Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 497 — AN ACT relating to tourism.

Last action — to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amend KRS 148.0211 to include gender-neutral pronouns.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the gender-specific language in the existing statute to be gender-neutral.

  • KRS 148.0211

    his separation form from military service → his or her separation form from military service

    This change allows both male and female veterans to be addressed.

  • KRS 148.0211

    he is exempt from the fees specified in subsection (1) of this section. → he or she is exempt from the fees specified in subsection (1) of this section.

    This change ensures that both male and female veterans are recognized.

Action History

  1. to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. introduced in House

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (138)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 497 do?
Amend KRS 148.0211 to include gender-neutral pronouns.
What is the current status of HB 497?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 497?
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