Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 46 — AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch.17)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 29, 2024.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 189.110 to permit the application of sunscreening material with a light transmittance of not less than 70 percent to a windshield.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

77 added · 100 removed

77 line(s) added, 100 removed.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 46/GA AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
CHAPTER 17 1 CHAPTER 17 ( SB 46 ) AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
(1) A windshield in a fixed and upright position, that is equipped with safety glazing as required by federal safety-glazing material standards, is required on every motor vehicle which is operated on the public highways, roads, and streets, except on a motorcycle or implement of husbandry.
(1) A windshield in a fixed and upright position, that is equipped with safety glazing as required by federal safety- glazing material standards, is required on every motor vehicle which is operated on the public highways, roads, and streets, except on a motorcycle or implement of husbandry.
A sunscreening material may be applied to the windows if, when tested on one-eighth (1/8) inch Page 1 of 4 SB004610.100 - 906 - XXXX 1/29/2024 5:18 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 46/GA clear glass, the material has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than twenty-five percent (25%) as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least thirty-five percent (35%) in the visible light range.
A sunscreening material may be applied to the windows if, when tested on one-eighth (1/8) inch clear glass, the material has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than twenty-five percent (25%) as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least thirty-five percent (35%) in the visible light range.
however, sunscreen material which, when tested on one-eighth (1/8) inch clear glass, has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than thirty- five percent (35%) as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least eight percent (8%) in the visible light range may be used on multipurpose passenger vehicles;
however, sunscreen material which, when tested on one-eighth (1/8) inch clear glass, has a total solar reflectance of visible light of not more than thirty-five percent (35%) as measured on the nonfilm side and a light transmittance of at least eight percent (8%) in the visible light range may be used on multipurpose passenger vehicles;
(5) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle required to be registered in the Page 2 of 4 SB004610.100 - 906 - XXXX 1/29/2024 5:18 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 46/GA Commonwealth, upon a public highway, road, or street, on which vehicle the rear window is composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has the effect of making the window nontransparent, unless the vehicle is equipped with side mirrors on both sides.
(5) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle required to be registered in the Commonwealth, upon a public highway, road, or street, on which vehicle the rear window is composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has the effect of making the window nontransparent, unless the vehicle is equipped with side mirrors on both sides.
(6) Each installer or seller of sunscreening material shall provide a pressure-sensitive, self-destructive, nonremovable, vinyl-type film label to the purchaser stating that the material complies with the provisions of KRS 189.010(20) to (23) and subsections (1) to (5) of this section.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (6) Each installer or seller of sunscreening material shall provide a pressure-sensitive, self-destructive, nonremovable, vinyl-type film label to the purchaser stating that the material complies with the provisions of KRS 189.010(20) to (23) and subsections (1) to (5) of this section.
(11) The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning Page 3 of 4 SB004610.100 - 906 - XXXX 1/29/2024 5:18 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 46/GA rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield.
(11) The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield.
Page 4 of 4 SB004610.100 - 906 - XXXX 1/29/2024 5:18 PM GA
Signed by Governor March 29, 2024.
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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill modifies regulations regarding sunscreening materials on vehicles and allows for the display of the American flag on rear windows.

  • KRS 189.110

    (3) and

    Removes specific references to subsections (3) when discussing tolerances for percentage measurements.

  • KRS 189.110

    (3) and

    Removes specific references to subsections (3) when discussing minimum standards for light transmission.

  • KRS 189.110

    Nothing in this section shall prevent the display of a representation of the American flag on the rear window of any motor vehicle, including any vehicle owned by a local or state government, provided that the representation does not exceed a size of five (5) inches by eight (8) inches and is placed in a lower corner of the rear window.

    Allows for the display of a representation of the American flag on the rear window of vehicles.

  • KRS 189.110

    The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield. The device shall be so constructed as to be controlled by the operator of the vehicle.

    Establishes a requirement for all motor vehicles to be equipped with a cleaning device for the windshield.

Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch.17)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. received in Senate

  6. 3rd reading, passed 95-0

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 25, 2024

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. to Transportation (H)

  11. to Committee on Committees (H)

  12. received in House

  13. 3rd reading, passed 35-0

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, January 29, 2024

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  17. to Transportation (S)

  18. to Committee on Committees (S)

  19. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (136)

136 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 15000
Republican 69004
Unaffiliated 11001
Total 95005
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Justice — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Graham — Yea
Pratt — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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PASS SB 46

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 3000
Republican 26002
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 35003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Westerfield — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Not Voting
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Not Voting
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 46 do?
Amend KRS 189.110 to permit the application of sunscreening material with a light transmittance of not less than 70 percent to a windshield.
Who sponsors SB 46?
SB 46 is sponsored by Greg Elkins (Republican) and Donald Douglas (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 46?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 02, 2024. Enacted.
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