Legislative Accomplishments 2011 The 2011 Session was a short session limited to 30 days which means any bill passed was a “Miracle.” This year I saw two of my bills become “Miracles” in Frankfort. Westrom, Susan HB 3, 11*, 13, 35, 52, 56, 69, 70, 90, 101, 106, 122, 125, 134, 164, 182, 193*, 198, [...]

Most people do not understand the time or commitment to see that a bill is successfully passed and signed by the Governor. A bill that passes the first time it is filed is either a miracle or an emergency. I prefer the “Miracles.” The following list details the bills we filed with my name on [...]

Legislative Accomplishments 2009 During odd numbered years our General Assembly session is held for a total of thirty days and on even numbered years we meet for sixty days.  Short sessions were approved by the voters so that our state could deal with budget issues on an annual basis instead of bi-annually.  The year of [...]

by Rep. Susan Westrom Westrom, Susan HB 384: HCA(1); HB 433: HFA(1), 4, 10, 27, 31, 34, 51, 68, 70, 77, 108, 109, 111, 122*, 123*, 124*, 137, 145, 151, 153, 189*, 202*, 203*, 204*, 211, 222, 249*, 259, 274, 277, 297, 328*, 348, 371, 375, 384*, 415, 421*, 433*, 434, 440, 443, 447*, 454*, [...]

by Rep. Susan Westrom Westrom, Susan HB 234: HFA(1), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 23, 70, 74, 82, 94, 109, 124, 125*, 141, 175*, 191, 219, 238*, 239*, 241*, 243, 273, 299*, 337, 339, 346, 362, 366, 373, 386, 389, 406*, 460, 480, 520, 570* HCR 117*, 148 HJR 13, 15, [...]

WWW Version The hyperlink to a bill draft that precedes a summary contains the most recent version (Introduced/GA/Enacted) of the bill. If the session has ended, the hyperlink contains the latest version of the bill at the time of sine die adjournment. Note that the summary pertains to the bill as introduced, which is often [...]

WWW Version The hyperlink to a bill draft that precedes a summary contains the most recent version (Introduced/GA/Enacted) of the bill. If the session has ended, the hyperlink contains the latest version of the bill at the time of sine die adjournment. Note that the summary pertains to the bill as introduced, which is often [...]

by Rep. Susan Westrom 2006 Legislative Accomplishments Normally, I post only those pieces of legislation which have passed, but this year I filed so many noteworthy bills that I will include them in this summary because I will continue to fight to get them passed in the future. 2006 Successfully Passed Legislation HB 121 — [...]

by Rep. Susan Westrom Legislative Accomplishments 2005 Session HB 88 — Broadening Criminal Background Checks for School Employees: This bill was the result of a case in Lexington where a student was assaulted by a janitor, (an unclassified employee) who had a criminal record. Licensed or certified professionals such as teachers must go through a [...]

by Rep. Susan Westrom HB 13/CI (BR 329) – J. Draud, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 516.010, relating to forgery definitions, to include a definition of academic degree; amend KRS 516.030, relating to forgery in the second degree, to include forgery of an academic degree. HB 13 – AMENDMENTS [...]