If you only have time to call about a few bills, here's a list of what we're watching closely this week.

Calling the Legislative Message Line is one of the most effective ways to share your opinion with lawmakers. It only takes a minute and you don't even have to know your legislators' names. The message is line is open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST, Monday - Thursday, and 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST on Friday. Learn more about calling here.

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Support SB154 and HB237 

These bills would abolish the death penalty for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness. They are likely to be heard in committee this week and need your support. Learn more here.

Support HB389

This bill will help Kentuckians with substance use disorder. It would ban insurers from requiring pre-authorization reviews for some prescription drugs used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder. This will allow doctors to more quickly and easily help people through treatment. This bill is likely to be heard in committee this week and needs your support.

Oppose Constitutional Amendments

Oppose constitutional amendments that would permanently change the Kentucky Constitution:

  • SB15, Marsy's Law
    • Passed out of committee last week will likely be voted on by the full Senate on Tuesday, February 25.
  • HB67, Abortion Ban
    • Passed out of committee last week will likely be voted on by the full House this week.
  • SB62, 5-year wait for restoration of voting rights for some people with past convictions who have completed their full sentence
    • Passed out of committee and is up for a vote in the full Senate on Tuesday, February 25.
  • SB58, Limits governor's pardon power, sometimes the only way to free an innocent person
    • Passed out of committee and is up for a vote in the full Senate on Tuesday, February 25.

Oppose SB1, Family Separation Bill

Keep Kentucky families together. This bill has already passed the Senate. Learn more here and send an email to lawmakers anytime here

Oppose SB2, Mandatory Voter ID Bill

This bill would require all voters to have a government- or university-issued ID with a photo, signature, and expiration date. This will make it harder for minorities, the disabled, the elderly, people in rural areas, and students to vote. Laws like this have proven to reduce turnout by 2-3%.

Passed out of committee last Thursday and will be voted on by full Senate soon. Learn more here and send an email to lawmakers anytime here.

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