Kentucky budget, debt, and interest

The fact measures residents under 65 without health insurance. Insurance eligibility, enrollment, coverage continuity and premium assistance concern the covered population. Provider payments and covered services alone do not establish a coverage change, and Medicare-only changes mostly concern a different age population. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Kentucky evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. KRS 205.5371 is amended to read as follows: (1) (a) The cabinet shall, no later than January 1, 2027, for applicable individuals as defined in 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx)(9), condition eligibility for enrollment or continued enrollment in the Medicaid program on demonstrated community engagement as defined in and required under 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx) . (b) In the case of an applicable individual who is applying for enrollment in the Medicaid program, in order to be eligible for enrollment the individual shall be requir ed to demonstrate community engagement for the month immediately preceding the month during which the individual applies for enrollment. (c) In the case of an applicable individual who is enrolled and receiving Medicaid benefits, in order to remain eligibl e for continued enrollment, at the time of eligibility redetermination, the individual shall be required to demonstrate community engagement for three (3) months during the period of time since the individual's most recent eligibility determination or redetermination. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of state law to the contrary, the cabinet shall not request an exemption, waiver, or any other delay, including but not limited to a good -faith-effort exemption, in implementing the requirements of 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx) or subsection (1) of this section that may be available to the state under 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx)(11) unless specifically authorized by the General Assembly to do so . (3) The cabinet shall begin, no later than September 1, 2026, providing notice to all applicable individuals, as defined in 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx)(9) , of the requirement to demonstrate community engagement as established under 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx) and subsection (1) of this section. Notice provided under this subsection shall comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx)(8) . (4) If at any time on or after the effective date of this Act, the federal community engagement requirements established in 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(xx) are abolished, repealed, or otherwise diminished, the cabinet shall: (a) Immediately prepare and submit a waiver application to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeking authorization to condition the eligibility of applicable individuals, as ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2 defined in subsection (5) of this section, to enroll or continue to be enrolled in the Medicaid program on demonstrated community engagement, as defined in subsection (5) of this section; and (b) For applicable individuals, a s defined in subsection (5) of this section, and in accordance with subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section, condition eligibility for enrollment or continued enrollment in the Medicaid program on demonstrated community engagement, as defined in subsecti on (5) of this section, if authorized to do so by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (5) As used in subsection (4) of this section : (a) "Applicable individual" means an individual who is: 1. At least nineteen (19) years of age but less than sixty-five (65) years of age; 2. Eligible for enrollment or currently enrolled in the Medicaid program under 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) or a waiver that provides coverage that is equivalent to minimum essential coverage as described in Section 5000A(f)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and 3. Not: a. Currently, or was not previously, placed in the foster care system if the individual is under twenty-six (26) years of age; b. Eligible for coverage under the Indian Health Service; c. A parent, guardian, caretaker relative, or family caregiver, as defined in the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, Pub. L. No. 115 -119, of a dependent child thirteen (13) years of age or under or a disabled individual; d. A disabled veteran with a disability rated as total under 38 U.S.C. sec. 1155; e. Medically frail or otherwise has special medical needs, including an individual: i. Who is blind or disabled; ii. With a substance use disorder; iii. With a disabling mental condition; iv. With a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability that significantly impairs his or her ability to perform one (1) or more activities of daily living; or v. With a serious or complex medical condition; f. An individual subject to work or community engagement requirements imposed under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, if the individual is in compliance with such requirements; g. An individual participating in a drug addiction or alcohol addiction recovery program recognized by the secretary through the promulgation of administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A; h. An inmate at a public institution; i. Pregnant or eligible for coverage under KRS 205.592; or j. An individual experiencing a short -term hardship as defined by the secretary through the promulgation of administrative regu lations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A; and (b) "Demonstrated community engagement" means satisfying one (1) or more of the following conditions on a monthly basis: 1. Working, as defined in 7 C.F.R. sec. 273.24, not less than eighty (80) hours; 2. Completing not less than eighty (80) hours of community service; 3. Participating in a work program, as defined in 7 C.F.R. sec. 273.24, for not less than eighty (80) hours; 4. Participating at least half -time in an education program recognized by the secreta ry through the promulgation of administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A; 5. Engaging in any combination of activities described in subparagraphs 1., 2., 3., and 4. of this paragraph for a total of not less than eighty (80) hours; 6. Having a verifiable monthly income that is not less than applicable state minimum wage established in KRS 337.275 multiplied by eighty (80) hours; or 7. Having a verifiable average monthly income over the previous six (6) months that is not less than applicable state minimum wage established in KRS 337.275 multiplied by eighty (80) hours if the individual is a seasonal worker as described in Section 45R(d)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

The fact measures residents under 65 without health insurance. Insurance eligibility, enrollment, coverage continuity and premium assistance concern the covered population. Provider payments and covered services alone do not establish a coverage change, and Medicare-only changes mostly concern a different age population. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Kentucky evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Time Period for Community Engagement I, Andy Beshear; Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, pursuant to the authority granted under section 88 of the Kentucky Constitution, do hereby veto the following part: Page 1, line 21, after "engagement", delete "for three (3) months". I am vetoing this part because it imposes a more strict requirement than currently in place, requiring administrative and system complexity which will be difficult to implement. It also will likely result in the loss of Medicaid eligibility because the more strict requirement will create unnecessary barriers for individuals. The more strict requirement does not recognize that individuals experience fluctuations in employment, health, caregiving responsibilities, or access to opportunities, and would penalize them for temporary gaps. The more strict requirement will create confusion and lead to otherwise eligible members losing coverage.

The fact counts abortions performed in Kentucky in 2024, regardless of residence. Access, restrictions and reporting concern this occurrence-based measure. Procedures performed outside Kentucky are outside its scope. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Kentucky evidence context: Abortion cases reported in Kentucky. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 2. KRS 311.723 is amended to read as follows: (1) No abortion shall be performed, except the following when performed by a physician based upon his or her reasonable medical judgment: (a) A medical procedure performed with the intent to save the life or preserve the health of an unborn child; (b) Lifesaving miscarriage management, which includes medically necessary interventions when the pregnancy has ended or is in the unavoidable and untreatable process of ending due to spontaneous, missed, or incomplete miscarriage; (c) Sepsis and hemorrhage emergency medical interventions required when a miscarriage or impending miscarriage results in a life-threatening infection or excessive bleeding; (d) A medically necessary intervention, inducement, or delivery for the removal of a dead child from the uterine cavity; (e) The removal of an ectopic pregnancy or a pregnancy that is not implanted normally within the endometrial cavity; (f) The use of methotrexate or similar medications to treat an ectopic pregnancy; (g) The removal of a molar pregnancy; (h) The removal of an unborn child with a lethal fetal anomaly; (i) A medical procedure necessary based on reasonable medical judgment to prevent the death or substantial risk of death of the pregnant woman due to a physical condition, or to prevent serious, permanent impairment of a life- sustaining organ of a pregnant woman. However, the physician shall make reasonable medical efforts under the circumstances to preserve both the life of the mother and the life of the unborn child in a manner consistent with reasonable medical practice; (j) Medical treatment provided to the mother by a licensed physician, which results in the accidental or unintentional injury or death of the unborn human being; or (k) If, in the physician's reasonable medical judgment, the pregnancy is the result of rape under KRS 510.040, 510.050, or 510.060, or incest under KRS 530.020(2)(b) or (c), and the gestational age of the unborn child is twenty- two (22) weeks or less. (2) No treatment or procedure authorized under subsection (1) of this section shall be performed except in compliance with regulations which the cabinet shall promulgate to ensure that: (a) 1. Before the treatment or procedure is performed, the pregnant woman shall have a private medical consultation either with the physician who is to provide the treatment or perform the procedure or with the referring physician in a place, at a time and of a duration reasonably sufficient to enable the physician to determine whether, based upon his or her reasonable medical judgment, the action is necessary; 2. The physician shall document in the pregnant woman's medical record the pregnant woman's informed consent to the treatment or procedure following a discussion, acknowledged in writing by the woman, of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the treatment or procedure, sufficient in scope for a reasonable person to make an informed decision; (b) The physician who is to provide the treatment or perform the procedure or the referring physician shall describe the basis for his or her reasonable medical judgment that the action is necessary on a form prescribed by the cabinet as required by KRS 213.101; and (c) 1. Paragraph (a) of this subsection shall not apply when, in the reasonable medical judgment of the attending physician based on the particular facts of the case before him or her, there exists a medical emergency. In the case of a medical emergency, the physician shall describe the basis of his or her reasonable medical judgment that an emergency exists on a form prescribed by the cabinet as required by KRS 213.101; and 2. If an emergency exists which limits the time available for documentation or the scope of the informed consent discussion, the physician shall promptly complete any required documentation when the emergency no longer exists. (3) Notwithstanding any statute to the contrary, nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting a physician from prescribing or a woman from using birth control methods or devices, including, but not limited to, intrauterine devices, oral contraceptives, or any other birth control method or device. (4) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as permitting any violation of KRS 311.772. […] Section 8. KRS 311.772 is amended to read as follows: (1) As used in this section: (a) "Fertilization" means that point in time when a male human sperm penetrates the zona pellucida of a female human ovum; (b) "Medical emergency" or "medically necessary" has the same meaning as in Section 1 of this Act; (c) "Pregnant" means the human female reproductive condition of having a living unborn human being within her body throughout the entire embryonic and fetal stages of the unborn child from fertilization to full gestation and childbirth; and (d) "Unborn human being" means an individual living member of the species homo sapiens throughout the entire embryonic and fetal stages of the unborn child from fertilization to full gestation and childbirth. (2) The provisions of this section shall become effective immediately upon, and to the extent permitted, by the occurrence of any of the following circumstances: (a) Any decision of the United States Supreme Court which reverses, in whole or in part, Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), thereby restoring to the Commonwealth of Kentucky the authority to prohibit abortion; or (b) Adoption of an amendment to the United States Constitution which, in whole or in part, restores to the Commonwealth of Kentucky the authority to prohibit abortion. (3) Except as otherwise provided in Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9 of this Act and subsections (4) and (6) of this section, no person may knowingly: (a) Administer to, prescribe for, procure for, or sell to any pregnant woman any medicine, drug, or other substance with the specific intent of causing or abetting the termination of the life of an unborn human being; or (b) Use or employ any instrument or procedure upon a pregnant woman with the specific intent of causing or abetting the termination of the life of an unborn human being. (4) The following shall not be a violation of subsection (3) of this section: (a) For a licensed physician to perform a medical procedure that is medically necessary in the reasonable medical judgment of the physician to prevent the death or substantial risk of death due to a physical condition, or to prevent the serious, permanent impairment of a life-sustaining organ of a pregnant woman. However, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the physician shall make reasonable medical efforts under the circumstances to preserve both the life of the mother and the life of the unborn human being in a manner consistent with reasonable medical practice; (b) For a licensed physician to perform an abortion because of a lethal fetal anomaly; (c) For a licensed physician to perform an abortion if in the reasonable medical judgment of the physician the pregnancy is the result of rape under KRS 510.040, 510.050, or 510.060 or incest under KRS 530.020(2(b) or (c), and the gestational age of the unborn child is twenty-two (22) weeks or less; or (d) Medical treatment provided to the mother by a licensed physician which results in the accidental or unintentional injury or death to the unborn human being. (5) (a) Except as provided in this subsection, and notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a physician who complies with the requirements of KRS 311.710 to 311.830 shall be immune: 1. From criminal liability and penalty for any harm or damage alleged to arise from an act or omission in the treatment of a woman related to the termination of a pregnancy or a lost pregnancy, except nothing in this paragraph limits any liability for gross negligence or wanton, willful, malicious, or intentional conduct; and 2. From civil liability for any personal injury or damages alleged to arise from the treatment of a pregnant woman, except nothing in this paragraph limits any civil liability for injury or damage arising from a deviation of the accepted medical standard of care, gross negligence, or willful, malicious, or intentional conduct. (b) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to amend, repeal, or alter any other immunity, defense, limitation of liability, or procedure available or required under any other law or contract. (6) Nothing in this section may be construed to subject the pregnant mother upon whom any abortion is performed or attempted to any criminal conviction and penalty. (7) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit the sale, use, prescription, or administration of a contraceptive measure, drug, or chemical, if it is administered prior to the time when a pregnancy could be determined through conventional medical testing and if the contraceptive measure is sold, used, prescribed, or administered in accordance with manufacturer instructions. (8) The provisions of this section shall be effective relative to the appropriation of Medicaid funds, to the extent consistent with any executive order by the President of the United States, federal statute, appropriation rider, or federal regulation that sets forth the limited circumstances in which states must fund abortion to remain eligible to receive federal Medicaid funds pursuant to 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396 et seq.

Coal share is the portion of Kentucky in-state electricity net generation supplied by coal. Coal-fired plants and alternative generating resources concern this mix; in-state generation differs from electricity consumed in the state. Procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from operating plants or measured output. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Kentucky evidence context: Coal share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

2.Acceleration of designated critical artificial intelligence infrastructure projects (a)In generalTitle III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4531 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 306.Acceleration of designated critical artificial intelligence infrastructure projects (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Covered projectThe term covered project means a project to construct, expand, repower, or reopen critical artificial intelligence infrastructure. (2)Critical artificial intelligence infrastructureThe term critical artificial intelligence infrastructure means— (A)one or more data centers or high-performance computing facilities with a total connected electrical load of not less than 50 megawatts that is primarily dedicated to the training, development, or inference of artificial intelligence or other machine learning models; (B)any dispatchable baseload electric generation facility— (i)with a nameplate capacity of not less than 100 megawatts; (ii)capable, without regard to restrictions on use imposed solely for reasons other than engineering design or physical capability, of providing firm, dispatchable capacity and continuous electric service for not less than 85 percent of the hours in a typical calendar year; (iii)that does not derive its primary energy input from intermittent renewable sources, with or without energy storage; and (iv)is contractually committed, in whole or material part, to provide firm, dispatchable electric supply to facilities described in subparagraph (A), through the applicable retail electric utility or cooperative serving such facilities, consistent with State service laws; (C)associated high-voltage electric transmission facilities, including any network transmission upgrades necessary to reliably serve the facilities, essential to interconnect facilities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (D)fuel supply infrastructure essential to the operation of facilities described in subparagraph (B), including— (i)coal mines and coal preparation facilities, as defined in section 701 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1291); (ii)natural gas gathering, processing, storage, and transportation facilities subject to the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717 et seq.); (iii)oil and gas wells and wellhead production facilities (as defined in section 3(4) of the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1702(4))), together with oil or petroleum product pipelines and related terminals (as such term relates to hazardous liquid pipeline facilities under section 60101(a)(22) of title 49, United States Code); and (iv)rail, barge, or other transportation infrastructure (as such terms are used in sections 13102(27) of title 49 and 2101(3) of title 46, United States Code) materially dedicated to the delivery of fuel to such facilities. (3)Federal authorizationThe term Federal authorization means any permit, license, approval, or other administrative decision required under Federal law to site, construct, expand, operate, or maintain a covered project. (b)Presidential designationThe President may designate one or more covered projects as priority national defense projects and publish such designation in the Federal Register. (c)Concurrent permitting (1)CoordinationFor any covered project designated under subsection (a), the President shall require each head of a Federal agency with responsibility for issuing permits, licenses, or approvals to— (A)conduct reviews concurrently to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable law; and (B)adhere to a consolidated schedule established by the President in accordance with paragraph (2). (2)ScheduleThe President shall ensure that a consolidated schedule described in paragraph (1)— (A)establishes interim milestones and deadlines for action by the head of a Federal agency described in paragraph (1) with respect to the designated covered project; and (B)requires completion of all necessary Federal authorizations not later than 2 years after receipt of a complete application from the owner of the covered project, unless the President determines that additional time is required due to extraordinary circumstances. (3)ConsultationThe President may consult with State, Tribal, or local permitting authorities in developing the consolidated schedule described in paragraph (2). (4)EnforcementFailure by a Federal agency to adhere to the consolidated schedule established for a designated covered project unless approved by the President shall be treated as a failure to act under section 706(1) of title 5, United States Code. (5)Dispute resolution (A)In generalThe President or a designee described in subparagraph (B) shall have exclusive authority to resolve disputes among Federal agencies regarding the scope, schedule, or terms of Federal authorizations. (B)Designee describedThe President may, for a covered project, assign a designee as follows: (i)The Secretary of Defense. (ii)After publication in the Federal Register, the head of another Federal agency. (d)Environmental reviewThe President shall designate a single Federal agency to serve as the lead agency responsible for preparing all environmental reviews and related documents for a designated covered project, which shall be deemed sufficient for such reviews required for relevant Federal authorizations. (e)Judicial review (1)Venue; limitationA civil action seeking review of a designation under subsection (b) shall be brought only in the District of Columbia Circuit. A civil action seeking review of a Federal authorization under subsection (c) shall be brought in the United States Court of Appeals for the circuit in which the covered project is principally located. (2)Timing of civil actionsA civil action described in paragraph (1) may only be brought during the 60-day period following the date on which the applicable designation or authorization is made. (3)Expedited considerationThe United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall provide expedited consideration for a civil action described in paragraph (1), and shall issue a final decision on the merits not later than 60 days after date of filing of the complaint. Such decision may only be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States. (4)Injunctive reliefThe United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit may not issue a preliminary injunction for a civil action described in paragraph (1) unless the court finds a designation or an authorization that is the subject of the civil action is arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to law. Any injunctive relief shall be narrowly tailored to remedy such defect. (5)RemediesThe United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit may not vacate a designation or authorization unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the designation or authorization is unlawful. Relief shall be limited to the covered project that is the subject of the civil action. (f)National defense exemptionThe President may, by executive order, exempt a covered project designated under this section from the application of new emissions limitations or operational requirements promulgated under Federal law after the date of designation, if the President determines and publishes in the Federal Register that— (1)the continued operation of such project is necessary for national defense (as defined in section 702 of this Act); and (2)application of such new requirements would materially impair the ability of the project to provide critical capacity in support of national defense. (g)Compensation for Federal Regulatory Impairment (1)Right to compensationIf, after a project or facility is designated under subsection (b), any change in Federal statute, regulation, agency order, or permit condition imposed by a Federal agency prohibits or materially impairs the operation of a facility described in subsection (a)(2) for a continuous period of not less than 180 days—despite the facility’s compliance with all previously applicable Federal requirements—the United States shall pay monetary compensation to the owner or operator for the resulting loss in value and revenue, as determined under paragraph (2). (2)Determination of compensation amountThe amount of compensation shall equal the diminution in fair market value of the facility and the reasonably foreseeable loss of net revenue directly caused by the Federal action, as determined by an independent appraisal using generally accepted valuation methodologies that exclude unrelated market fluctuations or voluntary retirements. (3)ProcedureA claim shall be filed with the lead agency designated under subsection (d) within 270 days after the impairment period described in paragraph (1) is satisfied. The lead agency shall issue a final written determination within 180 days after a complete claim is filed. Failure to act within that period shall constitute final agency action for purposes of subsection (e). (4)Source of fundsCompensation under this subsection shall be paid from the Defense Production Act Fund established under section 304 of this Act, subject to the availability of appropriations. The head of the lead agency may enter into binding settlement agreements to satisfy liability under this subsection. (5)Limitations and exclusionsNo compensation shall be paid for losses attributable to— (A)gross negligence, willful misconduct, or knowing violation of law by the claimant; (B)voluntary retirement, decommissioning, or mothballing decisions not compelled by the Federal action; (C)non-Federal actions or orders; (D)routine permitting delays or conditions not rising to a material impairment; or (E)costs or losses already recovered from ratepayers or third parties, or that would result in double recovery. The claimant shall have a duty to mitigate losses reasonably. (6)Remedies and sovereign immunityThe United States waives sovereign immunity for monetary relief under this subsection, but not for punitive, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages, and not for attorneys’ fees except as expressly provided by law. Venue, timing, expedited consideration, and standards of review shall be as set forth in subsection (e). Relief shall be limited to payment of the compensation amount. (7)SubrogationUpon payment, the United States shall be subrogated to the claimant’s rights against any third party with respect to the impairment to the extent of such payment. (h)Title III financial assistance for dispatchable baseload facilities serving designated projects (1)EligibilityA facility described in subsection (a)(2), including a coal-fueled facility meeting subsection (a)(2)(A)–(C) and contractually dedicated under subsection (a)(2)(D), shall be eligible to receive financial assistance under sections 302 and 303 of this title, including loans and loan guarantees, purchase commitments, and other instruments to expand or preserve productive capacity necessary to serve critical artificial intelligence infrastructure. (2)AdministrationThe President may carry out this subsection directly or through delegation to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, or another appropriate officer. Electric cooperatives and their subsidiaries shall be eligible recipients on the same terms as investor-owned or municipal utilities. (3)TermsSubject to sections 302 and 303, assistance may cover up to 90 percent of reasonable project costs, with a maximum maturity of 30 years or 90 percent of the reasonably expected economic life of the financed assets, whichever is shorter. The President may require collateral, seniority, covenants, or credit support as necessary to protect the interests of the United States. (4)PriorityIn making awards, the President shall give priority to facilities that— (A)directly supply one or more projects designated under subsection (b); (B)can commence commercial operation or repower within 36 months; and (C)materially improve regional reliability margins as determined by the applicable reliability entity. (5)Use of fundsAmounts made available to carry out title III may be used to provide assistance under this subsection, including for pre-construction activities, long-lead equipment, environmental controls, and interconnection or network upgrades essential to serve designated projects. (6)GuidanceNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, the President (or designee) shall issue guidance establishing application procedures and standard terms for assistance under this subsection. (i)FundingAmounts made available under this title may be used to carry out the consolidated schedule described in subsection (c)(2), including for staff, technical reviews, or contracting necessary to meet the requirements of such consolidated schedule. (j)Access to fundingIn carrying out this section, the President shall ensure that rural electric cooperatives that are eligible for financing, loans, and loan guarantees available through the Rural Utilities Service of the Department of Agriculture can be designated as a covered project, including such cooperatives involved in the generation, transmission, or interconnection of facilities that support critical artificial intelligence infrastructure. . (b)Conforming amendmentSection 702(14) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4552(14)) is amended by inserting (including critical artificial intelligence infrastructure designated under section 306) after critical infrastructure protection and restoration.

The fact measures reported violent offenses per 100,000 people, with incomplete and varying agency coverage. FBI violent crime includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Prevention, reporting or a specified offense concerns one component; this is distinct from homicide mortality, nonviolent offenses and all unreported crime. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Kentucky evidence context: Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

House Bill 5 of the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly in its entirety. House Bill 5 includes some good parts. For instance, it requires the destruction of firearms used in murders, makes carjacking its own separate crime, and allows the Kentucky Parole Board to require parolees to participate in a specific evidence-based program designed to reduce violence. The General Assembly could and should have put these provisions in standalone bills which likely would have passed with unanimous support. Instead, the legislature chose to include these good policy ideas with dozens of other measures in one unwieldy bill that would criminalize homelessness and significantly increase incarceration costs without any additional appropriation. […] For these reasons, I am vetoing House Bill 5. […] This, the 9th day of April, 2024. Andy Beshear Governor