Bills passed into law in 2009: 

Low-speed Vehicles: Defines low speed electric vehicle; amends the definition of motor vehicle to include a low speed electric vehicle and the definition of motorcycle to exclude vehicles that are 3 wheeled and meet all the requirements of a low speed electric vehicle; allows the use of low speed electric vehicles on highways with a certain posted speed limit; requires low speed electric vehicles operated on a highway to be insured, titled and registered as a motor vehicle. 

Teen Drivers: Relates to motor vehicle operator's licenses; exempts 17-year olds who have enlisted in the military from the requirement to obtain an intermediate license; requires proof of enlistment; conforms and clarifies that individuals over the age of 18 are exempt from graduated driver's licensing provisions. 

All-terrain Vehicles: Requires the titling of all-terrain vehicles to be administered through the automated motor vehicle and titling registration system; establishes guidelines for promulgation of regulations; ensures the capability of receiving and discharging of liens; requires any state resident who purchases a new all-terrain vehicle or creates a security interest in an all-terrain vehicle after a specified date to apply for certificate of title; prohibits operating on road without certification. 

Salvage Compensation: Excludes the cost of airbags from the calculation of damages that determine whether a vehicle meets the damaged threshold to be classified as a salvage vehicle; relates to the cost of parts and labor to reinstall a deployed airbag system; requires disclosures to be in writing. 

Property Deductible: Allows an insurer to waive a deductible in whole or in part for an insured who experiences food spoilage as the result of a natural disaster in a county declared to be a federal disaster area. 

State Rep. Kevin D. Bratcher

returns his pay for special session.

Read about it here.

Bills I sponsored and/ or strongly supported in the past

*2008 --

•Alternative teacher certification: Senate Bill 64 creates incentives to help train those with math and science degrees who want to teach.

•Amusement park safety:Requires more frequent inspections of amusement park rides, prevents anyone younger than 18 from operating rides.
 

•Animal cruelty: Increases penalties for torturing dogs or cats.

•Cancer: Provides Medicaid coverage for breast and cervical cancer treatments for uninsured women, and SB96 requires insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings.
 

•Energy: Creates incentives for homeowners to use solar, wind energy, encourages energy efficiency.
 

•Math and science: Offers incentives to increase number of students taking advanced math, science courses.
 

•Sex offenders: Broadens child-sex-abuse laws and increases penalties for abusers and those who fail to report it.
 

•Trauma care: Creates a statewide trauma-care program.

*2007 -- HB279 - A bill to raise the age of dropping out of school from 16 to 17. This bill did not pass. But I will continue each year in trying to pass this bill.

*2006 - Junk Food - This bill passed and requires schools to provide healthy food choices during lunch period. It reduces or eliminates junk food.

*2004 -- Marriage definition amendment: After many attempts, SB245 finally passed. This put on the ballot the question of what is marriage in Kentucky. The voters were allowed to decide if the Kentucky constitution should be amended to include marriage in Kentucky as ONE MAN and ONE WOMAN. I supported this measure because I believe marriage should be between one man and one woman --ONLY! The Amendment passed by almost 75%.

*2002 - Safe Schools - SB52 - This bill passed and it will require law enforcement to notify the principal of a school when a student of that school is involved in a drug or deadly weapon charge.

*2002- School employees - HB309 passed giving school employees greater flexibility with their sick days.

*2004 - HB 108 -- Fetal Homicide bill passes: After several attempts over several years, we passed a bill making it a crime to kill an unborn baby.

*2000 - Reduce Drop Out Rate - HB 178 passed and will help schools reduce the drop out rate of high school students. Kentucky has always had a high drop out rate and over the past few sessions we have worked to reduce drop outs.
 

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     Kevin D. Bratcher

     10215 Landwood Drive

Louisville, Ky. 40291

502-231-3311

   Email : kevinbratcher502@yahoo.com

      Kevin D. Bratcher State Representative 29th District

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