House Bill 5 is a more than 20-point plan aimed at curbing what's been a multiyear surge in violent crime.
Addressing a joint session of the General Assembly, Holcomb renewed his commitment to work for the state “until the ultimate conclusion of my assigned duty.”
Kentucky's General Assembly goes back to Frankfort to begin the new legislative session on Jan. 2.
Teachers would be required to pass the MMPI-2, a psychological evaluation and 42.5 hours of firearms training with a qualified instructor.
The governor's agenda is organized into five pillars.
The attorney says the hearing should be closed to the public to protect Madden's medical privacy and ensure jurors aren’t swayed by media coverage.
It's a short 30-day session, spread out over three months.
Bevin said "the time for talk is over. It's now a time for action."
Kentucky lawmakers will be heading back to the drawing board on pension reform when the 2019 legislative session gavels in Jan. 8 after some tumult during the holiday season.