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Walker Thomas R

State Representative
Kentucky House of Representatives District 8
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2025
1 Total

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On Record (10)

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Rep. Walker Thomas Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits  U.S. Term Limits
Apr 09, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Honorary Highway DesignationsMemorials
Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the bridge located on Kentucky Route 124 in Trigg County as the Cerulean Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TEACHERSState AgenciesActuarial AnalysisRetirement and Pensions
Amend KRS 161.220 to add certain employees of WeLeadCS to the definition of "member"; allow the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to promulgate administrative regulations to facilitate payment and collection for purchased service credit, and make technical changes; amend KRS 161.230 to allow TRS to establish a title holding company for certain investments; amend KRS 161.250 to specify the deadline for …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral SAFETYOccupational Safety And HealthAdministrative Regulations and ProceedingsFederal Laws and RegulationsWorkforceLabor and IndustryPersonnel and Employment
Amend KRS 338.015 to define "qualified representative"; amend KRS 338.062 to prohibit the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board or the secretary of the Education Labor Cabinet from enforcing any occupational safety and health administrative regulation that has not been promulgated by or that is more stringent than the corresponding federal provision; amend KRS 338.091 to allow the Franklin …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TaxationMotor vehiclesState AgenciesCitiesPlanning And ZoningCountiesLocal GovernmentSpecial DistrictsSheriffsPublic Officers and EmployeesAuditor of Public AccountsLocal MandateEffective Dates, DelayedTaxation, Sales and UseCounty ClerksSpecial Purpose Governmental EntitiesFinancial ResponsibilityTaxation, PropertySewer SystemsCourts, FiscalBonds of SuretyAudits and Auditors
Amend KRS 65A.030 to increase the fiscal reporting levels of special purpose governmental entities; allow entities conducting yearly audits to move to an audit every 4 years if the entity receives 2 sequential audit reports with unqualified opinions and report the fact that the entity is operating under the alternative audit schedule to the Department for Local Government; require an …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral VeteransNational GuardEducation, FinanceEducation, Higher
Amend KRS 164.507 to allow the nonremarried spouse or a child under the age of 26 of a deceased veteran free tuition at public universities, colleges, or vocational training institutions for up to 128 credit hours of undergraduate instruction; amend KRS 164.515 to allow the spouse or a child under the age of 26 of a disabled veteran free tuition …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CitiesCountiesLocal GovernmentState EmployeesWorkforceLocal MandateLabor and IndustryBusiness Entities And OrganizationsPersonnel and EmploymentMilitary Affairs and Civil DefenseAeronautics and Aviation
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 36 to define "employee"; and "employer" provide employment protections for members of the Civil Air Patrol in private businesses and local governments; amend KRS 61.394 to extend state government employment protections to members of the Civil Air Patrol.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Motor vehiclesTRANSPORTATIONTraffic SafetyHighways, Streets, and Bridges
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to require vehicles operating on a highway with an iron, steel, or wooden wheel to be equipped with a rubberized strip on the portion of the wheel that is in contact with the highway; provide an exception for certain animal-drawn vehicles; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalty for violation at $20 to …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral State AgenciesCitiesCountiesLocal GovernmentSpecial DistrictsEffective Dates, DelayedFirefighters and Fire DepartmentsSpecial Purpose Governmental EntitiesFinancial Responsibility
Amend KRS 65A.030, relating to special purpose governmental entities, to increase the audit and financial statement responsibility thresholds; amend KRS 65A.010 to include 911 emergency services within examples of public services provided by special purpose governmental entities and to raise the fire department audit and financial statement responsibility thresholds; amend KRS 95A.055 to raise the fire department audit and financial …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral ADVERTISINGVeteransNoticesRetirement and PensionsPublic Protection
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to require persons seeking to receive compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits claims to provide a signed disclosure document stating these services may be provided for free from other entities.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (30)

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Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B.010 to 335B.070 to require hiring or licensing authorities to establish an application process that gives persons convicted of a crime an opportunity to obtain a determination about whether the crime will disqualify the …
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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Amend KRS 431.200, relating to the restoration of property, to make technical corrections.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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Amend KRS 158.814 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop a career and technical education program or pathway in performing arts.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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Amend KRS 164.0401 to add a speech-language pathology or audiology license to the definition of "eligible healthcare credential" for the purpose of the Kentucky healthcare workforce investment fund.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 15 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council (KLEC) to approve and certify within 90 days of submission an 80 hour basic training course for constables and deputy constables, and topics for in-service training …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require school districts that elect to provide health care services through a school nurse to bill the school-based Medicaid program for medically necessary services provided to a student enrolled in Medicaid; …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "sports wagering"; amend KRS 230.805 to change the age of access to sports wagering from 18 to 21; prohibit sports wagering licensees or service providers from offering proposition bets; amend KRS 2.015 to conform.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 441.005 to define "restricted custody center" and make technical changes; create new sections of KRS Chapter 441 to require the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations providing the minimum standards for holdover facilities; require the Department of …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 158.854 to define “student-based enterprise”; authorize local school boards to permit student-based enterprises within their district to sell competitive foods throughout the school day; authorize local school boards to establish policies regarding the operation of and revenue generated …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable income tax credit for alternative jet fuel producers; require the Department of Revenue, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and the Energy and Environment Cabinet, to promulgate …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 95A.292 to allow rescue squad members to participate in the Alan "Chip" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 39F to direct the Division of Emergency Management and the Kentucky Fire Commission …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require coverage for emergency ground ambulance services; establish minimum allowable reimbursement for out-of-network emergency ground ambulance services; establish requirements for reimbursement of out-of-network ground ambulance providers; prohibit balance …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 38.030 to define "Commonwealth emergency response pay" and entitle Kentucky National Guard members to receive Commonwealth emergency response pay when called to state active duty service when an emergency is declared by the Governor; amend KRS 38.010 to …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 158.1415 to require a school district to adopt health curricula that includes human growth and development instruction that meets specific criteria; set restrictions for the instruction that grants parents an opportunity to review materials and opt their child …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define "provisional license" and "standard license"; authorize the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) to issue provisional licenses to carry concealed firearms and other deadly weapons to persons who are 18 …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 132, relating to state and local property taxes, to establish a homestead exemption in an amount up to $100,000 for veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability; establish requirements for the exemption; …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 514.040, relating to theft by deception, to establish a presumption that a person creates or reinforces a false impression when the person lists or advertises residential or commercial real property for sale, lease, or rent without legal title …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to establish requirements to protect minors from AI companion platforms and social media platforms using addictive features and predatory data collection; define terms; require AI companion platforms and social media platforms to refine …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 186.162, relating to special license plates, to establish that a portion of the initial and renewal fee for a Kentucky National Guard plate is dedicated to the National Guard Association of Kentucky.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to define terms; create the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program for funding the construction and installation of accessibility ramps on residences of disabled veterans; establish the Residential Ease of …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 446.350 to define terms; outline appropriate relief if a government substantially burdens a person's sincerely held religious belief; apply to laws adopted before or after the effective date; include severability clause; waive sovereign and governmental immunity.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 64.185 to establish a salary schedule for coroners; require the Department for Local Government to certify the population group within the salary schedule and the years of service for each coroner assuming office; provide for adjustments to compensation …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 139.495 to define "educational or charitable institution" and "religious institution"; exempt purchases and sales of tangible personal property, digital property, or services made by qualifying religious institutions from state sales and use taxes; make technical changes.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 43 to elect for the Commonwealth to participate in the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship federal tax credit program; designate the Auditor of Public Accounts as the officer to submit the Commonwealth's …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms related to automated license plate readers; restrict use of automated license plate readers; establish limitations on use and sale of data captured by automated license plate readers; provide that …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 322 to establish and grant scholarships through the Kentucky professional engineer and professional land surveyor incentive scholarship fund; declare legislative intent to address engineer and land surveyor development and needs by providing Kentucky residents …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to define "Task Force Model Program"; require Kentucky State Police posts to enter into agreements with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the Task Force Model Program; require …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 199 related to the quality-based graduated early care and education rating system program to establish the intent of the General Assembly related to the program; establish processes and procedures for how the program …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 197 to establish the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Prison Education Program within the Department of Corrections in partnership with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) to provide inmates with job …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
­Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to establish the offense of grooming a minor; amend KRS 510.010 to define "course of conduct," "grooming behavior," and "sexual conduct"; amend various sections to conform; make technical corrections.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share