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FRANKFORT — A Republican senator proposed striking much of anti-trans House Bill 470 after Senate Republicans caucused behind closed doors for three hours Tuesday.
This marks the first time a bill to legalize medical marijuana has cleared a Senate committee, but SB 47 must now pass out of the chamber by Thursday.
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill that would limit drag shows in public. Supporters say Senate Bill 115 is about protecting children, but opponents call it an attack on the LGBTQ+ community.
Protestors say the legislation is hateful and will only hurt the state's economy. However, supporters say "protecting children" is more important.
Senate Bill 115 requires any 'adult-oriented' business, which includes businesses that host drag performances, to be more than 1,000 feet away from any residence, park, school, church or more.