Mar 13 Local News House Judiciary Committee Has First Hearing on PSE Bill A proposal to restrict the purchase of pseudoephedrine-containing medicine is now up for discussion in the Kentucky House of Representatives. The cold medicine is a key ingredient in meth production, and lawmakers hope restricting PSE will reduce meth use in the commonwealth. Earlier this month, the Senate passed a compromise proposal. That bill limits consumers […] By Kenny Colston Mar 13 Local News House Judiciary Committee Has First Hearing on PSE Bill Kenny Colston
Nov 25 Local News Effectiveness of Meth Bill Proposal Questioned A new bill that has been pre-filed in the Kentucky legislature for next year would block convicted methamphetamine offenders from buying key meth ingredients without a prescription, but not everyone is convinced the proposed law would be effective. State Representative Brent Yonts, D-15, has introduced legislation that would create a drug offender database that would […] By Devin Katayama Nov 25 Local News Effectiveness of Meth Bill Proposal Questioned Devin Katayama
Feb 18 Local News Meth Bill Awaiting Action In Kentucky Senate Jensen says he would be open to a compromise on the meth bill. One option might be to exempt the gel form of pseudoephedrine from the prescription requirement. By Rick Howlett Feb 18 Local News Meth Bill Awaiting Action In Kentucky Senate Rick Howlett