By Tony McVeigh
Frankfort, KY – The 2010 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is entering its ninth week. Hundreds of bills still await final action, including Amanda's Bill on domestic violence. The measure passed the House on January 12th, but still awaits a Senate committee vote. House Speaker Greg Stumbo is the bill's primary sponsor. Is he worried about its progress?
"No, I told Chairman Jensen and all we're looking for is the best bill we can get. It's a tool. And it's a tool for the judiciary to enforce its orders. And I know the judiciary has some questions about the utilization of this technology. That is not uncommon."
The bill requires individuals in some domestic violence cases to wear electronic tracking devices. The measure is named for Amanda Ross, who was murdered last fall in Lexington. Former Rep. Steve Nunn, who's accused of killing her, awaits trial. He has pleaded NOT guilty. Ross had taken out a domestic violence order against Nunn prior to her murder.