As Kentucky lawmakers move through the 2025 Interim session, officials say this period is key to preparing legislation for the 2026 regular session.
Rep. Richard White (R–99th District) announced that his priorities this year include support for a Magoffin County flood plain project and reintroducing a bill to improve tow truck driver safety.
“A blue light based on the back of their vehicle. It can be activated when they are stopped at a wreck site to pick up the wreck or clear debris. When they are moving it’s not allowed to be used, just stationary,” White explained.
The proposal would allow tow truck operators to use blue warning lights when stationary at accident scenes, helping alert passing drivers and prevent tragedies.
Each year, tow truck drivers are killed while on duty, and this legislation was inspired by Troy Caldwell, a Rowan County native who died last year after being struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 64 while operating a tow truck.
White noted that the Kentucky State Police Professional Association opposed the measure last year due to concerns about the use of blue lights, which are traditionally reserved for law enforcement vehicles.
“They were not for the bill because of the blue lights. I think it’s got a lot more respect and support this year than it had last year,” White said.
Last year, White focused on securing funding for Rowan County’s water plant, which now provides filtered water to six counties. He’s hopeful that this year’s renewed effort to pass the tow truck safety bill will gain broader support from both lawmakers and safety advocates.
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