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Jim Henderson
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Shellie Hampton
Director of Government Affairs

Kayla Carter Smith
Policy Analyst

 

2024 KACo Legislative Wrap-up

A 60-day legislative session requires a lot of stamina, patience and focus to keep up with the fluid work of the General Assembly. From bill filings to floor votes, there is a lot of activity to track.

With record state reserves in the rainy day fund, this budget year was unlike any in recent memory and a far cry from not too long ago when we collectively hoped for only a few percent share of state funding. Legislators tackled several other big topics as well, including medical cannabis and one of the most meaningful bills for counties in decades: HB 596, a compromise that sets the framework for a fairer annexation process for counties.

Download the 2024 Legislative Wrap-up here.

 


How county officials can impact the 2024 legislative session
By Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs

We need you!

The 2024 legislative session has begun and will last for 60 legislative working days, concluding no later than midnight on April 15. This is a critical time for county officials to advocate for the needs and interests of their constituents, as well as to collaborate with state lawmakers on important policy issues.

Read more here

 


 

Kentucky Legislator Contact Information

In the link below you will find listings for Kentucky's legislators by chamber including a short biography, committee assignments and contact information for both their Capitol office and home district.

We encourage members to meet with their legislators in their district prior to the start of the legislative session to update them on issues important to counties and how those issues will affect their district in particular. During the session, we hope that members will maintain contact and visit their legislators in Frankfort as bills make their way through the process.

Kentucky legislator information

 


 


News and Resources


 

March 30, 2022
Judicial branch budget passes, includes support for circuit court clerks and Graves County courthouse
The Judicial Branch Budget, HB 244, received final passage on Wednesday, March 30.
March 30, 2022
State transportation budget passes in legislature, heads to governor
The Transportation Cabinet Budget, HB 241, received final passage on Tuesday, March 29.
March 25, 2022
Legislative session enters final weeks
The 2022 regular session is nearing its end, with just four legislative days left.
March 18, 2022
Week nine of the legislative session concludes
County officials, legislators and legislative staff gathered for a luncheon this week at the Capitol as county priority bills continued to move forward with nine working days remaining in the session.
March 11, 2022
Week 8 of the legislative session concludes
Jail fees, library board appointments and county clerk funding were addressed this week during the legislative session, and the Senate passed their version of the state budget.
March 11, 2022
Senate passes state budget plan
On Wednesday, the Senate unveiled their version of the state budget.
March 04, 2022
Sixty day legislative session continues at fast pace
Two-thirds into the 60-day session and legislation related to elections, accurate assessment of property values and library district board appointments all saw activity this week.
February 28, 2022
Governor signs fiscal court district reapportionment legislation
HB 212, which moves the start of the fiscal court district reapportionment process to May 2023, has been signed by the Governor.