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Jim Henderson
Executive Director/CEO

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


 

January 25, 2022
Representative Imes presented 2021 County Advocate Award
Rep. Mary Beth Imes has been presented a 2021 County Advocate award by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo).
January 21, 2022
Third week of legislative session focused on budgets
The House passes a budget, the legislature overrides governor's vetoes and Democrats file a lawsuit to stop implementation of redistricting maps.
January 21, 2022
Representative Hatton presented County Advocate award
Rep. Angie Hatton has been presented a 2021 County Advocate award by the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo).
January 20, 2022
House passes budget bills with big wins for counties
The House passed the Executive Branch budget this afternoon with bipartisan support, 85-8.
January 14, 2022
Second week of legislative session focused on West KY tornado relief
Tornado relief, jail support and the budget were hot topics this week in the General Assembly.
January 14, 2022
Treasury releases final guidance for spending ARPA funds
The final rule allows much more flexibility for counties using their ARPA funds.
January 13, 2022
Governor Beshear presents budget, includes significant funding for counties
Gov. Andy Beshear released his 2022-2024 budget tonight, Jan. 13.
January 13, 2022
Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Biden’s COVID vaccine and testing mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked enforcement of Pres. Biden’s vaccine and testing mandate for employers with more than 100 employees, including Kentucky counties.