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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 13, 2022
Governor signs tornado relief bill into law
Governor Beshear signed HB 5 into law this afternoon, which allocates $200 million to assist communities impacted by the Western Kentucky tornadoes.
January 11, 2022
House Committee passes West Kentucky tornado relief package
Legislation passed the House Appropriations and Revenue committee Monday afternoon in response to the tornadoes that ravaged western Kentucky in December. A floor vote is expected this afternoon.
January 08, 2022
House releases budget package with positive news for counties
The budget package was released yesterday, earlier than anticipated.
January 07, 2022
Redistricting bills nearing the finish line
With House and Senate redistricting a top priority, legislators advanced bills addressing redistricting quickly through both chambers as the 2022 session got underway.
January 07, 2022
2022 Legislative Session: Week 1 in review
Legislators returned to Frankfort on Tuesday to kick off the 2022 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.
January 06, 2022
Bill extending filing deadline signed by Governor
The first piece of legislation passed by both chambers in the 2022 Regular Session extends the candidate filing deadline to Jan. 25, 2022.
January 05, 2022
Redistricting and candidate filing deadline dominates first day of 2022 legislative session
The 60-day regular session is set to run through April.
January 03, 2022
Representative Blanton presented County Advocate award
Representative Blanton sponsored and supported bills that advanced issues important to counties.