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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


 

Workers Compensation Black Lung
Legislation proposed would roll back the sections of the workers comp law passed this year that significantly limits the number of state-certified doctors eligible to diagnose black lung disease.
Chao TIFIA loan program
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao unveils initiative to expand access to a federal loan program that could increase rural infrastructure projects.
New Senate Standing Committee Chairs
Six out of 14 Senate standing committees will have a new chairman when lawmakers convene in January.
County Clerks legislative priorities for 2019
How to give more leeway to Kentucky voters who want to cast ballots before Election Day was considered during committee testimony from the Kentucky County Clerks Association.
Bank Franchise Tax under attack
Counties may have to give up one of their needed revenue sources, the Bank Franchise Tax.
Senator Thomas proposes election bills for voting age and early voting
Senator Reginald Thomas announces that he will file two election bills that could have a big impact on Kentucky county clerks.
House standing committee chairs announced
The House Standing Committee chairs that will serve for the next two years have been announced. Six committee chairs have changed.
Senate Democrats Leadership Team
Kentucky Senate Democrats elected their leadership team for the next two years.