Weekly Legislative Calendar
Monday, September 14, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 131
Members:
Sen. Donald Douglas (Co-Chair), Rep. Mark Hart (Co-Chair), Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Rep. Jared Bauman, Rep. Bobby McCool, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Jason Petrie (non voting ex officio)
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes from August 18, 2026 Meeting
Discussion of Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in County Jails
• William Hensley, Jailer, Boyd County
• Joyce Johnson, Clinical Director of Outpatient Services, Stepworks
Discussion of the State of the Manufactured and Mobile Home Industry and Update on Implementation of 2025 RS HB 160
• Logan Hanes, Executive Director, Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute
Discussion of Congressional Term Limits
• Shanna Chamblee, Regional Director, U.S. Term Limits
Announcements
The next meeting of the Committee is October 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET/8:00 AM CT in Room 149 of the Capitol Annex.
Members:
Sen. Michael J. Nemes (Co-Chair), Rep. Patrick Flannery (Co-Chair), Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Sen. Christian McDaniel, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Steve Rawlings, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Rep. Jared Bauman, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, Rep. Steven Doan, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Chris Freeland, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Tony Hampton, Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Rep. Chris Lewis, Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Michael Meredith, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Susan Witten11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes - August 18, 2026 meeting
2027 Kentucky Employees' Health Plan
• Robert Long, Deputy Secretary, Personnel Cabinet
• Chris Chamness, Commissioner, Department of Employee Insurance, Personnel Cabinet
Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission - Overview
• Craig A. Potts, Executive Director/State Historic Preservation Officer, Kentucky Heritage Council - Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet
• Venus Evans, Commissioner-at-Large, KY Native American Heritage Commission, Kentucky Heritage Council - Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations
• 020 KAR 001:020 Proposed Unclaimed property; definitions; location of owners.
• 020 KAR 001:030 Proposed Unclaimed property; escheating.
• 020 KAR 001:040 Proposed Unclaimed properties; claims.
• 020 KAR 001:050 Proposed Unclaimed property; examination of holder records.
• 020 KAR 001:060 Proposed Unclaimed property; safe deposit boxes or other safekeeping repositories.
• 020 KAR 001:070 Proposed Unclaimed property; administrative hearing, appeals process.
• 020 KAR 001:080 Proposed Reports to be filed by holders of unclaimed property.
• 020 KAR 001:090 Proposed Accounts for unclaimed property that was held in an interest-bearing demand, savings or time deposit.
Members:
Sen. Michael J. Nemes (Co-Chair), Rep. David Hale (Co-Chair), Rep. DJ Johnson (Co-Chair), Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Sen. Christian McDaniel, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Steve Rawlings, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Ryan Bivens, Rep. Josh Branscum, Rep. Josh Calloway, Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Jim Gooch, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Erika Hancock, Rep. John Hodgson, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Rep. Matthew Koch, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Chris Lewis, Rep. Scott Lewis, Rep. Matt Lockett, Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. T.J. Roberts, Rep. Nancy Tate, Rep. Aaron Thompson, Rep. James Tipton, Rep. Wade Williams, Rep. Nick Wilson, Rep. Susan Witten1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
August 18, 2026 Meeting
Update from the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force
• Scott Hardcorn, Director, Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force
Update from the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission
• Chris Evans, Director, Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission
Regulating Access to Buprenorphine
• Michelle Lofwall, MD, DFAPA, DFASAM, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Bell Alcohol and Addictions Endowed Chair, , Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
Youth Social Media Addiction and Mental Health
Update from the Attorney General’s Office on Social Media Settlement
• Rob Duncan, Deputy Attorney General, Kentucky Office of the Attorney General
• Chris Lewis, Division Chief for Consumer and Senior Protection, Kentucky Office of the Attorney General
The Kentucky Positive Youth Development Commission - 2026 Regular Session House Bill 686
• Shannon Moody, Ph.D., MSSW, CSW, Executive Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
Stable Recovery
• Blake Hobson, Executive Director, Programs and Clinical Services, Stable Recovery
• Donard Dwyer, Clinical Director, Stable Recovery
The Role of Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Treating Substance Use Disorders
• Joe Dan Beavers, President, Chief Executive Officer, CAYA Collaborative Care
• Rob Vonckx, Chief of Operations and Strategy , NorthKey Community Care
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations
• 201 KAR 002:440 Proposed Legend drug repository.
• 201 KAR 005:010 Emergency Application for licensure; endorsement.
• 201 KAR 005:021 Proposed Licensure Compliance Review.
• 201 KAR 008:563 Proposed Licensure of dental hygienists.
• 201 KAR 028:235 Proposed Telehealth occupational therapy services.
• 202 KAR 007:550 Proposed Required equipment and ground vehicle standards.
• 907 KAR 002:720 Proposed 1915(c) Kentucky's Community Health for Improved Lives and Development (CHILD) Waiver Program Requirements.
• 907 KAR 002:725 Proposed 1915(c) Kentucky's Community Health for Improved Lives and Development (CHILD) Waiver Reimbursement.
• 915 KAR 002:050 Emergency Qualifying Medical Conditions.
Members:
Sen. Stephen Meredith (Co-Chair), Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (Co-Chair), Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. Donald Douglas, Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Steve Rawlings, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Rep. Steve Bratcher, Rep. Josh Bray, Rep. Lindsey Burke, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Ryan Dotson, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Deanna Gordon, Rep. Kim Holloway, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Lisa Willner
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT, Annex Room 154
Members:
Sen. Matthew Deneen (Co-Chair), Rep. Bobby McCool (Co-Chair), Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Gary Clemons, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Brandon Smith, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. Chad Aull, Rep. John Blanton, Rep. Steve Bratcher, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Myron Dossett, Rep. Ryan Dotson, Rep. Chris Freeland, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Jim Gooch, Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. DJ Johnson, Rep. Scott Lewis, Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Candy Massaroni, Rep. Adam Moore, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. T.J. Roberts, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Walker Thomas, Rep. Bill Wesley1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Aprroval of Minutes
August 19, 2026 Meeting
Maryhurst: Empowering and Strengthening Kentucky’s Children and Families from Community Based Supports to Specialized High Acuity Care
• Paula Garner, President, CEO, Maryhurst
• Bart Baldwin, Founder, CEO, Baldwin Consulting
Foster Care Tool Kit Legislation
• Representative Samara Heavrin, House District 18
Discussion of Respite Care Programs
• Tatum Abel, Foster and Kinship Lived Experience Advocate, Peer Engagement Coordinator, True Up Organization
Discussion of the Kentucky Upstream Academy Report and the Social Welfare Foundation Report
• Jill Seyfred, Consultant, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
• Amanda Royer, Director of Brand Marketing and Outreach, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky
Members:
Sen. Danny Carroll (Co-Chair), Rep. Samara Heavrin (Co-Chair), Sen. Matthew Deneen, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Sen. Gex Williams, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Steven Doan, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. Kim Holloway, Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Nick Wilson3:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm CT, Annex Room 129
Members:
Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (Co-Chair), Rep. Kevin Jackson (Co-Chair), Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Samara Heavrin, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Kimberly Baird, Larry Forester, Sonita Justice, Evon Smith, Katima Smith-Willis
Thursday, September 17, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of August 27, 2026 Meeting
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Housing Report
• Kate Shanks, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
• Charles Aull, Vice President, Policy, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Putting Young Kentuckians to Work: Update
• Michael Gritton, Executive Director, KentuckianaWorks
• Myra Wilson, Executive Director, Cumberlands Workforce Development Board
Members:
Sen. Phillip Wheeler (Co-Chair), Rep. Josh Branscum (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Gary Clemons, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. Max Wise, Rep. Adam Bowling, Rep. Josh Bray, Rep. Josh Calloway, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Vanessa Grossl, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Kim King, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. William Lawrence, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Matt Lockett, Rep. J.T. Payne, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Timmy Truett, Rep. Wade Williams11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of the August 27, 2026, Meeting
Vintage Distilled Spirits
• Stephanie Dietz, State Representative
• Brad Bonds, Co-founder
• Shannon Smith, Co-founder, Revival Vintage Bottle Shop & Bar
Occupational Licensing Background Checks
• Michelle M. Sanborn, President, Children's Alliance
Respiratory Care
• Aaron Thompson, State Representative
• Tamara G. McDaniel, Executive Director
• Morgan Ransdell, General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care
Members:
Sen. Julie Raque Adams (Co-Chair), Rep. Matthew Koch (Co-Chair), Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Donald Douglas, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Sen. Christian McDaniel, Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Matt Nunn, Rep. Chad Aull, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, Rep. Daniel Fister, Rep. Patrick Flannery, Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Tony Hampton, Rep. Samara Heavrin, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. Michael Meredith, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Tom Smith, Rep. Nick Wilson1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of August 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
EKU Global Supply Chain Management
• Amy Scarborough, VP Public Affairs, Eastern Kentucky University
• Dr. Tom Martin, Dean College of Business, Eastern Kentucky University
• Dr. James Kirby Easterling, Program Director, Global Supply Chain Management, Eastern Kentucky University
• Keely Coleman Rice, Strategic Account Supply Chain Planner, Valvoline Global Operations
Meta Settlement Update from the Office of the Attorney General
• Rob Duncan , Deputy Attorney General , Office of Attorney General
• Chris Lewis , Division Chief, Consumer and Senior Protection , Office of Attorney General
Members:
Sen. Phillip Wheeler (Co-Chair), Rep. Deanna Gordon (Co-Chair), Rep. Kim King (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Gary Clemons, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. Max Wise, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, Rep. Ryan Dotson, Rep. Daniel Fister, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Daniel Grossberg, Rep. Vanessa Grossl, Rep. John Hodgson, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. William Lawrence, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Chris Lewis, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, Rep. Shawn McPherson, Rep. Adam Moore, Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Nancy Tate, Rep. Aaron Thompson, Rep. Timmy Truett, Rep. Joshua Watkins, Rep. Bill Wesley, Rep. Mitch Whitaker, Rep. Richard White, Rep. Nick Wilson, Rep. Susan Witten3:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm CT, Annex Room 129
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes (August 20, 2026)
Information Items
KRS 45.760(5) Postsecondary Medical Equipment Purchases - University of Kentucky
KRS 45.812(1) School District Debt Issues - New Projects
Bell County
Hopkins County
KRS 45A.180(2) Postsecondary Notice of Intent to Use Alternative Construction Contracting Project Delivery Method - University of Louisville - Design-Build - Modernize Campus Infrastructure (Student Wellness Center Renovation)
House Bill 500 (2026 Regular Session) Reporting - Postsecondary Asset Preservation Pool Allocations - Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Project Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet
• Janice Tomes, Deputy State Budget Director, Office of State Budget Director
Action Item - New Projects
Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways - KYTC Junior Williamson Rest Area Remodel
General Government, Department of Military Affairs
Leitchfield RC Interior Renovations
Russellville Renovations
DMA WHFRTC Cypress Creek Restoration Phase IV
Action Item - New Projects (Amendments) - Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways
KYTC Simpson County Infrastructure Rehabilitation
KYTC D-1 Whitehaven Rest Area Renovation
KYTC D-9 Carter County Eastbound Renovation
Pool Allocations - Energy and Environment Cabinet, Department for Environmental Protection (State-Owned Dam Repair - 2024-2026)
Clements Lake Dam
Big Bone State Park Dam
Action Item - Lease Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet - Lease Modification of at Least $50,000 (Amortization of Improvements) - Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, Grayson County, PR-5826
• Natalie Brawner, Director, Division of Real Properties, Department for Facilities and Support Services
Action Item - Report from the Office of Financial Management
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Cleaner Water Program County Pool Grant Reallocations
• Sandy Williams, Executive Director, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Round One (Senate Bill 36 - 2021 Regular Session) - Water (Two)
Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) - Sewer (Two)
Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) - Water (Five)
Cabinet for Economic Development - Economic Development Fund Grants - Kentucky Product Development Initiative - 2024 Round 2
• Matthew Wingate, Chief Legal Counsel, Cabinet for Economic Development
Nicholas County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Bourbon County-Nicholas County Joint Economic Development Authority
Trigg County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Cadiz-Trigg County Industrial Authority
Daviess County Fiscal Court on behalf of the City of Owensboro
Remaining Calendar Year 2026 Meeting Dates (Third Thursday of the Month at 3:00 PM ET/2:00 PM CT in Capitol Annex Room 131)
Oct. 15 - Representative McPherson, Chair (Submissions due Oct. 1)
Nov. 19 - Senator Funke Frommeyer, Chair (Submissions due Nov. 5)
Dec. 17 - Representative McPherson, Chair (Submissions due Dec. 3)
Members:
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Co-Chair), Rep. Shawn McPherson (Co-Chair), Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Rep. Jason Petrie, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Walker Thomas
Friday, September 18, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled