Weekly Legislative Calendar

Monday, November 18, 2024

9:00 am, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes October 23, 2024 Meeting The Legislative Research Commission Office of Health Data Analytics • Stephanie Bates, Assistant Director, Office of Health Data Analytics, Legislative Research Commission State of the Medicaid Program Update • Lisa Lee, Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services • Steve Bechtel, Chief Financial Officer, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services • Veronica Judy-Cecil, Senior Deputy Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services • Dr. Leslie Hoffmann, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services General Medicaid Update Managed Care Organizations (MCO) Contracting and the Termination of Anthem’s MCO Contract Managed Care Organizations (MCO) Reimbursement Rates for Substance Use and Behavioral Health Services Update on 1915(c) and 1115 Medicaid Waivers University of Kentucky Contract to Study Medicaid Network Adequacy Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services The Long-Term Care 30-Day Rule Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations • 201 KAR 020:056 Proposed Advanced practice registered nurse licensure and certification requirements. • 201 KAR 020:215 Proposed Continuing competency requirements. • 201 KAR 020:230 Proposed Renewal of licenses. • 201 KAR 020:390 Proposed Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund. • 902 KAR 045:001 Emergency Definitions for hemp-derived cannabinoid products. • 902 KAR 045:001 Proposed Definitions for hemp-derived cannabinoid products. • 902 KAR 045:012 Emergency Hemp-derived cannabinoid product retail and food service establishment requirements. • 902 KAR 045:021 Emergency Hemp-derived cannabinoid products registration, processing, manufacturing, storage and distribution requirements. • 902 KAR 045:021 Proposed Hemp-derived cannabinoid products registration, processing, manufacturing, storage and distribution requirements. • 902 KAR 045:031 Emergency Hemp-derived cannabinoid product sampling and testing requirements. • 902 KAR 045:031 Proposed Hemp-derived cannabinoid product sampling and testing requirements. • 915 KAR 001:010 Proposed Initial and renewal applications for cannabis business licenses. • 915 KAR 001:020 Proposed Cannabis business licenses.


11:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of October Minutes Distinguished Veterans USA Cares • Trace Chesser, Chief Executive Officer • Matt Castor, Vice President of Government and Corporate Relations • Carsen Parker, Government Relations Manager • Timothy Johnson, Veteran Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs • Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Whitney P. Allen, Jr., Commissioner Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs • Brigadier General (Ret.) Steven P. Bullard , Executive Director Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulation • 017 KAR 004:030 Proposed Veterans' Service Organization Burial Honor Guard Program.


1:00 pm, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes Prevention Services Discussion • Dr. Amanda Body, Director, Division of Prevention and Community Well Being, Cabinet for Health and Family Services • Dr. Jennifer Thornhill, Assistant Director, Division of Prevention and Community Well Being, Cabinet for Health and Family Services • Dana Fryman, Branch Manager, Division of Prevention and Community Well Being, Cabinet for Health and Family Services • David Sanders, Executive Vice President, Casey Family Programs Benefits Cliff Discussion • Amy Luttrell , President & Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky


3:00 pm, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of the November 14 Minutes Presentation - Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts - School District Audits • Allison Ball, Auditor of Public Accounts • Shawnna Crouse, Deputy State Auditor • Savannah Baker, Executive Director, Office of Special Exams Other Business

Members:
Sen. Michael J. Nemes (Co-Chair), Rep. Kim Banta (Co-Chair), Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. James Tipton (non voting ex officio), Brittany Abdelahad, Phillip Baker, Allison Ball (ex officio), Angela Masden, George Nichols, Rebecca Nicolas, Jody Wurtenberger

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

9:00 am, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes Putting Young Kentuckians to Work • Michael Gritton, Executive Director , KentuckianaWorks • Myra Wilson, Director, Cumberlands Workforce Development Board Update on Kentucky Manufacturing and Construction Industries • Richard Vincent, Executive Vice President, Associated General Contractors of Kentucky • Venkata (Vijay) Kamineni, CEO, Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2) • Frank Jemley, President and CEO, Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Putting Kentuckians First • Aaron Poynter, Director, Reentry and Employment Services Branch, Kentucky Office of Adult Education • Mike Uptegraff, Senior Coordinator, Reentry and Employment Services, Kentucky Office of Adult Education


11:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of the October 24, 2024, Meeting Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation Updates • Jamie Eads, President & CEO • Susan Speckert, Chief Operating Officer, Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation Vintage Distilled Spirits • John Schickel, State Senator • Shannon C. Smith, Founding Attorney, Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC Building Trades • Gex Williams, State Senator • Brian Miller, Executive Vice President, Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky Vaping Issues • Jimmy Higdon, State Senator • Brit Anderson, MD, Vice President, Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics • Griffin Nemeth, #iCANendthetrend Youth Advisory Board Coordinator, University of Kentucky • Philena Ash, #iCANendthetrend Youth Advisory Board Member, Senate District 38 Resident • Abbie Gilbert, Partner, The Denton Group Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy • Amy Neighbors, State Representative • Elizabeth A. Morgan, B.S., R.T.(R), Executive Director • Carson Kerr, Legal Counsel, Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy


Upon Adj. of IJC EDWI, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Discussion of Recommendations


1:00 pm, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes Deferred Compensation Authority Update/Housekeeping Proposal • Chris Biddle, Executive Director, Kentucky Deferred Compensation Authority Actuarial Valuation Update • Bo Cracraft, Executive Director, Judicial Form Retirement System • Ryan Barrow, Executive Director, Kentucky Public Pensions Authority • Beau Barnes, Deputy Executive Secretary and General Counsel, Teachers' Retirement System


3:00 pm, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes (October 15, 2024) Information Items KRS 45.760(5) Postsecondary Medical Equipment Purchases - University of Kentucky School District Debt Issues - New Projects General Obligation Bonds - Daviess County KRS 45.812(1) Revenue Bonds Corbin Independent (Knox and Whitley Counties) Muhlenberg County Walton-Verona Independent (Boone and Kenton Counties) KRS 45A.180(2) Postsecondary Notice of Intent to Use Alternative Construction Contracting Project Delivery Method - Western Kentucky University - Construction Management-At-Risk - Asset Preservation Pool - 2022-2024 & 2024-2026 (Henry Hardin Cherry Hall) KRS 56.823(11)(a) Space Lease Modifications Under $50,000 Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation, Jefferson County, PR-5682 General Government Cabinet, Department of Military Affairs, Laurel County, PR-4868 Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services, McCracken County, PR-3689 Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Workers’ Claims, McCracken County, PR-5391 House Bill 6 Reporting Kentucky Communications Network Authority Capital Projects Postsecondary Education Asset Preservation Pool Projects - Eastern Kentucky University Auditor of Public Accounts Model Audit Program Checklist for Postsecondary Institutions Lease Law Compliance Reports Project Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet • Kevin Cardwell, Deputy State Budget Director, Office of State Budget Director Action Item - New Project - General Government Cabinet, Department of Military Affairs, Ravenna Readiness Center Restroom Modernization Pool Allocations Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Department of Parks (Maintenance Pool 2022-2024 and 2024-2026), Central Office-Marina Upgrades-Various Parks Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Corrections, Adult Correctional Institutions (Maintenance Pool - 2022-2024 and 2024-2026), Luther Luckett Correctional Complex Perimeter Fence Improvements Postsecondary Education, Kentucky State University (Asset Preservation Pool - 2022-2024 and 2024-2026) Electronic Locking System Mechanical and Energy Improvements Bradford Hall Renovation Chandler Hall Renovation Lease Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet • Natalie Brawner, Director, Division of Real Properties, Department for Facilities and Support Services Action Items New Lease - Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services, Harlan County, PR-5800 Tenant Improvement Fund Request - All Tenant Agencies, Mayo-Underwood Building, Franklin County, PR-5537 Lease Modification Under $50,000 (Amortization of Improvements) - General Government Cabinet, Occupational and Professional Boards and Commissions, Board of Respiratory Care, Boyle County, PR-5815 Report from the Office of Financial Management Kentucky Infrastructure Authority • Sandy Williams, Executive Director, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems (WWATERS) Program Scoring and Financing Recommendations Action Item - Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Fund A) Program Loan - City of Carrollton f/b/o Carrollton Utilities (Carroll County), A25-010 Action Item - Infrastructure Revolving Fund (Fund B) Program Loans City of Berea (Madison County), B21-001 (Increase) Farmdale Sanitation District (Franklin County), B25-001 City of Mayfield f/b/o Mayfield Electric and Water Systems (Graves County), B25-002 Action Item - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (Fund F) Program Loan - City of Princeton f/b/o Princeton Water and Wastewater Commission (Caldwell County), F25-020L Action Item - Cleaner Water Program Grants - Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) - County Pool Reallocations Sewer (One) Water (One) Line-Item Grants House Bill 1 (2022 Regular Session) - Water (One) House Bill 1 (2024 Regular Session) - Sewer (Nine) and Water (Seven) Action Item - Economic Development Fund Grants • Katie Smith, Deputy Secretary and Commissioner, Department for Financial Services, Cabinet for Economic Development • Kylee Palmer, Director of Program Administration, Department for Financial Services, Cabinet for Economic Development Christian County Fiscal Court on behalf of the City of Hopkinsville Christian County Fiscal Court on behalf of Kitchen Food Company City of Eddyville on behalf of the Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority Floyd County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Big Sandy Area Development District Coal Fields Regional Industrial Authority on behalf of the City of Hazard Caldwell County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Princeton-Caldwell County Industrial Development Authority Office of Financial Management • Chelsey Couch, Executive Director, Office of Financial Management Action Item - New Debt Issue - Kentucky Housing Corporation Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Tax-Exempt Obligations (SOCAYR-Bywater WKY Portfolio) Previous Debt Issue - State Property and Buildings Commission Revenue Bonds, Project No. 131 Series A Action Item - School District Debt Issues with School Facilities Construction Commission Debt Service Participation - New Projects • Chelsey Couch, Executive Director, Office of Financial Management General Obligation Bonds Calloway County Elizabethtown Independent (Hardin County) Grayson County Lease Revenue Bonds - Leslie County Final 2024 Meeting Date - Thursday, December 19 at 9:00am in Room 131 of the Capitol Annex (Senator Girdler, Chair - Submissions due Dec. 5)


Wednesday, November 20, 2024

No Meetings Scheduled

Thursday, November 21, 2024

No Meetings Scheduled

Friday, November 22, 2024

11:00 am, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of November 8, 2024 Minutes Medical Review Board Discussion • Matthew Cole, Commissioner , Department of Vehicle Regulation, KYTC