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.
Members:
Sen. Stephen Meredith (Co-Chair), Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (Co-Chair), Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. Donald Douglas, Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Max Wise, Rep. Danny Bentley , Rep. Steve Bratcher, Rep. Josh Bray, Rep. Lindsey Burke, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Ryan Dotson, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon, Rep. Jacob Justice, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Lisa Willner, Rep. Susan Witten11:00 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.
Members:
Sen. Rick Girdler (Co-Chair), Rep. Walker Thomas (Co-Chair), Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Matthew Deneen, Sen. Denise Harper Angel, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Brandon Smith, Sen. Whitney Westerfield, Sen. Gex Williams, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. John Blanton, Rep. Steve Bratcher, Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Myron Dossett, Rep. Chris Freeland, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Courtney Gilbert, Rep. Jim Gooch, Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. DJ Johnson, Rep. Matthew Koch, Rep. Scott Lewis, Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Candy Massaroni, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Pamela Stevenson, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Bill Wesley1:00 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
Members:
Sen. Danny Carroll (Co-Chair), Rep. Samara Heavrin (Co-Chair), Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Sen. Whitney Westerfield, Sen. Max Wise, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Jim Gooch, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Josie Raymond, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Lisa Willner, Rep. Nick Wilson3:00 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
Members:
Sen. Max Wise (Co-Chair), Rep. Josh Branscum (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Denise Harper Angel, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Brandon J. Storm, Sen. Reginald Thomas, Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Jared Bauman, Rep. Steve Bratcher, Rep. Josh Calloway, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Kim King, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. William Lawrence, Rep. Matt Lockett, Rep. Phillip Pratt, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Timmy Truett11:00 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
Members:
Sen. John Schickel (Co-Chair), Rep. Matthew Koch (Co-Chair), Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Sen. Donald Douglas, Sen. Denise Harper Angel, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Sen. Christian McDaniel, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Damon Thayer, Sen. Reginald Thomas, Rep. Kim Banta, Rep. Kevin D. Bratcher, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Jonathan Dixon, Rep. Daniel Fister, Rep. Patrick Flannery, Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Samara Heavrin, Rep. Keturah Herron, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. Michael Meredith, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Ruth Ann Palumbo, Rep. Phillip Pratt, Rep. Tom Smith, Rep. Killian TimoneyUpon Adj. of IJC EDWI, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Discussion of Recommendations
Members:
Sen. Max Wise (Co-Chair), Rep. Robert Duvall (Co-Chair), Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Rep. Josh Branscum, Rep. Matthew Koch, Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty1:00 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
Members:
Sen. Jimmy Higdon (Co-Chair), Rep. DJ Johnson (Co-Chair), Rep. David Hale (ex officio), Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. Christian McDaniel, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Derrick Graham, Rep. Jason Petrie, Rep. Phillip Pratt, Rep. James Tipton, Allison Ball, John Hicks , Victor Maddox, Sharon Mattingly3:00 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)
Members:
Sen. Rick Girdler (Co-Chair), Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon (Co-Chair), Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Rep. Keturah Herron, Rep. Jason Petrie, Rep. Walker Thomas
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
Members:
Sen. Jimmy Higdon (Co-Chair), Rep. John Blanton (Co-Chair), Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Jared Carpenter, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Brandon Smith, Sen. Brandon J. Storm, Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Sen. Gex Williams, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. David Yates, Rep. Josh Branscum, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Jonathan Dixon, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. David Hale, Rep. Samara Heavrin, Rep. Keturah Herron, Rep. John Hodgson, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Rep. Derek Lewis, Rep. Bobby McCool, Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Ruth Ann Palumbo, Rep. Rachel Roberts, Rep. Tom Smith, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Walker Thomas, Rep. Ken Upchurch, Rep. Bill Wesley, Rep. Wade Williams