Weekly Legislative Calendar
Monday, October 12, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 129
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)1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT, Annex Room 149
Members:
Sen. Stephen West (Co-Chair), Rep. Derek Lewis (Co-Chair), Sen. Julie Raque Adams, Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. Deanna Gordon, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10:00 am ET / 9:00 am CT, Annex Room 129
Members:
Sen. Gex Williams (Co-Chair), Rep. Matt Lockett (Co-Chair), Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Rep. Chad Aull, Rep. John Hodgson
Thursday, October 15, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of September 17, 2026 Meeting
The Economic Multiplier: Quantifying the Impact of Eliminating the UI Waiting Period
• Chad Mills, Director, Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council
• Erik Elzy, Executive Director of Government Relations, Kentucky Pipe Trades
• Jerald Adkins, Lobbyist, Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council
• Ellen Yonts Suetholz, Lobbyist, Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council
The Economic Consequences of Current Wage Laws for Public Construction in Kentucky
• Chad Mills, Director, Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council
• Erik Elzy, Executive Director of Government Relations, Kentucky Pipe Trades
• Jerald Adkins, Lobbyist, Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council
• Ellen Yonts Suetholz, Lobbyist, Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council
• Frank Manzo IV, Economist, Midwest Economic Policy Institute
Preserving Kentucky's Businesses, Jobs, and Communities through Employee Ownership
• Tami Wilson, Vice President of Government Relations and Business Advocacy, Northern Kentucky Chamber
• Representative Stephanie Dietz, House District 65
• Julien Rosenbloom, Senior Associate , Lafayette Square Institute
• Norman Desmarais, CEO and Co-Founder, Tier 1 Performance Solutions
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 129
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes (September 17, 2026)
Information Items
KRS 26A.168(1), KRS 45.793, and KRS 45.818 Quarterly Capital Projects Status Reports
KRS 45.760(5) Postsecondary Medical Equipment Purchases - University of Kentucky
KRS 45.760(9) Annual Capital Projects Reports
KRS 45.810(6) Annual Report of Bonds Outstanding
KRS 45.812(1) School District Debt Issue - New Project - Knox County
KRS 45A.180(2) Postsecondary Notice of Intent to Use Alternative Construction Contracting Project Delivery Method - Western Kentucky University - Design-Build - Renovate/Expand Cliff Todd Center
KRS 56.863(11) Semi-Annual Report of the Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission
House Bill 500 (2026 Regular Session) Reporting
Kentucky Communications Network Authority Capital Project
Postsecondary Education Asset Preservation Pool Allocations
Eastern Kentucky University (Asset Preservation Pool - 2022-2024)
University of Louisville (Asset Preservation Pool - 2026-2028)
Previous School District Debt Issues with School Facilities Construction Commission Debt Service Participation
Action Item - Lease Report from the Postsecondary Institutions - University of Kentucky - Out-of-State Lease - UK HealthCare King’s Daughters Family Care Clinic, Lawrence County, Ohio, PR-356759
• Elizabeth Baker, Senior Director, Strategic Capital Planning and Legislative Analysis, University of Kentucky
Project Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet
• Kevin Cardwell, Deputy State Budget Director, Office of State Budget Director
Action Item - New Projects - General Government, Department of Military Affairs
United States Policy and Fiscal Office Roof Restoration
Wendell H. Ford Training Center Underground Electric Phase III
Prestonsburg Readiness Center Interior Renovation
Emergency Repair, Maintenance, or Replacement Projects
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Department of Parks - Nolin Lake-Flood Remediation February 2025
(Amendment) - Finance and Administration Cabinet, Department for Facilities and Support Services - Frankfort State Property Flood Damage
Report from the Office of Financial Management
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
• Sandy Williams, Executive Director, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Action Item - Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Fund A) Program Loan Increases
City of Ashland (Boyd County), A22-005
Louisville-Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, A23-007
Action Item - Infrastructure Revolving Fund (Fund B) Program Loan - West Shelby Water District (Shelby County), B26-001
Action Item - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (Fund F) Program Loans - City of Ashland (Boyd County), F26-003 and F26-003E
Action Item - Cleaner Water Program County Pool Grant Reallocations - Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) - Sewer (One) and Water (One)
Line-Item Grants
House Bill 1 (2022 Regular Session) - Water (One)
House Bill 1 (2024 Regular Session) - Sewer (One)
House Bill 900 (2026 Regular Session) - Sewer (Ten) and Water (Nine)
Cabinet for Economic Development - Economic Development Fund Grants
• Matthew Wingate, Chief Legal Counsel, Cabinet for Economic Development
Barren County Fiscal Court on behalf of Tate Access Floors
Kentucky Product Development Initiative - 2024 Round 2 - City of Eddyville on behalf of Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority
Office of Financial Management
• Steve Starkweather, Deputy Executive Director, Debt, Office of Financial Management
Previous Debt Issue - Kentucky Housing Corporation Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 2026 Series E (Non-AMT) and 2026 Series F (Taxable)
Action Item - New Debt Issues
Kentucky Housing Corporation Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 2026 Series G (Non-AMT) and 2026 Series H (Taxable)
Murray State University General Receipts Bonds, 2026 Series B
Action Item - School District Debt Issues with School Facilities Construction Commission Debt Service Participation - New Projects
• Steve Starkweather, Deputy Executive Director, Debt, Office of Financial Management
Lee County
Webster County
Remaining Calendar Year 2026 Meeting Dates (11:00 AM ET/10:00 AM CT in Capitol Annex Room 131)
Nov. 19 - Representative McPherson, Chair (Submissions due Nov. 5)
Dec. 15 - Senator Funke Frommeyer, Chair (Submissions due Dec. 1)
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 Thomas11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of the September 17, 2026, Meeting
Lactation Consultants
• Emily Callaway, State Representative
• Janet Johnson, RD, LD, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• Doraine Bailey, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Hemp Products
• Jim Higdon, Co-Founder, Cornbread Hemp
• Kerstin Meyer, Public Policy & Coalition Affairs Manager, Cornbread Hemp
Kentucky Hemp Industry Update
• Annie Rouse, Kentucky Hemp Association
• Katie Moyer, Kentucky Hemp Association
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
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 Witten
Friday, October 16, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled