Weekly Legislative Calendar
Monday, June 29, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 149
Members:
Sen. Matthew Deneen (Co-Chair), Rep. Timmy Truett (Co-Chair), Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Stephen West, Rep. Kim Banta, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Steve Riley9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026
Administrative Office of the Courts
• Zach Ramsey, Director, AOC
• Debbie Hall, Director, Office of Statewide Programs
• Danny Rhoades, Executive Officer, Dept. of Court Facilities
Members:
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Co-Chair), Rep. Stephanie Dietz (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Rep. Josh Bray, Sen. Brandon J. Storm, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. Scott Sharp, Rep. Adam Bowling (non voting ex officio), Rep. Daniel Elliott (non voting ex officio), Rep. Jason Petrie (non voting ex officio)9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026 meeting
Department of Parks
• Mark Kellen, Commissioner, Department of Parks
• Scott Baker, Executive Director, Facility Development, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Finance and Administration Cabinet
Members:
Sen. Matt Nunn (Co-Chair), Rep. Chris Fugate (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), Rep. Shawn McPherson, Sen. Gary Clemons, Sen. Brandon Smith, Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Rep. Jim Gooch, Rep. Kim King, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Bill Wesley, Rep. Susan Witten, Rep. Adam Bowling (non voting ex officio), Rep. Josh Bray (non voting ex officio), Rep. Jason Petrie (non voting ex officio)9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 129
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026 Meeting
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA)
A. Kentucky WWATERS Program Update
B. HB 757 Section 111 Implementation Update
• Sandy Williams, Executive Director, KIA
• Milward Deadman , Deputy Executive Director, KIA
Department of Military Affairs (DMA)
Urban Search and Rescue Team Update
• Eric Gibson, Kentucky Emergency Management Director, DMA
• Doug Hargreaves, State Urban Search and Rescue Coordinator, DMA
Members:
Sen. Scott Madon (Co-Chair), Rep. Chris Freeland (Co-Chair), Rep. Walker Thomas (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), Rep. Adam Bowling (ex officio), Rep. Josh Bray (ex officio), Rep. Jason Petrie (ex officio), Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. Matt Lockett, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Rep. Al Gentry, Rep. Erika Hancock, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Patrick Flannery (non voting ex officio), Rep. David Hale (non voting ex officio)10:30 am ET / 9:30 am CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026 meeting
Council on Postsecondary Education
• Travis Powell, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Council on Postsecondary Education
• Dr. Amanda Ellis, Senior Vice President, Student Access and Success, Council on Postsecondary Education
Members:
Sen. Steve Rawlings (Co-Chair), Rep. Steve Riley (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), Rep. Josh Bray (ex officio), Rep. Jason Petrie (ex officio), Rep. Adam Bowling, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Timmy Truett, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Stephen West, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Scott Lewis (non voting ex officio), Rep. Bobby McCool (non voting ex officio), Rep. James Tipton (non voting ex officio)10:30 am ET / 9:30 am CT, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026
EV Charging Stations
• Mike Proctor, EVOLVEKY Board Member/Publicity Chair
LARP Update
• (TBD)
City/County Bridge Program
• (TBD)
Members:
Sen. Donald Douglas (Co-Chair), Rep. Ken Upchurch (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. Josh Branscum, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Rep. Tom Smith, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. John Blanton (non voting ex officio), Rep. Adam Bowling (non voting ex officio), Rep. Josh Bray (non voting ex officio), Rep. Jason Petrie (non voting ex officio)10:30 am ET / 9:30 am CT, Annex Room 129
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
June 3, 2026 Meeting
Department for Community Based Services (DCBS)
Child Welfare Prevention Services Overview, Funding, and Expenditures (FY 2021-2025)
Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Update
• Mary Carpenter, DCBS Executive Advisor, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Jennifer Thornhill, DCBS Assistant Director, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Steven Stack , Secretary, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Members:
Sen. Craig Richardson (Co-Chair), Rep. Wade Williams (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), Sen. Stephen Meredith (ex officio), Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. DJ Johnson, Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Rebecca Raymer, Rep. Lisa Willner, Rep. Nick Wilson, Rep. Adam Bowling (non voting ex officio), Rep. Josh Bray (non voting ex officio), Rep. Samara Heavrin (non voting ex officio), Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser (non voting ex officio), Rep. Jason Petrie (non voting ex officio)1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
From the June 3rd Meeting
Kentucky's Budget Process
Budget Process
• Jenny Bannister, Deputy Director, Office of Budget Review, Legislative Research Commission (LRC)
• Seth Dawson , Assistant Director, Office of Budget Review, LRC
Allotment Process
• John Hicks, State Budget Director , Secretary of the Governor's Executive Cabinet
How Kentucky Funds Public School Construction
The Role of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in Public School Construction Funding
• Kristi Russell, Executive Director, SFCC
• Krystal Smith , Executive Administrative Secretary, SFCC
The Role of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) in School Facilities Construction
• Chay Ritter, Director, Office of Finance and Operations, KDE
The Role of the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) in Kentucky School Construction Finance
• John Powell, Staff Attorney, KSBA
How States Fund Secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) In Public Schools
Facilities Funding and Secondary CTE
• Andrew Johnson, State Relations Strategist, Education Commission of the States (ECS)
• Tom Keily, Policy Director, ECS
Perkins V Funding
• Kate Kreamer, Executive Director, Advance CTE
Correspondence Received
Jenny Bannister, Deputy Director, LRC
Interim Allotment Adjustments for FY 2026
Reports Received
Cynthia Brown, Committee Staff Administrator,
Appropriations and Revenue, LRC
Reports received June 1, 2026 to June 23, 2026
Next Meeting
August 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET /12:00 PM CT in the Capitol Annex Room 149, chaired by Senator McDaniel.
Members:
Sen. Christian McDaniel (Co-Chair), Rep. Jason Petrie (Co-Chair), Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. David P. Givens, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Steve Rawlings, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Adam Bowling, Rep. Josh Bray, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Lindsey Burke, Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Chris Freeland, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. Matt Lockett, Rep. Shawn McPherson, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Pamela Stevenson, Rep. Walker Thomas, Rep. Timmy Truett, Rep. Ken Upchurch, Rep. Wade Williams
Thursday, July 2, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of June 4, 2026 Minutes
Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Medical Cannabis
• Mr. Ricky Wayne Hunt, Constituent
• Cannon Armstrong, Executive Director, Office of Medical Cannabis, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Oran McFarlan, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Medical Cannabis, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Shelby Lewis, Executive Advisor, Office of Medical Cannabis, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Sam Flynn, Special Advisor to the Governor and Chief Deputy General Counsel, Office of Medical Cannabis, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Rachel Roberts, Executive Director, Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance
Prioritizing Kentucky Agriculture: Bourbon
• Adam Johnson, Vice President of External Relations, Kentucky Distillers' Association
Members:
Sen. Jason Howell (Co-Chair), Rep. Myron Dossett (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Jared Carpenter, Sen. Gary Clemons, Sen. Matthew Deneen, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. Chad Aull, Rep. Ryan Bivens, Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, Rep. Daniel Fister, Rep. Chris Freeland, Rep. David Hale, Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. Kim Holloway, Rep. Kim King, Rep. Matthew Koch, Rep. Candy Massaroni, Rep. Shawn McPherson, Rep. Adam Moore, Rep. J.T. Payne, Rep. Michael Sarge Pollock, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Nancy Tate, Rep. Walker Thomas, Rep. James Tipton, Rep. Joshua Watkins11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes of June 9, 2026 Meeting
Department of Corrections Update
• Scott Jordan, Deputy Commissioner of Adult Institutions , Department of Corrections
• Kieryn Fanin, Director, Division of Population Management, Department of Corrections
• Alan Watt, Special Assistant, Adult Institutions, Department of Corrections
Kentucky Parole Board Update
• Ladeidra Jones, Chairperson, Kentucky Parole Board
26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering
• Representative John Hodgson, House District 36
Members:
Sen. Brandon J. Storm (Co-Chair), Rep. Daniel Elliott (Co-Chair), Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. Matthew Deneen, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Robert Stivers, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Rep. Jared Bauman, Rep. John Blanton, Rep. Lindsey Burke, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Patrick Flannery, Rep. Peyton Griffee, Rep. Nima Kulkarni, Rep. Chris Lewis, Rep. Derek Lewis, Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, Rep. Jason Nemes, Rep. Jason Petrie, Rep. T.J. Roberts, Rep. Pamela Stevenson, Rep. Mitch Whitaker, Rep. Wade Williams, Rep. Nick Wilson1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of minutes for the meeting of June 4, 2026
Presentation and Public Hearing on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant Application - Federal Fiscal Year 2027
• Shannon Hall, Executive Advisor, Department for Community Based Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Roger McCann, Executive Advisor, Department for Community Based Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Rick Baker, Executive Director, Community Action Kentucky, Inc.
Update on RS 26 SB 8
• Angie Hatton, Chair, Public Service Commission
• Linda Bridwell, Executive Director, Public Service Commission
Discussion of Safe Drinking Water Provision in Disaster Response
• Steve Combest, Chief Operating Officer, WaterStep
• Jen Carver, Senior Vice President of Mission Advancement, WaterStep
Members:
Sen. Brandon Smith (Co-Chair), Rep. Jim Gooch (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Jared Carpenter, Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Rick Girdler, Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Robby Mills, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Sen. Stephen West, Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Sen. Gex Williams, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Jared Bauman, Rep. John Blanton, Rep. Adam Bowling, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, Rep. Myron Dossett, Rep. Patrick Flannery, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Erika Hancock, Rep. DJ Johnson, Rep. Bobby McCool, Rep. Suzanne Miles, Rep. Adam Moore, Rep. Tom Smith, Rep. Joshua Watkins, Rep. Bill Wesley, Rep. Mitch Whitaker, Rep. Richard White, Rep. Wade Williams
Friday, July 3, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled