Weekly Legislative Calendar
Monday, August 17, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
9:00 am ET / 8:00 am CT, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes from July 8, 2026 Meeting
Discussion of County Clerk Issues Relating to Property Taxation
• Kevin Mooney, County Clerk, Bullitt County
Discussion of County Issues
• Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs, Kentucky Association of Counties
Discussion of Transfer of Property upon Death (2026 RS SB 34)
• Senator Steve Rawlings
• Turney P. Berry, Partner, Bricker, Graydon, Wyatt LLP
Announcements
The next meeting of the Committee is September 15, 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 - July 8, 2026 Meeting
2027 BR 106, A RESOLUTION urging Congress to restore the citizenship question to the decennial United States Census to report citizen and non-citizen population counts and to base representation on citizen population.
• Representative John Hodgson
The 917 Society
• Joni Bryan, Founder/Executive Director
• Joni Hargrove, Executive Board of Directors
Campaign Finance Electronic Reporting System
• John Steffen, Executive Director, Kentucky Registry of Election Finance
• Carlos Luna, General Manager, Tyler Technologies
Update from Office of Jefferson County Clerk
• Representatives from County Clerk's Office
Voter Roll Maintenance
• Karen Sellers, Executive Director, State Board of Elections
• Taylor Brown, General Counsel, State Board of Elections
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
July 16, 2026 Meeting
Update on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
• Jennifer Willis, Chief Executive Officer, Pathways Inc.
• Joe Dan Beavers, President, Chief Executive Officer, CAYA Collaborative Care
The State of Rural Healthcare
National Overview from the National Rural Health Association
• Zil Joyce Dixon Romero, Senior State Government Affairs Manager, National Rural Health Association
Update from the Institute for Rural Health
• Kim Link, Director, Institute for Rural Health, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Western Kentucky University
Update from the Center of Excellence in Rural Health
• William Mace Baker, Interim Director, Center of Excellence in Rural Health, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
• Matthew R. Coleman, Director, Kentucky State Office of Rural Health, Center of Excellence in Rural Health, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
• Michaela D. Amburgey, Rural Project Manager, Center of Excellence in Rural Health, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
Update on the Kentucky Rural Hospital Loan Program
• Matthew Wingate, General Counsel, Cabinet for Economic Development
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations
• 201 KAR 008:533 Proposed Licensure of dentists.
• 201 KAR 008:540 Proposed Dental practices and prescription writing.
• 201 KAR 008:550 Proposed Anesthesia and sedation related to dentistry.
• 201 KAR 013:010 Proposed Board; powers, duties, meetings.
• 201 KAR 013:040 Proposed Licensing.
• 201 KAR 013:050 Proposed Apprentices.
• 201 KAR 013:055 Proposed Continuing education requirements.
• 201 KAR 013:065 Proposed Complaint Management.
• 201 KAR 013:071 Proposed Repeal of 201 KAR 13:070.
• 201 KAR 013:075 Proposed Administrative hearings.
• 201 KAR 020:472 Proposed Initial approval for dialysis technician training programs.
• 201 KAR 020:474 Proposed Continuing approval and periodic evaluation of dialysis technician training programs.
• 201 KAR 022:010 Proposed Objectives of physical therapy.
• 201 KAR 022:070 Proposed Requirements for foreign-educated physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
• 202 KAR 007:801 Proposed Medical directors.
• 902 KAR 001:400 Proposed Administrative conference.
• 902 KAR 018:011 Proposed Definitions for 902 KAR Chapter 18.
• 902 KAR 018:021 Proposed Eligibility, certification periods, and time frames for processing applicants.
• 902 KAR 018:031 Proposed Participant violations.
• 902 KAR 018:040 Proposed Fair hearing procedures for participants.
• 902 KAR 018:050 Proposed Vendor authorization criteria.
• 902 KAR 018:061 Proposed Vendor violations and sanctions.
• 902 KAR 018:071 Proposed Participant access determination and civil money penalty.
• 902 KAR 018:081 Proposed Local agency fair hearing and vendor administrative review process.
• 902 KAR 018:090 Proposed High risk criteria.
• 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.
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 Willner2:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Investment, Cash Flow, and Legislative 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
Actuarial Audit Recommendation
Next Meeting - September 15, 2026
Members:
Sen. Jimmy Higdon (Co-Chair), Rep. Walker Thomas (Co-Chair), Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Christian McDaniel, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Michael J. Nemes, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. DJ Johnson, Rep. Jason Petrie, Rep. James Tipton, Rep. David Hale (non voting ex officio), Allison Ball, John Hicks , Victor Maddox
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of July Meeting Minutes
Distinguished Veteran
Fire Truck Attenuator Systems
• Valerie Januski, Executive Director, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
• David Hynes, Vendor Representative, Valtir
• Vendor Representative, RoadSafe
• Bruce Roberts, Executive Director, Kentucky Fire Commission
• Jeff Taylor, Legislative Affairs Director, Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters
• Gracie Kelly, Director of Government Affairs, Kentucky League of Cities
• Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs, Kentucky Association of Counties
• Shawn Butler, Executive Director, Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police
Radcliff Veterans Center HVAC Project - Update
• Scott Baker, Executive Director, DECA/DFE, Finance and Administration Cabinet
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:
Approval of Minutes
July 20, 2026 Meeting
Presentation on the Ohio Department of Children and Youth
• Kara Wente, Director, Ohio Department of Children and Youth
Discussion on the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families
• Leila Salisbury, Executive Director, The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, Inc.
• Justin Jeter, Associate, Cornerstone Government Affairs
Discussion on Foster Care Adoptions
• Judge Marcus Vanover, Pulaski County Court of Justice
• Judge Elise Spainhour, Bullitt County Court of Justice
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
Agenda:
Approval of July Meeting Minutes
Simmons College Second Chance Pell Program
• Rev. Dr. Frank M. Smith, Jr., Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Simmons College of Kentucky
West End Opportunity Partnership Update
• Laura Douglas, President & CEO, West End Opportunity Partnership
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, August 20, 2026
1:00 pm ET / 12:00 pm CT, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes (July 16, 2026)
Information Items
KRS 45.760(5) Postsecondary Medical Equipment Purchases - University of Kentucky
KRS 45.800(2)/KRS 45.810(3) and KRS 45.800(4)/KRS 45.810(4) Notifications
KRS 45A.077(6) Postsecondary Notice of Intent to use Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project Delivery Method - University of Louisville - Construct Resident Hall Public-Private Partnership
KRS 45A.180(2) Postsecondary Notices of Intent to Use Alternative Construction Contracting Project Delivery Method - University of Kentucky - Construction Management-At-Risk
Construct/Improve Arts and Innovation Complex
Improve Arboretum Complex
House Bill 500 (2026 Regular Session) Reporting - Pool Allocation - Postsecondary Education Cabinet, Eastern Kentucky University (Aviation Acquisition Pool - 2026-2028)
House Bill 6 (2024 Regular Session) Reporting - Postsecondary Asset Preservation Pool Allocation - Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Postsecondary Lump Sum Leased Property Improvements - University of Kentucky
Project Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet
• Janice Tomes, Deputy State Budget Director, Office of State Budget Director
Action Items
New Projects
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Riverbend Property Acquisition
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Kentucky State Police - KSP Metal Shark Boat 23 Relentless
Appropriation Increase - Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Kentucky Horse Park Commission - Kentucky Horse Park Replace Competition Barns and Stalls
Pool Allocations
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Corrections, Adult Correctional Institutions (Maintenance Pool - 2024-2026) - BCFC Wastewater Treatment Plant Repair/Replace
Finance and Administration Cabinet, Department for Facilities and Support Services (Historic Properties Deferred Maintenance Pools - 2022-2024 and 2024-2026) - Berry Hill Roof Replacement
Report from the Office of Financial Management
Action Item - Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
• Sandy Williams, Executive Director, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority
Infrastructure Revolving Fund (Fund B) Program Loans
Wood Creek Water District (Laurel County), B26-012
City of Morehead (Rowan County), B27-001
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (Fund F) Program Loans
Crittenden-Livingston County Water District (Crittenden County), F26-012 and F27-004E
City of Harrodsburg (Mercer County), F26-027
Cleaner Water Program County Pool Water Grant Reallocations
Round One (Senate Bill 36 - 2021 Regular Session) (Two)
Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) (One)
Action Item - Cabinet for Economic Development - Economic Development Fund Grants
• Kylee Palmer, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Financial Services, Cabinet for Economic Development
Kentucky Product Development Initiative - 2024 Round 2
City of Berea (Madison County) on behalf of the Central Kentucky Business Park Authority
One East Kentucky Corporation on behalf of the Floyd County Fiscal Court
Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority on behalf of the Magoffin County Fiscal Court
Clinton County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Clinton County Industrial Development Authority
Adair County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority
Monroe County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority
City of Richmond (Madison County) on behalf of the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation
Ballard County Fiscal Court on behalf of the City of Wickliffe
Montgomery County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Industrial Authority
Hart County Fiscal Court on behalf of The Marzetti Company
Office of Financial Management - Previous Debt Issues
• Steve Starkweather, Deputy Executive Director, Debt, Office of Financial Management
State Property and Buildings Commission Road Fund Revenue Bonds, Project No. 134 Federally Taxable Series A
State Property and Buildings Commission Revenue Bonds, Project No. 135 Series A
State Property and Buildings Commission Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project No. 135 Series B
State Property and Buildings Commission Agency Fund Revenue Refunding Bonds, Project No. 136
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)
Sept. 17 - Senator Funke Frommeyer, Chair (Submissions due Sept. 3)
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, August 21, 2026
No Meetings Scheduled