Weekly Legislative Calendar
Monday, June 2, 2025
No Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
11:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Kentucky's New Assessment and Accountability Model Update
• Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education
• Dr. Jennifer Stafford, Director, Office of Assessment and Accountability
• Brian Creasman, Ed.D., Superintendent, Fleming County School District
• Dr. Jesse Bacon, Superintendent, Bullitt County School District
Educational Leadership Training Opportunities in Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Education
• Kelly Foster, Ed.D., Associate Commissioner
• Micki Ray Marinelli, Chief Academic Officer
• Gretta Hylton, Ed.D., Associate Commissioner
• Meredith Brewer, Ph.D., Associate Commissioner
• Beth Hargis, Ed.D, Associate Commissioner
Green River Regional Cooperative
• Bart Flener, Executive Director
• Cassie Zenner, Chief Learning Officer
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
• Beth Davisson, Senior Vice President, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Dr. Bob Lawson, Superintendent, Henderson County School District
Kentucky Association of School Administrators
• Rhonda Caldwell, Ed.D., Executive Director
Federal Education Policy and Its Impact on States
• Tara Thomas, Government Affairs Manager, AASA, The School Superintendents Association
Members:
Sen. Stephen West (Co-Chair), Rep. Scott Lewis (Co-Chair), Rep. James Tipton (Co-Chair), Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. David P. Givens, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Steve Rawlings, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Reginald L. Thomas, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Gex Williams, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. Max Wise, Rep. Shane Baker, Rep. Kim Banta, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Steve Bratcher, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Josh Calloway, Rep. Adrielle Camuel, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Steven Doan, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Daniel Grossberg, Rep. Vanessa Grossl, Rep. David Hale, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Candy Massaroni, Rep. Bobby McCool, Rep. J.T. Payne, Rep. Marianne Proctor, Rep. Felicia Rabourn, Rep. Steve Riley, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Sarah Stalker, Rep. Aaron Thompson, Rep. Timmy Truett, Rep. Lisa Willner1:00 pm, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Response to Recent Severe Weather in Southeastern Kentucky
• Jim Gray, Secretary , KYTC
• James Ballinger , State Highway Engineer, KYTC
Implementation of Legislation from the 2025 Session - Work Zone Safety
• Jason Siwula , Deputy State Highway Engineer, KYTC
Implementation of Legislation from the 2025 Session - Local Assistance Road Program
• Bobbi Jo Lewis, Commissioner , KYTC Department of Rural and Municipal Aid
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations
• 601 KAR 012:120 Proposed Visual acuity and visual field testing for initial application or renewal of instruction permit, initial application or renewal of operator's license, or reinstatement.
• 601 KAR 012:120 Emergency Testing applicants for initial or renewal instruction permit, initial or renewal operator's license, or reinstatement.
• Jon Johnson, Assistant General Counsel , KYTC
Discussion of a Potential Aviation Impact Study
• Robert Riggs, Board Member, Aviation Museum of Kentucky
Members:
Sen. Jimmy Higdon (Co-Chair), Rep. John Blanton (Co-Chair), Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Jared Carpenter, Sen. Donald Douglas, Sen. Greg Elkins, Sen. Brandon Smith, Sen. Brandon J. Storm, Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Sen. Gex Williams, Sen. Mike Wilson, Rep. Ryan Bivens, Rep. Josh Branscum, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. Anne Gay Donworth, Rep. Myron Dossett, Rep. Daniel Elliott , Rep. David Hale, Rep. Samara Heavrin, Rep. John Hodgson, Rep. Thomas Huff, Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Rep. Matthew Lehman, Rep. Derek Lewis, Rep. Bobby McCool, Rep. Amy Neighbors, Rep. Rachel Roarx, Rep. Tom Smith, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Walker Thomas, Rep. Ken Upchurch
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
9:00 am, Annex Room 129
Agenda:
Update - Department of Juvenile Justice - High-Acuity Mental Health Facility & Medical Services Contract
• Randy White, Commissioner, Department of Juvenile Justice
• Elzie Burgher, Executive Director, Office of Support Services, Department of Juvenile Justice
Update - Department of Corrections - Medical Services Contract
• Hilarye Dailey, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
• Nathan Goens, Assistant General Counsel, Office of Legal Services, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
Members:
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Co-Chair), Rep. Stephanie Dietz (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), 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)10:30 am, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
County and City Bridge Improvement Program Update
• Bobbi Jo Lewis, Commissioner, Rural and Municipal Aid
County Priority Projects Program Update
• Bobbi Jo Lewis, Commissioner, Rural and Municipal Aid
Transportation Alternatives Program Overview
• Bobbi Jo Lewis, Commissioner, Rural and Municipal Aid
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, Annex Room 129
Agenda:
Status Update on Implementation of 2025 Regular Session House Bill 695
• 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
Medicaid Budget: Status Update on Fiscal Year 2025 Expenditures
• 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
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)11:30 am, Annex Room 169
Agenda:
Introduction of Members
Overview of the Purpose and Goals of the Task Force
Discussion of Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report – May 22nd Summary with State-Level Action Opportunities
Discussion of Future Topics for the Task Force
Members:
Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Co-Chair), Rep. Matt Lockett (Co-Chair), Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Sen. Donald Douglas, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Phillip Wheeler, Rep. Emily Callaway, Rep. Robert Duvall, Rep. Adam Moore, Rep. Marianne Proctor1:00 pm, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Discussion of Nickels and School Facility Funding
• Chay Ritter, Director, Kentucky Department of Education
• Kristi Russell, Executive Director, School Facilities Construction Commission
• Krystal Smith, Executive Advisor, School Facilities Construction Commission
Economic Development Projects in Elizabethtown and Hopkinsville
• Jeff Noel, Secretary, Cabinet for Economic Development
• Matthew Wingate, General Counsel, Cabinet for Economic Development
• Keli McAlister, External Affairs Director, Blue Oval SK
• Roger Lin, Vice President-Government Affairs, Ascend Elements
Correspondence Received
Reports Received
Next Meeting
July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm in Capitol Annex Room 149, chaired by Representative Petrie.
Members:
Sen. Christian McDaniel (Co-Chair), Rep. Jason Petrie (Co-Chair), 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. Kim Banta, Rep. Tina Bojanowski, Rep. Adam Bowling, Rep. Josh Bray, Rep. Randy Bridges, Rep. George Brown Jr., Rep. Stephanie Dietz, Rep. Ken Fleming, Rep. Chris Freeland, Rep. Chris Fugate, Rep. Al Gentry, 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, June 5, 2025
9:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Overview of the Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative
• Eddie Melton, President, Kentucky Farm Bureau
• Aleta Botts, Project Coordinator, Kentucky Farmland Transition Initiative
Farmland Conservation in Kentucky and Update on 2024 Funding Allocations
• Jessie Hancock, Executive Director, Bluegrass Land Conservancy
• Ashley Greathouse, Counsel and Director of Conservation, Bluegrass Land Conservancy
Members:
Sen. Jason Howell (Co-Chair), Rep. Myron Dossett (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Jared Carpenter, Sen. Matthew Deneen, Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Robin L. Webb, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. David Yates, 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 Watkins
Friday, June 6, 2025
No Meetings Scheduled