Weekly Legislative Calendar
Monday, September 22, 2025
1:00 pm, Annex Room 171
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes from July 28, 2025 Meeting
Discussion of Indiana Residential Infrastructure Fund
• Anetha Sanford, CEO, Home Builders Association of Kentucky
• Carlie Hopper, Government Affairs Director, Indiana Builders Association
• Sherry Seiwert, Director, Indiana Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program
Discussion of Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Steve Bratcher, State Representative, District 25
• Adrienne Bush, Executive Director, Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky
• Jeff Dobson, Knott County Judge/Executive
• Scott McReynolds, Executive Director, Housing Development Alliance
Discussion of Urban Infill
• Julie Raque Adams, State Senator, District 36
• John Hodgson, State Representative, District 36
• Jason Nemes, State Representative, District 33
Announcements
The next meeting of the Kentucky Housing Task Force is October 20, 2025 at 1 p.m. in Capitol Annex Room 171.
Members:
Sen. Robby Mills (Co-Chair), Rep. Susan Witten (Co-Chair), Sen. Jared Carpenter, Sen. Matthew Deneen, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Gerald A. Neal, Sen. Brandon Smith, Rep. Mike Clines, Rep. Jennifer Decker, Rep. Kim Holloway, Rep. Shawn McPherson, Rep. Joshua Watkins
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
9:00 am, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes from August 26, 2025 meeting.
Discussion of Centralized Collection of Net Profits and Occupational License Taxes
• Jared Bauman, State Representative, 28th District
• Tom Underwood, State Executive Director, National Federation of Independent Business
• Todd Pottlitzer, President, Vulcan Fire Systems
• Wes Simpson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Green Mechanical Construction Company
• Julie Roberts, Co-Owner , ServePro
• Brent Hourigan, General Manager, Harrod Concrete and Stone
Discussion of County Jails
• Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs, Kentucky Association of Counties
• Keith Taul, Hardin County Judge/Executive
• Mike Mitchell, Knox County Judge/Executive
• Steve Henry, Webster County Judge/Executive
• Jacqalynn Riley, Grant County Magistrate
Announcements
The next meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government will be October 21, 2025, in Room 149 of the Capitol Annex at 9 a.m.
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. Josh Bray, 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, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes - August 21 Meeting
Cabinet for Economic Development - Bluegrass State Skills Corporation - Overview
• Kristina Slattery, Commissioner, Department for Business and Community Development
• Matthew Wingate, General Counsel
Discussion of BR 868, 2026 Regular Session - AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Park
• Lee Carter, President, Kentucky Horse Park
• Representative Vanessa Grossl
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. 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. Joshua Watkins, Rep. Wade Williams, Rep. Susan Witten1:00 pm, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes (August 26, 2025)
Information Items
KRS 45.760(5) Postsecondary Medical and Research Equipment Purchases - University of Kentucky
KRS 45.812(1) School District Debt Issues – New Projects
Clay County
East Bernstadt (Laurel County)
Henderson County
Oldham County
Shelby County
KRS 56.813(2)(a)3.b. Leasehold Improvements under $10,000
House Bill 6 (2024 Regular Session) Pool Allocations - Postsecondary Education, Kentucky Community and Technical College System (Efficient Operations and Innovation Plan)
Somerset Community College Replace Laurel South Campus Phase II
Jefferson Community and Technical College Replace Hartford Hall Phase II
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Replace Glasgow Campus
Project Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet
• Janice Tomes, Deputy State Budget Director, Office of State Budget Director
Action Items
Appropriation Increase - Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Cumberland Forest Conservation Program/Ataya
New Projects - General Government, Department of Military Affairs
Ashland Readiness Center Window Replacement
Kentucky Army National Guard Maneuver and Training Equipment Sites HVAC Fort Knox
Pool Allocations
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Corrections, Adult Correctional Institutions (Maintenance Pool - 2024-2026) - Kentucky State Penitentiary Repair/Replace HVAC System 4 Cell House
Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (General Administration and Program Support Maintenance Pool - 2024-2026) - Oakwood–Replace Eight HVAC and Seven Hot Water Tank
Finance and Administration Cabinet, Department for Facilities and Support Services (Green Bank Revolving Loan Fund) - Green Bank Energy Savings Performance Contract
Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Department of Parks (House Bill 268 Lodge Roof Replacements and Repairs Pool) - Lake Barkley-Lodge Main Building Roof Replace
Action Item - Lease Report from the Finance and Administration Cabinet - Lease Modifications of at Least $50,000 - Franklin County
• Natalie Brawner, Director, Division of Real Properties, Department for Facilities and Support Services
Amortization of Improvements and Space Increase - General Government, Auditor of Public Accounts, PR-3920
Amortization of Improvements - Education and Labor Cabinet, Workers' Compensation Funding Commission, PR-5904
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 - City of Monticello (Wayne County), A25-037S
Action Item - Cleaner Water Program Grant Reallocations - Sewer (County Pool)
Round One (Senate Bill 36 - 2021 Regular Session) - One
Round Two (House Bill 1 - 2022 Regular Session) - Two
House Bill 1 (2024 Regular Session) Line-Item Water Grant
Action Item - Cabinet for Economic Development - Economic Development Fund Grants
• Kylee Palmer, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Financial Services, Cabinet for Economic Development
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government on behalf of Vsimple
Breckinridge County Fiscal Court on behalf of Breckinridge County United
Northern Kentucky Port Authority on behalf of the City of Erlanger (Kenton County)
Todd County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Todd County Industrial Foundation
Washington County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Springfield-Washington County Economic Development Authority (Lincoln Business Park)
Washington County Fiscal Court on behalf of the Springfield-Washington County Economic Development Authority (P&E Land)
Office of Financial Management
• Steve Starkweather, Deputy Executive Director, Debt, Office of Financial Management
Action Item - New Debt Issue - Western Kentucky University General Receipts Bonds, 2025 Series A
Previous Debt Issue - Kentucky Housing Corporation Conduit Multifamily Revenue Bonds (SOCAYR-Bywater WKY Portfolio), Series 2025
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
Knott County
Lincoln County
Wayne County
Whitley County
Remaining Calendar Year 2025 Meeting Dates
Oct. 21 (1:00 pm) - Representative McPherson, Chair (Submissions due Oct. 7)
Nov. 20 (12:00 pm) - Senator Funke Frommeyer, Chair (Submissions due Nov. 6)
Dec. 16 (3:00 pm) - Representative McPherson, Chair (Submissions due Dec. 2)
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 Thomas1:00 pm, Annex Room 129
Agenda:
Approval of August 26, 2025 Minutes
Integrating Our Immigrant Community
• Rob Clayton, Superintendent, Warren County Public Schools
• Dr. Sarah Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, Warren County Public Schools
• William Spalding, Multilingual Learner Specialist, Office of Teaching and Learning, Kentucky Department of Education
• Micki Ray Marinelli, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning, Kentucky Department of Education
• Representative Nima Kulkarni, District 40, Executive Director, New Americans Initiative
• Marilyn Daniel, Vice-President, Community Response Coalition of Kentucky (CRCKY)
• Jenna Potter, Outreach Coordinator, CRCKY
• Martha Kikoko, Outreach Coordinator, CRCKY
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, Lyndon Pryor, Evon Smith, Katima Smith-Willis2:30 pm, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
Retiree Health Update
• Beau Barnes, Deputy Executive Secretary and General Counsel , Teachers' Retirement System
• Ryan Barrow, Executive Director, Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
Deferred Compensation Authority Update
• Chris Biddle, Executive Director, Kentucky Deferred Compensation Authority
Next Meeting - October 21, 2025
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, September 24, 2025
11:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of August 27, 2025 Minutes
Urban Search and Rescue Update
• Eric Gibson, Director, Kentucky Emergency Management
• Brigadier General (Ret.) Charles T. Jones, Executive Director, Department of Military Affairs
Rescue Squad Funding
• John May, Chief, Wolfe County Search and Rescue
• Kevin Osbourn, Public Information Officer, Wolfe County Search and Rescue
Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs
• Brigadier General (Ret.) Steven P. Bullard, Executive Director
• Colonel (Ret.) Lance A. O'Bryan, President/Chief Executive Officer, Knox Regional Development Alliance
Members:
Sen. Matthew Deneen (Co-Chair), Rep. Bobby McCool (Co-Chair), Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Gary Boswell, Sen. Jimmy Higdon, Sen. Matt Nunn, Sen. Aaron Reed, Sen. Craig Richardson, Sen. Brandon Smith, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Sen. Mike Wilson, Sen. David Yates, Rep. John Blanton, Rep. Steve Bratcher, 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. Pamela Stevenson, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Walker Thomas, Rep. Bill Wesley1:00 pm, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
August 27, 2025 Meeting
Discussion of Isaiah 117 House
• Julie Dixon, Multi-State Director, Isaiah 117 House
• Lori Gafford, Location Leader Logan, Simpson, and Butler Counties, Isaiah 117 House
• Regan Throp Albarado, Tennessee State Director, Isaiah 117 House
• Susan Evans, Retired Service Region Administrator Associate, Two Rivers Region, Department for Community Based Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Reuben Watson, Director, Unity in Action
Discussion of Ramey-Estep/Re-group: Family-Centered Integrated Health Care
• Ginny Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Ramey-Estep/Re-group
• Jenna Hill, Chief Compliance Officer, Ramey-Estep/Re-group
• Kelli McCormick, Chief Treatment Officer, Ramey-Estep/Re-group
• Bart Baldwin, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Baldwin Consulting
Discussion of CHNK Behavioral Health
• Rick Wurth, Chief Executive Officer, CHNK Behavioral Health
• Julie Raia, Chief Strategy Officer, CHNK Behavioral Health
• Sal Santoro, Board of Trustees Member, CHNK Behavioral Health
• Marc Wilson, Consultant, Top Shelf Lobby
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. 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, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
September 9, 2025 Meeting
Question and Answer on Medicaid Waivers
• Leslie Hoffman, Deputy Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
• Carmen Hancock, Director, Division of Long Term Services and Support, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Medicaid Delivery Models
Accountable Care Organizations
• Allison Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Other Medicaid Delivery Models
• Dennis Smith, Medicaid Strategies
Public Comment
Members:
Sen. Julie Raque Adams (Co-Chair), Rep. Ken Fleming (Co-Chair), Sen. Karen Berg, Sen. Danny Carroll, Sen. Stephen Meredith, Sen. Craig Richardson, Rep. Samara Heavrin, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser, Rep. Wade Williams, Sen. Donald Douglas (non voting ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (non voting ex officio), Rep. Adam Bowling (non voting ex officio), Rep. Jason Petrie (non voting ex officio), William Baker (non voting ex officio), Allison Ball (non voting ex officio), Vickie Yates Glisson, Hollie Harris, John Hicks (non voting ex officio), Lisa Lee (non voting ex officio), Joe Petrey, Sheila Schuster (non voting ex officio), Steve Shannon, Steven Stack (non voting ex officio), Tom Stephens (non voting ex officio)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
9:00 am, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Kentucky Recovery Vocational: Workforce Reimagined
• Jeric DeVore, Executive Director, Kentucky Recovery Vocational Workforce and Re-Entry, Inc.
Update on College Athletics and 25RS SB 3
• Mitch Barnhart, Athletics Director, University of Kentucky
• Josh Heird, Athletics Director, University of Louisville
Goodwill Kentucky Excel Center
• Mark Hohmann, CFO, Goodwill Kentucky
• Dr. Marsha Berry, Director, Excel Center
• Viviana Anderson, Student, Excel Center
Members:
Sen. Phillip Wheeler (Co-Chair), Rep. Josh Branscum (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, 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, Sen. David Yates, Rep. Adam Bowling, 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 Truett11:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of the Minutes of the August 21, 2025, Meeting
Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation
• Jamie Eads, President & CEO, Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation
Implementation of SB 299 and HB 566
• Kim Sutherland, Director
• Henry Boone, Compliance Branch Manager
• Farrah Keith, Licensing Branch Manager, Office of Charitable Gaming
Pari-Mutuel Wagering
• Melissa Combs-Wright, Director of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation
Sports Wagering
• Hannah Simms, Director of Sports Wagering, Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation
Quarter Horse Update
• Adam Koenig, Executive Director, Kentucky Quarter Horse Racing Association
Problem Gambling
• Mike Stone, Executive Director, Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling
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. Kim Banta, 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, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of August Minutes
Kentucky Small Business Update
• John Hughes , Director for Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
• Ameet Patel, President and CEO, Thoroughbred Hospitality Group
Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit Program Update
• David Brock, Executive Director for Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation , Cabinet for Economic Development
• Matt Wingate , General Counsel , Cabinet for Economic Development
State of the Tourism Industry
• Hank Phillips, President & CEO, KY Travel Industry Association
• Lori Tatum Murphy , Executive Director, Visit Richmond
• Abby Dixon , Executive Director, Henderson Tourism Commission
• Prakash Maggan, CEO, Rainmaker Hospitality
Members:
Sen. Phillip Wheeler (Co-Chair), Rep. Deanna Gordon (Co-Chair), Rep. Kim King (Co-Chair), Sen. Gary Boswell, 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, Sen. David Yates, 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, September 26, 2025
No Meetings Scheduled