Weekly Legislative Calendar
Monday, August 18, 2025
11:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
Kentucky Academic Standards for Reading and Writing
• Micki Ray Marinelli, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning
• Chrystal Rowland, Director of Program Standards, Division of Academic Program Standards
Math Improvement Committee Report
• Micki Ray Marinelli, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning
• Chrystal Rowland, Director of Program Standards, Division of Academic Program Standards
ETS Praxis Exam
• Dr. Monica A. Beane, NBCT, Head of Educational Partnerships, ETS
• Lisa D. Hedrick, Director, Educational Partnerships, ETS
KDE Performance Review Data
• Allison Ball, Auditor, Auditor of Public Accounts
• Lorran Ferguson, Chief of Staff, Auditor of Public Accounts
• Alex Magera, General Counsel, Auditor of Public Accounts
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:
Approval of July 14, 2025 Minutes
Road Fund Report
• Mike Hancock , Deputy Secretary, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)
• Shaun McKiernan , Executive Director , Office of Budget and Fiscal Management, KYTC
• Ron Rigney , Director of Program Management, Department of Highways, KYTC
Rural - Secondary Road Needs
• Bobbi Jo Lewis , Commissioner, Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, KYTC
Commercial Airport Updates
• Eric Frankl , Executive Director , Lexington Bluegrass Airport, (LEX)
• Dann Mann, Executive Director , Louisville Regional Airport Authority
• Larry Krauter, Chief Executive Officer , Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
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 Upchurch3:00 pm, Annex Room 149
Canceled!
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
No Meetings Scheduled
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
9:00 am, Annex Room 129
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
July 15, 2025 meeting
Administrative Office of the Courts - Overview of Specialty Courts
• Audrey Collins, Executive Officer, Department of Specialty Courts, Administrative Office of the Courts
• Hon. Kathryn Gabhart, Circuit Judge, 14th Judicial Circuit
• Hon. J. Foster Cotthoff, District Judge, 3rd Judicial District
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)9:00 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes - July 15, 2025
Tourism Meeting and Convention Marketing Fund Update
• Michael Mangeot , Commissioner, Department of Tourism
• Mona Juett, Chief of Staff, Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
The next meeting will be held September 17, 2025.
Members:
Sen. Matt Nunn (Co-Chair), Rep. Chris Fugate (Co-Chair), Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe (ex officio), Sen. Christian McDaniel (ex officio), Sen. David Yates, Rep. Shawn McPherson, 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, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes (July 15, 2025)
Personnel Cabinet
2024 HB 6: Local District Health Insurance
• Robert Long, Deputy Secretary
• Chris Chamness, Commissioner
Department of Veterans Affairs
Update on the Bowling Green Veterans Center and Review of Upcoming Budget Items
• Whitney Allen, Jr., Commissioner
• Mark Bowman, Executive Director, Office of Kentucky Veterans Affairs
• Juan Renaud, Deputy Commissioner
Auditor of Public Accounts
Follow Up on Constitutional Officer Upcoming Budget Requests
• Allison Ball, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts
• Lorran Ferguson, Chief of Staff
• Jon Grate, Ombudsman, Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman
State Treasurer
Follow Up on Constitutional Officer Upcoming Budget Requests
• Mark Metcalf, State Treasurer
• Russell Webber, Deputy State Treasurer
• Sam Burchett, General Counsel
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. Erika Hancock, Rep. Kevin Jackson, Rep. Joshua Watkins, Rep. Patrick Flannery (non voting ex officio), Rep. David Hale (non voting ex officio)10:30 am, Annex Room 154
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes - July 15, 2025
2026-2028 Budget Priorities
• Travis Powell, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Council on Postsecondary Education
• Dr. Amanda Ellis , Senior Vice President of Student Access and Success, Council on Postsecondary Education
• Leslie Brown, Assistant Vice President of Operations, Council on Postsecondary Education
Lottery-Funded Scholarships
• Jo Carole Ellis, Executive Director, Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
• Becky Gilpatrick, Director of Student Aid, Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
The next meeting will be held September 17, 2025.
Members:
Sen. Steve Rawlings (Co-Chair), Rep. Kim Banta (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, Annex Room 131
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
July 15, 2025
Road Fund Report
• Mike Hancock, Deputy Secretary, KYTC
• Shaun McKiernan, Executive Director, Office of Budget and Fiscal Mgmt, KYTC
• Ron Rigney, Director of Program Mgmt, Department of Highways, KYTC
High Growth Counties Projects
• Jason Siwula, Deputy State Highway Engineer, Project Development, Dept. of Highways, KYTC
Personal Service Contracts
• Eric Pelfrey, Director of Professional Services, Project Development, Dept. of Highways, KYTC
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:
Approval of Minutes
July 15, 2025 meeting
Overview and Status Update on Funding for the Lee Specialty Clinic
• Dr. Matt Holder, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Lee Specialty Clinic
• Dr. Henry Hood, DMD, Chief Clinical Officer, Lee Specialty Clinic
Ronald McDonald House Capital Project
• Nate Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass
• Chelsi McDonald, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass
• Melissa Moore Lewis, Former Ronald McDonald House Guest Family, Lewis & Lewis Attorneys at Law
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)11:00 am, Annex Room 169
Agenda:
Approval of July Minutes
Discussion on Disaster Readiness and Response
Department for Public Health
• Robbie Hume, Assistant Director, Division of Public Health Protection and Safety, Department for Public Health
• Grant Gillion, Branch Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch, Division of Public Health Protection and Safety, Department for Public Health
The Department of Agriculture
• Dr. Steve Velasco, State Veterinarian, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
• Greg Shanks, Director, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Office of State Veterinarian, Department of Agriculture
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
• Jeff Young, Director for Urban Extension & Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service
Leveraging Federal Resources for Disaster Resilience
• Hannah Conover, CPA, Executive Director, Grant Ready Kentucky
• Rebecca Hartsough, Ph.D., Senior Policy Director, Babbage Cofounder
Members:
Sen. Robin L. Webb (Co-Chair), Rep. Chris Freeland (Co-Chair), Sen. Keturah J. Herron, Sen. Jason Howell, Sen. Scott Madon, Sen. Aaron Reed, Rep. John Blanton, Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty, Rep. Mitch Whitaker1:00 pm, Annex Room 149
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
FY 2025 Budget Close Out
• John Hicks, State Budget Director, Secretary of the Governor's Executive Cabinet
Impressions of H.R. 1 - 119th Congress
Including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Error Rates
• John Hicks, State Budget Director, Secretary of the Governor's Executive Cabinet
• Lesa Dennis, Commssioner for the Department of Community Based Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Correspondance Received
Interim Allotment Adjustments for FY 2026
• Jenny Bannister, Deputy Director, Office of Budget Review (LRC)
July Reports Received
• Katy Jenkins, Committee Analyst, Appropriations and Revenue (LRC)
Next Meeting
September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the 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 Williams3:00 pm, Annex Room 169
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes
July 10, 2025 Meeting
Beverage Ingredients
• Maia M. Jack, PhD, Chief Science and Regulatory Officer, American Beverage Association
Metabolic Syndrome
• Dr. Gary Huber, DO, Founder, Huber Personalized Medicine
• Chelsea Dorset, RD, LD , Registered Dietitian, Lifestyle Coach, Huber Personalized Medicine
Oral Systemic Health
• Dr. Thomas J. Larkin, DDS, Founder, Proactive Oral Wellness
Nutrition Education for Healthcare Providers
• Sara Police, PhD, Associate Professor, Director, Nutritional Sciences Education, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky
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 Proctor
Thursday, August 21, 2025
10:00 am, Freedom Hall, 2nd Floor , Conference Room /ULA Ballroom, Louisville, KY
Agenda:
Approval of July 10, 2025 Minutes
Introduction of IJC on Agriculture Members and Kentucky State Fair Board
Welcome
• Mayor Craig Greenberg, Louisville Metro
Report of the Kentucky State Fair Board
• David Beck, President and CEO, Kentucky Venues
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 Watkins12:30 pm, Kentucky Exposition Center , Rooms 101 & 104, South Wing C, Louisville, KY
Agenda:
Approval of Minutes - July 29 meeting
Update on Campaign Finance Electronic Reporting System
• John Steffen, Executive Director, Kentucky Registry of Election Finance
• Carlos Luna, General Manager, Kentucky Interactive, LLC
Update on President Trump's Executive Order on Elections
• Carmine G. Iaccarino, Member, Sturgill, Turner, Barker & Moloney, PLLC
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 Witten2:00 pm, KY State Fair, ULA Ballroom, Louisville, KY
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 Wilson
Friday, August 22, 2025
No Meetings Scheduled