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KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIESLEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Tuesday, January 17, 2012 The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) Legislative Committee met Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 400 Englewood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky. Affiliate Membership present: Hon. John Wilson, Garrard County Judge/Executive, President, KACo Kentucky Magistrates & Commissioners Association (KMCA): Richard Tanner, Executive Director; Sam Crawford, Lobbyist Kentucky County Judge/Executives Association: Hon. Vince Lang, Executive Director Kentucky County Clerks Association: William May, Executive Director Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks Association: Hon. David Nicholson, Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk; Brad McLean, Lobbyist Kentucky Coroners Association: Hon. John Goble, Scott County Coroner Kentucky PVA Association: Mack Bushart, Executive Director; Ben Brown, President, Logan County PVA Kentucky Jailers Association: Mike Simpson, President, Oldham County Jailer Kentucky Sheriff’s Association: William May, Lobbyist Kentucky County Attorneys Association: Hon. Marc Robbins, Madison County Attorney; Bill Patrick, Executive Director; Hon. Charlie Horton, Jefferson County Attorney Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys Association: Hon. Tim Coleman, President Others present: Sara McGown, Louisville Metro Government KACo staff present: Denny Nunnelley, Executive Director; Brian Roy, Deputy Director; Shellie Hampton, Director of Governmental Relations; Carolyn Jones, Chief Financial Officer; Tim Sturgill, General Counsel; Rich Ornstein, Staff Attorney; Roger Recktenwald, Director of Research & Planning; Larry Crigler, Litigation Manager; Ellen Williams, KACo Contract Lobbyist; Renee Craddock, KACo Contract Lobbyist; and Vicki Pettus, Legislative & Research Assistant. Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at 10:19 a.m. The roll was called and, with a quorum being present, the committee was duly constituted to conduct business. Motion made by Mack Bushart, seconded by Marc Robbins, to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2011, meeting as presented. Motion carried. Chairman Wilson reminded members of the Governor’s budget address, to be televised tonight at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Hampton gave an update on one of the KACo Affiliates’ top issues, the office of Constable. While there are two bills dealing with a constitutional amendment to eliminate the office, there have been no sponsors for a bill to “strip” the duties of the Constable – which is the preferable route expressed by Legislative Committee members. Hampton and other KACo staff are planning to meet with Sen. Julie Denton this week on the bill she has proposed, and there will be an update on this issue at the next Legislative Committee meeting. January 17, 2012 Minutes Page 2 Ms. Hampton gave a brief overview of the following new pre-filed bills, on which the indicated actions were taken by the Committee. Motions carried unless otherwise noted. HB 56 – Support. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by John Goble. HB 57 – Under Review. Motion made by Marc Robbins, seconded by David Nicholson. HB 60 – Support. Motion made by Richard Tanner, seconded by Vince Lang. HB 61 – Support. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by Mike Simpson. HB 78 – Under Review. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by Mack Bushart. HB 79 – Support. Motion made by Tim Coleman, seconded by Vince Lang. For the record, John Wilson voted “no” and William May stated that the Sherriff’s Association takes “no position.” HB 80/SB 79 – Under Review. Motion made by Marc Robbins, seconded by John Goble. HB 84 – Oppose. Motion made by William May, seconded by John Goble. HB 95/HB 194/HB 221 – Support. Motion made by David Nicholson, seconded by Marc Robbins. HB 161 – Oppose. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by Richard Tanner. HB 189/HB 190/SB 78 – Under Review. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by John Wilson. HB 196 – Support. Motion made by Richard Tanner, seconded by Vince Lang. HB 199 – Strike. Motion made by Marc Robbins, seconded by David Nicholson. HB 204 – Under Review. Motion made by Richard Tanner, seconded by John Goble. HB 215 – Support. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by Tim Coleman. HB 223 – Under Review. Note to add HB 107 to watch along with this bill. Motion made by John Goble, seconded by Vince Lang. HB 238 – Under Review. Motion made by Richard Tanner, seconded by John Goble. HB 239 – Under Review. Motion made by Marc Robbins, seconded by Mack Bushart. HB 240/SB 30 – Support. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by John Wilson. HB 251/SB 98/SB 42 – Support. Motion made by Tim Coleman, seconded by Vince Lang. HB 253 – Strike. Motion made by Mack Bushart, seconded by John Wilson. HB 255 – Support. Motion made by David Nicholson, seconded by Vince Lang. HB 257 – Under Review. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by John Goble. HCR 53 – Support. Motion made by Richard Tanner, seconded by John Wilson. SB 40 – Support. Motion made by David Nicholson, seconded by Mike Simpson. SB 49 – Support. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by John Wilson. SB 55 – Under Review. Motion made by Mike Simpson, seconded by John Goble. SB 62 – Under Review. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by Marc Robbins. SB 75 – Under Review. Motion made by Marc Robbins, seconded by David Nicholson. SB 90 – Under Review. Motion made by Mike Simpson, seconded by John Goble. SB 91 – Support. Motion made by Vince Lang, seconded by John Goble. Chairman Wilson reminded members of the Training Day and Legislative Reception on Wednesday, February 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Frankfort Civic Center. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday January 23, 2012, 10:30 a.m. EST, at 400 Englewood Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky. January 17, 2012 Minutes Page 3 A motion was made by John Goble, and seconded by Mack Bushart, to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 a.m. The motion carried. Minutes taken by: ____________________ Vicki M. Pettus ______________________________ Chairman John Wilson ______________________________ Date Approved |