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Legislative Update KAED Collaboration Conference Robbin M. Taylor. May 22, 2019. 2019 Primary Election Results. Republican Governor/Lt. Governor Matt Bevin/Ralph Alvarado (I) Secretary of State Michael Adams Attorney General Daniel Cameron Auditor Mike Harmon (I)
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Legislative UpdateKAED Collaboration ConferenceRobbin M. Taylor May 22, 2019
2019 PrimaryElectionResults Republican Governor/Lt. Governor Matt Bevin/Ralph Alvarado (I) Secretary of State Michael Adams Attorney General Daniel Cameron Auditor Mike Harmon (I) State Treasurer Allison Ball (I)* Comm. of Agriculture Ryan Quarles (I) Democrat Governor/Lt. Governor Andy Beshear/Jacqueline Coleman Secretary of State Heather French Henry Attorney General Greg Stumbo* Auditor Sheri Donahue State Treasurer Michael Bowman Comm. of Agriculture Robert Haley Conway I – Incumbent * - Unopposed
2019 KY State HouseAt A Glance Current Makeup • 61 Republicans • 39 Democrats KY State House terms are two years and elections are held in the even-number years. Of the 100 seats in the House, there were 32 new faces on January 8, 2019.
2019 KY State SenateAt A Glance Current Makeup Senate terms are four years in Kentucky. Half of the 38 seats were on the ballot last November. Of the 19 seats that were up last year, only two were unopposed. Two new members were elected. Both of the new members were Republican House members (Mills & Castlen). 29 Republicans 9 Democrats
2019 SessionOverview School Safety – SB1 Arbitration – SB7 Tribunals – SB8 Felony Expungement – SB57 Work Ready Scholarships – SB98 Net Metering – SB100 Tobacco Free Schools – HB11 Budget – HB268 Tax Cleanup Bills – HB354/HB458
KAED Bill Tracker Passed SB7 - Arbitration SB100 – Net Metering Not Passed SB163 – Fair Market Water System Valuation HB387 – Economic Development Records HB571 – Infrastructure Investment **HB317/SB171 – Reemployment Assistance ** KAED position under review
Not Passed Bail Reform Infrastructure Sports Wagering Medical Marijuana Rural Jobs Act/Opportunity Zones Scholarship Tax Credit Welfare Reform Pension (vetoed)
2020Preview Biennial Budget Tax Reform Local Tax Reform KY Rural Jobs Act Infrastructure Brownfields tax credits Pension Gaming/Sports Wagering