House Republican Majority Announces 2017-2018 Committee Chairs
KENTUCKY HOUSE REPUBLICANS·WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016
FRANKFORT, Ky. (December 7, 2016) – Today, Kentucky's House Republican Majority Caucus announced its slate of members poised to chair House committees for the 2017-2018 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly.
Standing Committees:
Agriculture: Richard Heath, Mayfield
Appropriations & Revenue: Steven Rudy, Paducah
Banking & Insurance: Bart Rowland, Tompkinsville
Economic Development & Workforce Investment: Jim DeCesare, Bowling Green
Education: John Carney, Campbellsville
Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs: Kenny Imes, Murray
Enrollment: Donna Mayfield, Winchester
Heath & Family Services: Addia Wuchner, Florence
Judiciary: Joe Fischer, Ft. Thomas
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations: Adam Koenig, Erlanger
Local Government: Michael Lee Meredith, Brownsville
Natural Resources & Energy: Jim Gooch, Providence
Small Business & Information Technology: Diane St. Onge, Lakeside Park
State Government: Jerry T. Miller, Eastwood
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation: Tommy Turner, Somerset
Transportation: Marie Rader, Mckee
Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection: Tim Moore, Elizabethtown
Budget Review Sub Committees:
Economy, Public Protection, Tourism & Energy: Jill York, Grayson
Personnel, Public Retirement & Finance: Brian Linder, Dry Ridge
General Government (Including Coal Severance): Suzanne Miles, Owensboro
Justice, Public Safety & Judiciary: Jason Nemes, Louisville
Primary/Secondary Education & Workforce Development: Regina Bunch, Williamsburg
PostSecondary Education: James Tipton, Taylorsville
Transportation: Sal Santoro, Florence
Health & Family Services: Russell Webber, Shepherdsville
Statutory Committees:
Administrative Regulation Review: Ken Upchurch, Monticello
Government Contract Review: Stan Lee, Lexington
Program Review & Investigations: Lynn Bechler, Marion
Capital Planning Advisory Board: Daniel Elliott, Danville
Capital Projects & Bond Oversight: Phil Moffett, Louisville
Public Pension Oversight: Brian Linder, Dry Ridge
Tobacco Settlement Oversight: Myron Dossett, Pembroke
Education Assessment & Accountability Review: Daniel Elliott, Danville
Medicaid Oversight & Advisory: Kim Moser, Taylor Mill
Special Committees & Task Forces
LRC Committee on Tourism & Development: Ken Upchurch, Monticello
Special Subcommittee on Energy: Tim Couch, Hyden
Federal Environment Regulation Impact Assessment Task Force: Tim Couch, Hyden
Free-Roaming Horse Task Force: John Blanton, Salyersville
Government Nonprofit Contracting Task Force: Brandon Reed, Hodgenville
Heroin Task Force: Danny Bentley, Russell
Workers' Compensation Task Force: Matt Castlen, Maceo
"House committee leadership reflects sound geographic diversity and robust experience in every area, which positions every Kentuckian to benefit from thoughtful, clear direction in lawmaking," said Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover. "Our caucus approached committee chairs with deliberation to ensure each and every issue facing the Commonwealth gets the most thorough review possible. Our caucus is composed of a well-rounded group, and I think that's represented with these committee chair selections."
Under the new Republican majority, some changes in committee structure will occur to allow for streamlining.
KENTUCKY HOUSE REPUBLICANS·WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016
FRANKFORT, Ky. (December 7, 2016) – Today, Kentucky's House Republican Majority Caucus announced its slate of members poised to chair House committees for the 2017-2018 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly.
Standing Committees:
Agriculture: Richard Heath, Mayfield
Appropriations & Revenue: Steven Rudy, Paducah
Banking & Insurance: Bart Rowland, Tompkinsville
Economic Development & Workforce Investment: Jim DeCesare, Bowling Green
Education: John Carney, Campbellsville
Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs: Kenny Imes, Murray
Enrollment: Donna Mayfield, Winchester
Heath & Family Services: Addia Wuchner, Florence
Judiciary: Joe Fischer, Ft. Thomas
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations: Adam Koenig, Erlanger
Local Government: Michael Lee Meredith, Brownsville
Natural Resources & Energy: Jim Gooch, Providence
Small Business & Information Technology: Diane St. Onge, Lakeside Park
State Government: Jerry T. Miller, Eastwood
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation: Tommy Turner, Somerset
Transportation: Marie Rader, Mckee
Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection: Tim Moore, Elizabethtown
Budget Review Sub Committees:
Economy, Public Protection, Tourism & Energy: Jill York, Grayson
Personnel, Public Retirement & Finance: Brian Linder, Dry Ridge
General Government (Including Coal Severance): Suzanne Miles, Owensboro
Justice, Public Safety & Judiciary: Jason Nemes, Louisville
Primary/Secondary Education & Workforce Development: Regina Bunch, Williamsburg
PostSecondary Education: James Tipton, Taylorsville
Transportation: Sal Santoro, Florence
Health & Family Services: Russell Webber, Shepherdsville
Statutory Committees:
Administrative Regulation Review: Ken Upchurch, Monticello
Government Contract Review: Stan Lee, Lexington
Program Review & Investigations: Lynn Bechler, Marion
Capital Planning Advisory Board: Daniel Elliott, Danville
Capital Projects & Bond Oversight: Phil Moffett, Louisville
Public Pension Oversight: Brian Linder, Dry Ridge
Tobacco Settlement Oversight: Myron Dossett, Pembroke
Education Assessment & Accountability Review: Daniel Elliott, Danville
Medicaid Oversight & Advisory: Kim Moser, Taylor Mill
Special Committees & Task Forces
LRC Committee on Tourism & Development: Ken Upchurch, Monticello
Special Subcommittee on Energy: Tim Couch, Hyden
Federal Environment Regulation Impact Assessment Task Force: Tim Couch, Hyden
Free-Roaming Horse Task Force: John Blanton, Salyersville
Government Nonprofit Contracting Task Force: Brandon Reed, Hodgenville
Heroin Task Force: Danny Bentley, Russell
Workers' Compensation Task Force: Matt Castlen, Maceo
"House committee leadership reflects sound geographic diversity and robust experience in every area, which positions every Kentuckian to benefit from thoughtful, clear direction in lawmaking," said Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover. "Our caucus approached committee chairs with deliberation to ensure each and every issue facing the Commonwealth gets the most thorough review possible. Our caucus is composed of a well-rounded group, and I think that's represented with these committee chair selections."
Under the new Republican majority, some changes in committee structure will occur to allow for streamlining.
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