Kentucky 2021 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 7 R cosponsors

SB 126 — AN ACT relating to reorganization and declaring an emergency.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 AN ACT relating to reorganization.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA AN ACT relating to reorganization and declaring an emergency.
and Page 1 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (b) The Early Childhood Advisory Council, which is attached to the Office of the Secretary for administrative purposes only.
and Page 1 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (b) The Early Childhood Advisory Council, which is attached to the Office of the Secretary for administrative purposes only.
Page 2 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (6) The secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet shall promulgate, administer, and enforce administrative regulations that are necessary to implement programs mandated by federal law, or to qualify for the receipt of federal funds, and that are necessary to cooperate with other state and federal agencies for the proper administration of the cabinet and its programs except for programs and federal funds within the authority of the Department of Education, the Kentucky Board of Education, and the Education Professional Standards Board.
Page 2 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (6) The secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet shall promulgate, administer, and enforce administrative regulations that are necessary to implement programs mandated by federal law, or to qualify for the receipt of federal funds, and that are necessary to cooperate with other state and federal agencies for the proper administration of the cabinet and its programs except for programs and federal funds within the authority of the Department of Education, the Kentucky Board of Education, and the Education Professional Standards Board.
The Office of Adult Education shall be headed by an Page 3 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 executive director appointed by the Governor pursuant to KRS 12.050 who shall report to the commissioner of the Department of Workforce Investment.
The Office of Adult Education shall be headed by an Page 3 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA executive director appointed by the Governor pursuant to KRS 12.050 who shall report to the commissioner of the Department of Workforce Investment.
Page 4 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (1) The secretary of the Labor Cabinet shall have the duties, responsibilities, power, and authority relating to labor, wages and hours, occupational safety and health of employees, child labor, workers' compensation, and all other matters previously under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor.
Page 4 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (1) The secretary of the Labor Cabinet shall have the duties, responsibilities, power, and authority relating to labor, wages and hours, occupational safety and health of employees, child labor, workers' compensation, and all other matters previously under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor.
The department shall be divided for administrative purposes into the Office of Page 5 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 Administrative Law Judges, the Division of Claims Processing, the Division of Security and Compliance, the Division of Workers' Compensation Funds, and the Division of Specialist and Medical Services.
The department shall be divided for administrative purposes into the Office of Page 5 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA Administrative Law Judges, the Division of Claims Processing, the Division of Security and Compliance, the Division of Workers' Compensation Funds, and the Division of Specialist and Medical Services.
(b) The Office of Administrative Services shall be divided for administrative purposes into the Division of Fiscal Management, the Division of Human Page 6 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 Resources Management, the Division of Information Technology and Support Services, and the [Division of Professional Development and Organizational Management]Division of Operation and Support Services.
(b) The Office of Administrative Services shall be divided for administrative purposes into the Division of Fiscal Management, the Division of Human Page 6 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA Resources Management, the Division of Information Technology and Support Services, and the [Division of Professional Development and Organizational Management]Division of Operation and Support Services.
(f) If a business corporation, contain a certificate from the Office of Page 7 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 Unemployment Insurance[ in the Department for Workforce Investment] reciting that all employer contributions, interest, penalties, and service capacity upgrade fund assessments have been paid;
(f) If a business corporation, contain a certificate from the Office of Page 7 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA Unemployment Insurance[ in the Department for Workforce Investment] reciting that all employer contributions, interest, penalties, and service capacity upgrade fund assessments have been paid;
(2) There shall be allowed as a credit for any taxpayer against the tax imposed by KRS 141.020 or 141.040 and 141.0401 for any taxable year, with the ordering of the credits as provided in KRS 141.0205, an amount equal to one hundred dollars Page 8 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 ($100) for each person hired by the taxpayer, if that person has been classified as unemployed by the Office of Unemployment Insurance[ of the Department of Workforce Investment in the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet] and has been so classified for at least sixty (60) days prior to his employment by the taxpayer, and if further that person has remained in the employ of the taxpayer for at least one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days during the taxable year in which the taxpayer claims the credit.
(2) There shall be allowed as a credit for any taxpayer against the tax imposed by KRS 141.020 or 141.040 and 141.0401 for any taxable year, with the ordering of the credits as provided in KRS 141.0205, an amount equal to one hundred dollars Page 8 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA ($100) for each person hired by the taxpayer, if that person has been classified as unemployed by the Office of Unemployment Insurance[ of the Department of Workforce Investment in the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet] and has been so classified for at least sixty (60) days prior to his employment by the taxpayer, and if further that person has remained in the employ of the taxpayer for at least one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days during the taxable year in which the taxpayer claims the credit.
In no instance shall the credit, if any, allowable by subsection (2) Page 9 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 of this section for any employee qualified thereunder be claimed more than once for any taxable year by such a controlled group of corporations.
In no instance shall the credit, if any, allowable by subsection (2) Page 9 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA of this section for any employee qualified thereunder be claimed more than once for any taxable year by such a controlled group of corporations.
Page 10 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (9) In no event shall the credit allowed, pursuant to this section, for any taxable year exceed the tax liability of the taxpayer for the taxable year.
Page 10 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (9) In no event shall the credit allowed, pursuant to this section, for any taxable year exceed the tax liability of the taxpayer for the taxable year.
(1) In the Labor Cabinet[Education and Workforce Development Cabinet], there shall be an Unemployment Insurance Commission composed of the secretary or his or her duly authorized representative, as ex officio chairman and two (2) members Page 11 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 appointed by the Governor.
(1) In the Labor Cabinet[Education and Workforce Development Cabinet], there shall be an Unemployment Insurance Commission composed of the secretary or his or her duly authorized representative, as ex officio chairman and two (2) members Page 11 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA appointed by the Governor.
The secretary may delegate to any such person so appointed such power and authority as he or she Page 12 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this chapter.
The secretary may delegate to any such person so appointed such power and authority as he or she Page 12 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this chapter.
in making investigations, taking depositions, holding hearings, or otherwise securing information relating to benefit Page 13 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 eligibility and payments;
in making investigations, taking depositions, holding hearings, or otherwise securing information relating to benefit Page 13 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA eligibility and payments;
provided, however, benefits based on a period previous to the base-wage period established by KRS 341.090 shall be Page 14 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 charged to the pooled account for contributing employers only.
provided, however, benefits based on a period previous to the base-wage period established by KRS 341.090 shall be Page 14 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA charged to the pooled account for contributing employers only.
(a) Overpayments of unemployment benefits, as determined under this chapter, shall be recoverable (after due notice and opportunity for appeal has been provided to the claimant) by offset from unemployment benefits otherwise payable under the unemployment compensation law of another state, in either the current or any subsequent benefit year, in an amount equivalent to the amount of overpayment determined under this chapter, provided the Department of Workforce Investment certifies to the other state the facts involved and that the claimant is liable to repay the benefits and the office Page 15 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 requests the other state to recover the benefits;
(a) Overpayments of unemployment benefits, as determined under this chapter, shall be recoverable (after due notice and opportunity for appeal has been provided to the claimant) by offset from unemployment benefits otherwise payable under the unemployment compensation law of another state, in either the current or any subsequent benefit year, in an amount equivalent to the amount of overpayment determined under this chapter, provided the Department of Workforce Investment certifies to the other state the facts involved and that the claimant is liable to repay the benefits and the office Page 15 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA requests the other state to recover the benefits;
and Page 16 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (b) "Public official" means an official, agency, or public entity within the executive branch of federal, state, or local government who or which has responsibility for administering or enforcing a law, or an elected official in federal, state, or local government.
and Page 16 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (b) "Public official" means an official, agency, or public entity within the executive branch of federal, state, or local government who or which has responsibility for administering or enforcing a law, or an elected official in federal, state, or local government.
Official duties do not include solicitation of contributions or expenditures to or on behalf of a Page 17 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 candidate for public office or a political party;
Official duties do not include solicitation of contributions or expenditures to or on behalf of a Page 17 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA candidate for public office or a political party;
(c) A third party other than an agent, or third party on an ongoing basis, shall be provided the individual or employing unit's information and records if the individual or employing unit to whom the information pertains provides a Page 18 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 signed written release which shall specify:
(c) A third party other than an agent, or third party on an ongoing basis, shall be provided the individual or employing unit's information and records if the individual or employing unit to whom the information pertains provides a Page 18 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA signed written release which shall specify:
(g) Statistical information derived from information and records obtained or made by the cabinet may be released to the Bureau of Labor Statistics under a Page 19 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 cooperative agreement or may be published, if it in no way reveals the identity of any individual or employing unit;
(g) Statistical information derived from information and records obtained or made by the cabinet may be released to the Bureau of Labor Statistics under a Page 19 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA cooperative agreement or may be published, if it in no way reveals the identity of any individual or employing unit;
(b) To an attorney or duly authorized agent representing the individual or Page 20 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 employing unit;
(b) To an attorney or duly authorized agent representing the individual or Page 20 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA employing unit;
Wage records of the individual worker or Page 21 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 transcripts thereof may be destroyed or disposed of two (2) years after the expiration of the period covered by them or upon proof of death of the worker.
Wage records of the individual worker or Page 21 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA transcripts thereof may be destroyed or disposed of two (2) years after the expiration of the period covered by them or upon proof of death of the worker.
The Page 22 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 secretary may, however, after notifying such employer in writing at his last known address, terminate the coverage of any subject employer as of the first day of January of any calendar year if such subject employer has had no individuals in covered employment in this state at any time during the three (3) preceding calendar years, and the balance of such employer's reserve account may be immediately transferred to the pooled account.
The Page 22 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA secretary may, however, after notifying such employer in writing at his last known address, terminate the coverage of any subject employer as of the first day of January of any calendar year if such subject employer has had no individuals in covered employment in this state at any time during the three (3) preceding calendar years, and the balance of such employer's reserve account may be immediately transferred to the pooled account.
Such services shall cease to be considered covered employment subject hereto as of January 1 of a calendar year subsequent to such two (2) calendar years, only if on or before April 15 of such year such employing unit has filed with the office a written Page 23 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 notice to that effect.
Such services shall cease to be considered covered employment subject hereto as of January 1 of a calendar year subsequent to such two (2) calendar years, only if on or before April 15 of such year such employing unit has filed with the office a written Page 23 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA notice to that effect.
(2) Any contractor, who is or becomes a subject employer under the provisions of this chapter, who contracts with any subcontractor, who also is or becomes a subject Page 24 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 employer under the provisions of this chapter, shall withhold sufficient moneys on said contract to guarantee that all contributions, penalties, and interest are paid upon completion of said contract, or shall require of said subcontractor a good and sufficient bond guaranteeing payment of all contributions, penalties, and interest due, or to become due with respect to wages paid for employment on said contract.
(2) Any contractor, who is or becomes a subject employer under the provisions of this chapter, who contracts with any subcontractor, who also is or becomes a subject Page 24 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA employer under the provisions of this chapter, shall withhold sufficient moneys on said contract to guarantee that all contributions, penalties, and interest are paid upon completion of said contract, or shall require of said subcontractor a good and sufficient bond guaranteeing payment of all contributions, penalties, and interest due, or to become due with respect to wages paid for employment on said contract.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no subject employer's contribution rate Page 25 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 shall be less than two and seven-tenths percent (2.7%), unless he has been an employer subject to the provisions of this chapter for twelve (12) consecutive calendar quarters ended as of the computation date.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no subject employer's contribution rate Page 25 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA shall be less than two and seven-tenths percent (2.7%), unless he has been an employer subject to the provisions of this chapter for twelve (12) consecutive calendar quarters ended as of the computation date.
(d) Equals or exceeds two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000) but is less than three hundred fifty million dollars ($350,000,000), the rates listed in Page 26 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 "Schedule C" of "Table A" shall be in effect;
(d) Equals or exceeds two hundred fifty million dollars ($250,000,000) but is less than three hundred fifty million dollars ($350,000,000), the rates listed in Page 26 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA "Schedule C" of "Table A" shall be in effect;
TABLE A Rate Schedule Employer Trust A B C D E Reserve Fund Ratio Adequacy Rates 8.0% and over 0.000%0.30% 0.40% 0.50% 0.60% 1.00% 7.0% but under 8.0% 0.000% 0.40% 0.50% 0.60% 0.80% 1.05% 6.0% but under 7.0% 0.008% 0.50% 0.60% 0.70% 0.90% 1.10% 5.0% but Page 27 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 under 6.0% 0.208% 0.70% 0.80% 1.00% 1.20% 1.40% 4.6% but under 5.0% 0.508% 1.00% 1.20% 1.40% 1.60% 1.80% 4.2% but under 4.6% 0.808% 1.30% 1.50% 1.80% 2.10% 2.30% 3.9% but under 4.2% 1.008% 1.50% 1.70% 2.20% 2.40% 2.70% 3.6% but under 3.9% 1.308% 1.80% 1.80% 2.40% 2.60% 3.00% 3.2% but under 3.6% 1.508% 2.00% 2.10% 2.50% 2.70% 3.10% 2.7% but under 3.2% 1.608% 2.10% 2.30% 2.60% 2.80% 3.20% 2.0% but under 2.7% 1.708% 2.20% 2.50% 2.70% 2.90% 3.30% 1.3% but under 2.0% 1.808% 2.30% 2.60% 2.80% 3.00% 3.40% 0.0% but under 1.3% 1.908% 2.40% 2.70% 2.90% 3.10% 3.50% -0.5% but under -0.0% 6.500% 6.50% 6.75% 7.00% 7.25% 7.50% -1.0% but under -0.5% 6.750% 6.75% 7.00% 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% -1.5% but under -1.0% 7.000% 7.00% 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% -2.0% but under -1.5% 7.250% 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% 8.25% Page 28 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 -3.0% but under -2.0% 7.500% 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% 8.25% 8.50% -4.0% but under -3.0% 7.750% 7.75% 8.00% 8.25% 8.50% 8.75% -6.0% but under -4.0% 8.250% 8.25% 8.50% 8.75% 9.00% 9.25% -8.0% but under -6.0% 8.500% 8.50% 8.75% 9.00% 9.25% 9.50% Less than -8.0%.
TABLE A Rate Schedule Employer Trust A B C D E Reserve Fund Ratio Adequacy Rates 8.0% and over 0.000%0.30% 0.40% 0.50% 0.60% 1.00% 7.0% but under 8.0% 0.000% 0.40% 0.50% 0.60% 0.80% 1.05% 6.0% but under 7.0% 0.008% 0.50% 0.60% 0.70% 0.90% 1.10% 5.0% but Page 27 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA under 6.0% 0.208% 0.70% 0.80% 1.00% 1.20% 1.40% 4.6% but under 5.0% 0.508% 1.00% 1.20% 1.40% 1.60% 1.80% 4.2% but under 4.6% 0.808% 1.30% 1.50% 1.80% 2.10% 2.30% 3.9% but under 4.2% 1.008% 1.50% 1.70% 2.20% 2.40% 2.70% 3.6% but under 3.9% 1.308% 1.80% 1.80% 2.40% 2.60% 3.00% 3.2% but under 3.6% 1.508% 2.00% 2.10% 2.50% 2.70% 3.10% 2.7% but under 3.2% 1.608% 2.10% 2.30% 2.60% 2.80% 3.20% 2.0% but under 2.7% 1.708% 2.20% 2.50% 2.70% 2.90% 3.30% 1.3% but under 2.0% 1.808% 2.30% 2.60% 2.80% 3.00% 3.40% 0.0% but under 1.3% 1.908% 2.40% 2.70% 2.90% 3.10% 3.50% -0.5% but under -0.0% 6.500% 6.50% 6.75% 7.00% 7.25% 7.50% -1.0% but under -0.5% 6.750% 6.75% 7.00% 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% -1.5% but under -1.0% 7.000% 7.00% 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% -2.0% but under -1.5% 7.250% 7.25% 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% 8.25% Page 28 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA -3.0% but under -2.0% 7.500% 7.50% 7.75% 8.00% 8.25% 8.50% -4.0% but under -3.0% 7.750% 7.75% 8.00% 8.25% 8.50% 8.75% -6.0% but under -4.0% 8.250% 8.25% 8.50% 8.75% 9.00% 9.25% -8.0% but under -6.0% 8.500% 8.50% 8.75% 9.00% 9.25% 9.50% Less than -8.0%.
(d) For the purposes of this section, an employer's "reserve account balance" means the amount of contributions credited to his reserve account as of the computation date, less the benefit charges through June 30 immediately Page 29 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 preceding the computation date.
(d) For the purposes of this section, an employer's "reserve account balance" means the amount of contributions credited to his reserve account as of the computation date, less the benefit charges through June 30 immediately Page 29 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA preceding the computation date.
Page 30 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (b) Any nonprofit organization which becomes a subject employer after July 1, 1972, may elect to become liable for payments in lieu of contributions for a period of not less than the period of subjectivity during the year in which such subjectivity begins and the following calendar year by filing a written notice of its election with the cabinet not later than thirty (30) days immediately following the date of the determination of such subjectivity.
Page 30 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (b) Any nonprofit organization which becomes a subject employer after July 1, 1972, may elect to become liable for payments in lieu of contributions for a period of not less than the period of subjectivity during the year in which such subjectivity begins and the following calendar year by filing a written notice of its election with the cabinet not later than thirty (30) days immediately following the date of the determination of such subjectivity.
Such determinations shall be subject to appeal and review in accordance with the Page 31 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 provisions of KRS 341.430(2).
Such determinations shall be subject to appeal and review in accordance with the Page 31 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA provisions of KRS 341.430(2).
Proceedings on appeal to the commission from the amount of a bill rendered under this subsection shall be in accordance with the provisions of KRS Page 32 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 341.430, and the decision of the commission shall be subject to review under the provisions of KRS 341.460(1).
Proceedings on appeal to the commission from the amount of a bill rendered under this subsection shall be in accordance with the provisions of KRS Page 32 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA 341.430, and the decision of the commission shall be subject to review under the provisions of KRS 341.460(1).
If, as a result of such review, he determines that an adjustment is necessary, he shall Page 33 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 require the organization to make additional deposit within thirty (30) days of written notice of his determination or shall return to it such portion of the deposit as he no longer considers necessary, whichever action is appropriate.
If, as a result of such review, he determines that an adjustment is necessary, he shall Page 33 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA require the organization to make additional deposit within thirty (30) days of written notice of his determination or shall return to it such portion of the deposit as he no longer considers necessary, whichever action is appropriate.
(1) Contributions unpaid on the date on which they are due and payable, as prescribed by the secretary, shall be subject to interest at the rate of one and five-tenths percent (1.5%) per month or fraction thereof, not to exceed ninety percent (90%) of the amount of such contributions, from and after such date until payment is received by the Office of Unemployment Insurance[, Department of Workforce Investment,] irrespective of whether such delinquency has been reduced to a judgment or not as provided in subsection (2) of this section or is the subject of an administrative Page 34 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 appeal or court action.
(1) Contributions unpaid on the date on which they are due and payable, as prescribed by the secretary, shall be subject to interest at the rate of one and five-tenths percent (1.5%) per month or fraction thereof, not to exceed ninety percent (90%) of the amount of such contributions, from and after such date until payment is received by the Office of Unemployment Insurance[, Department of Workforce Investment,] irrespective of whether such delinquency has been reduced to a judgment or not as provided in subsection (2) of this section or is the subject of an administrative Page 34 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA appeal or court action.
Page 35 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (1) No worker may be paid benefits for any week of unemployment:
Page 35 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (1) No worker may be paid benefits for any week of unemployment:
Which, when based on service in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity in an institution of higher education as defined in KRS 341.067(2) or in an educational institution as defined in KRS 341.067(4), begins during the period between two (2) successive academic years, or during a similar period between two (2) regular terms, whether or not successive, or during a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract, if the worker performs such services in the first of such academic years or terms and if there is a contract or a reasonable assurance that the worker will perform such services in any such capacity for any institution or institutions of higher education or an educational institution in the second of such academic Page 36 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 years or such terms;
Which, when based on service in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity in an institution of higher education as defined in KRS 341.067(2) or in an educational institution as defined in KRS 341.067(4), begins during the period between two (2) successive academic years, or during a similar period between two (2) regular terms, whether or not successive, or during a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract, if the worker performs such services in the first of such academic years or terms and if there is a contract or a reasonable assurance that the worker will perform such services in any such capacity for any institution or institutions of higher education or an educational institution in the second of such academic Page 36 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA years or such terms;
of this paragraph when such service is performed by the worker in an institution of higher education or an educational institution, as defined in KRS 341.067(2) or (4), while the worker is in the employ of an educational service agency, and such unemployment begins during the periods and Page 37 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 pursuant to the conditions specified in subparagraphs 1., 2., and 3.
of this paragraph when such service is performed by the worker in an institution of higher education or an educational institution, as defined in KRS 341.067(2) or (4), while the worker is in the employ of an educational service agency, and such unemployment begins during the periods and Page 37 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA pursuant to the conditions specified in subparagraphs 1., 2., and 3.
(3) (a) Benefits shall not be paid on the basis of services performed by an alien unless such alien is an individual who was lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time such services were performed, was lawfully present for purposes of performing such services, or was residing in the United States under color of law at the time such services were performed, including an alien who was Page 38 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 lawfully present in the United States as a result of the application of the provisions of Section 203(a)(7) or Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
(3) (a) Benefits shall not be paid on the basis of services performed by an alien unless such alien is an individual who was lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time such services were performed, was lawfully present for purposes of performing such services, or was residing in the United States under color of law at the time such services were performed, including an alien who was Page 38 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA lawfully present in the United States as a result of the application of the provisions of Section 203(a)(7) or Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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The exercise of the right by the secretary, in the absence of timely notice from the employer, shall not relieve the employer's reserve account or reimbursing Page 40 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 employer's account of benefit charges under the provisions of subsection (3) of KRS 341.530.
The exercise of the right by the secretary, in the absence of timely notice from the employer, shall not relieve the employer's reserve account or reimbursing Page 40 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA employer's account of benefit charges under the provisions of subsection (3) of KRS 341.530.
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(7) "Duration of any period of unemployment," as that term is used in this section, shall be the period of time beginning with the worker's discharge, voluntary quitting, or Page 41 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 failure to apply for or accept suitable work and running until the worker has worked in each of ten (10) weeks, whether or not consecutive, and has earned ten (10) times his weekly benefit rate in employment covered under the provisions of this chapter or a similar law of another state or of the United States.
(7) "Duration of any period of unemployment," as that term is used in this section, shall be the period of time beginning with the worker's discharge, voluntary quitting, or Page 41 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA failure to apply for or accept suitable work and running until the worker has worked in each of ten (10) weeks, whether or not consecutive, and has earned ten (10) times his weekly benefit rate in employment covered under the provisions of this chapter or a similar law of another state or of the United States.
The sums Page 42 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 collected shall be credited to the pooled account.
The sums Page 42 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA collected shall be credited to the pooled account.
(4) Any amount paid to a person as benefits, which he has been found liable to repay or to have deducted from future benefits under subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section, which has neither been repaid nor so deducted within a period of five (5) years following the last day of the benefit year within which it was paid, may be deemed to be uncollectible and shall be permanently charged to the pooled account, except that if such payment was made by reason of fraudulent representations, no future benefits shall be paid such person within a period of ten (10) years of the last day of the benefit year within which such payments were made at which time these Page 43 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 amounts may be declared uncollectible.
(4) Any amount paid to a person as benefits, which he has been found liable to repay or to have deducted from future benefits under subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this section, which has neither been repaid nor so deducted within a period of five (5) years following the last day of the benefit year within which it was paid, may be deemed to be uncollectible and shall be permanently charged to the pooled account, except that if such payment was made by reason of fraudulent representations, no future benefits shall be paid such person within a period of ten (10) years of the last day of the benefit year within which such payments were made at which time these Page 43 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA amounts may be declared uncollectible.
All Page 44 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 testimony at any hearing upon an appeal shall be recorded either stenographically or mechanically, but need not be transcribed unless further appealed.
All Page 44 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA testimony at any hearing upon an appeal shall be recorded either stenographically or mechanically, but need not be transcribed unless further appealed.
Any worker claiming benefits in any proceeding before a referee or the commission Page 45 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 may represent himself or herself or may be represented by counsel or other agent duly authorized by such worker and shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in the proceeding without restriction;
Any worker claiming benefits in any proceeding before a referee or the commission Page 45 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA may represent himself or herself or may be represented by counsel or other agent duly authorized by such worker and shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in the proceeding without restriction;
(1) The Office of Unemployment Insurance[, Department of Workforce Investment,] shall maintain a reserve account for each subject employer making contributions to Page 46 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 the fund and a reimbursing employer account for each subject employer making payment in lieu of contributions, and shall, except as provided in KRS 341.590, credit to such account the total amount of all contributions or benefit reimbursement paid by the employer on his own behalf.
(1) The Office of Unemployment Insurance[, Department of Workforce Investment,] shall maintain a reserve account for each subject employer making contributions to Page 46 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA the fund and a reimbursing employer account for each subject employer making payment in lieu of contributions, and shall, except as provided in KRS 341.590, credit to such account the total amount of all contributions or benefit reimbursement paid by the employer on his own behalf.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, benefits paid to an eligible worker and chargeable to a contributing employer's reserve account under such subsection shall be charged against the pooled account if such worker was discharged by such employer for misconduct connected with his most recent work for such employer, voluntarily left his most recent work with such employer without Page 47 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 good cause attributable to the employment, or the employer has continued to provide part-time employment and wages, without interruption, to the same extent that was provided from the date of hire, and the employer within a reasonable time, as prescribed by regulation of the secretary, notifies the office, in writing, of the alleged voluntary quitting, discharge for misconduct or continuing part-time employment;
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2) of this section, benefits paid to an eligible worker and chargeable to a contributing employer's reserve account under such subsection shall be charged against the pooled account if such worker was discharged by such employer for misconduct connected with his most recent work for such employer, voluntarily left his most recent work with such employer without Page 47 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA good cause attributable to the employment, or the employer has continued to provide part-time employment and wages, without interruption, to the same extent that was provided from the date of hire, and the employer within a reasonable time, as prescribed by regulation of the secretary, notifies the office, in writing, of the alleged voluntary quitting, discharge for misconduct or continuing part-time employment;
A subject employer's reserve account or reimbursing account shall be deemed to be terminated if he has ceased to be subject to this chapter, and his account has been Page 48 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 closed and any balance remaining therein has been transferred to the fund's pooled account or to a successor's account as provided in KRS 341.540 or has been refunded if the employer is a reimbursing employer.
A subject employer's reserve account or reimbursing account shall be deemed to be terminated if he has ceased to be subject to this chapter, and his account has been Page 48 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA closed and any balance remaining therein has been transferred to the fund's pooled account or to a successor's account as provided in KRS 341.540 or has been refunded if the employer is a reimbursing employer.
Voluntary Page 49 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 payments by any employer shall not exceed any negative balance they may have in their reserve account as of the computation date.
Voluntary Page 49 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA payments by any employer shall not exceed any negative balance they may have in their reserve account as of the computation date.
If an employing unit is deemed a successor, the transferring employing unit shall be deemed a Page 50 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 predecessor.
If an employing unit is deemed a successor, the transferring employing unit shall be deemed a Page 50 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA predecessor.
(3) (a) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(b) of this section, any successor to the trade or business of a subject employer shall assume the resources and liabilities of the predecessor's reserve account, including interest, and shall continue the payment of all contributions and interest due under this chapter, except that the successor shall not be required to assume the liability of any delinquent contributions and interest of a predecessor or predecessors unless the cabinet notifies the successor of the delinquency within six (6) months after the Page 51 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 department has notice of the succession;
(3) (a) Notwithstanding subsection (2)(b) of this section, any successor to the trade or business of a subject employer shall assume the resources and liabilities of the predecessor's reserve account, including interest, and shall continue the payment of all contributions and interest due under this chapter, except that the successor shall not be required to assume the liability of any delinquent contributions and interest of a predecessor or predecessors unless the cabinet notifies the successor of the delinquency within six (6) months after the Page 51 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA department has notice of the succession;
becomes, by reason of that succession, a subject employer Page 52 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 with substantially the same ownership, management, or control as the predecessor employing unit;
becomes, by reason of that succession, a subject employer Page 52 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA with substantially the same ownership, management, or control as the predecessor employing unit;
that the succession was solely for the purpose of obtaining a rate lower than that prescribed in KRS 341.270(1) and 341.272 for a new employing unit, then the unemployment experience of the predecessor shall not be transferred, the rate for a new employing unit shall be assigned, and the employing unit Page 53 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 shall be otherwise deemed a successor for the purpose of KRS 341.070(7) and subsection (3) of this section.
that the succession was solely for the purpose of obtaining a rate lower than that prescribed in KRS 341.270(1) and 341.272 for a new employing unit, then the unemployment experience of the predecessor shall not be transferred, the rate for a new employing unit shall be assigned, and the employing unit Page 53 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA shall be otherwise deemed a successor for the purpose of KRS 341.070(7) and subsection (3) of this section.
Page 54 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (9) (a) The secretary shall establish procedures to identify the transfer of a business for purposes of this section.
Page 54 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (9) (a) The secretary shall establish procedures to identify the transfer of a business for purposes of this section.
(6) (a) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or representation, or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact to prevent or reduce the payment of benefits to any worker entitled thereto, or to avoid becoming or remaining Page 55 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 subject to this chapter, or to avoid or reduce any payment required of an employing unit under this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor unless the liability avoided or attempted to be avoided is one hundred dollars ($100) or more, in which case he shall be guilty of a Class D felony.
(6) (a) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or representation, or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact to prevent or reduce the payment of benefits to any worker entitled thereto, or to avoid becoming or remaining Page 55 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA subject to this chapter, or to avoid or reduce any payment required of an employing unit under this chapter shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor unless the liability avoided or attempted to be avoided is one hundred dollars ($100) or more, in which case he shall be guilty of a Class D felony.
(11) Any person who violates the confidentiality provision in KRS 341.190(4) shall be Page 56 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(11) Any person who violates the confidentiality provision in KRS 341.190(4) shall be Page 56 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Page 57 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (b) Kentucky Council on Agriculture.
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Page 58 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (d) Office of Administrative Services.
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Page 59 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (m) Foundation for Workforce Development.
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Page 66 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (j) Office of Health Data and Analytics.
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Page 67 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (a) Kentucky Department of Tourism.
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Page 69 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (m) Kentucky Humanities Council.
Page 69 of 71 SB012610.100 - 1590 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS SB 126/GA (m) Kentucky Humanities Council.
Page 70 of 71 XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 21 RS BR 1590 (3) Department for Local Government.
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Whereas the administration of unemployment insurance claims during the current state of emergency is of utmost importance to the citizens of Kentucky, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect upon its passage and approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming a law.
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The bill reinstates KRS 151B.020, establishing the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and detailing its structure.

  • KRS 151B.020

    Repealed, 2022. → The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet is hereby created, which shall constitute a cabinet of the state government within the meaning of KRS Chapter 12.

    This reinstates the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet under state law.

  • KRS 151B.020

    Major organizational units -- Secretary. → The cabinet shall consist of a secretary and those administrative bodies and employees as provided by law.

    This specifies the composition of the cabinet.

  • KRS 151B.020

    None → The cabinet, subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 12, shall be composed of the major organizational units listed below, units listed in KRS 12.020, and other departments, divisions, and sections as are from time to time deemed necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the cabinet.

    This allows for flexibility in the organization of the cabinet's units.

  • KRS 151B.020

    None → The Department of Workforce Investment, which is hereby created and established within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

    This creates the Department of Workforce Investment under the newly established cabinet.

  • KRS 151B.020

    None → The department shall be directed and managed by a commissioner who shall be appointed by the Governor under the provisions of KRS 12.040, and who shall report to the secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

    This establishes an appointed commissioner for the Department of Workforce Investment.

  • KRS 151B.020

    None → The department shall be composed of the following offices: The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, The Office of Employer and Apprenticeship Services; The Office of Adult Education, which is created by KRS 151B.406; and The Kentucky Apprenticeship Council, which shall be attached to the department for administrative purposes only; and the Early Childhood Advisory Council, which is attached to the Office of the Secretary for administrative purposes only.

    This details the specific offices that will be part of the Department of Workforce Investment.

Action History

  1. returned to the Orders of the Day

  2. floor amendment (1) ruled not germane

  3. floor amendment (3) adopted

  4. 3rd reading

  5. floor amendments (1), (2-title), (3) and (4-title) filed

  6. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 15, 2021

  7. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules

  8. posted in committee

  9. to State Government (H)

  10. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  11. 1st reading

  12. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  13. to Committee on Committees (H)

  14. received in House

  15. 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute and committee amendment (1-title)

  16. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 3, 2021

  17. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and committee amendment (1-title) as a consent bill

  18. returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  19. 2nd reading

  20. taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  21. returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  22. 1st reading

  23. taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  24. to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  25. to Committee on Committees (S)

  26. introduced in Senate

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Passed 72 Yea · 10 Nay · 18 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 48003
Unaffiliated 245012
Democrat 0503
Total 7210018
% of votes cast 72%10%0%18%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
McCoy — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Bechler — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Smith — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Goforth — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Webber — Yea
Heath — Yea
Massey — Yea
DuPlessis — Yea
Donohue — Nay
Minter — Nay
Cantrell — Nay
Flood — Nay
Scott — Nay
Graham — Not Voting
Meeks — Not Voting
Burch — Not Voting
Hatton — Not Voting
Westrom — Not Voting
Jenkins — Not Voting
Wheatley — Not Voting
Carney — Not Voting
Raymond — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Huff R — Yea
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller C — Not Voting
Miller J — Not Voting
Stevenson C — Not Voting
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Not Voting
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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No Motion Provided

Passed 73 Yea · 19 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 48100
Unaffiliated 241204
Democrat 1601
Total 731905
% of votes cast 75%20%0%5%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
McCoy — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Bechler — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Smith — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Goforth — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Webber — Yea
Heath — Yea
Massey — Yea
DuPlessis — Yea
Flood — Nay
Raymond — Nay
Graham — Nay
Meeks — Nay
Wheatley — Nay
Cantrell — Nay
Jenkins — Nay
Minter — Nay
Scott — Nay
Donohue — Nay
Palumbo — Nay
Burch — Not Voting
Carney — Not Voting
Westrom — Not Voting
Bratcher K. — Yea
Huff R — Yea
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller C — Not Voting
Miller J — Yea
Stevenson C — Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18000
Democrat 2000
Republican 17000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Hornback — Yea
Parrett — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Turner — Yea
Buford — Yea
Kerr — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Schroder — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Smith — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Castlen — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Embry — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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