Kentucky 2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 178 — AN ACT relating to health and welfare and declaring an emergency.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2022. Enacted.

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Amend KRS 309.0834 to require the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors to promulgate administrative regulations to exempt applicants for certification as clinical supervisors from meeting certain requirements for a limited amount of time if the applicants were licensed and approved on March 24, 2021; permits applicants granted certification to supervise immediately; requires applicants after the limited time period to meet all requirements for certification; EMERGENCY.

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The amendment to Bill SB 178 includes a declaration of eligibility for the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program for pregnant women, new mothers up to 12 months postpartum, and children up to age one, based on their income being at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. While the previous language indicated a starting date of October 1, 1990, that date has been removed, allowing for more immediate implementation. This change is important as it expands access to healthcare for vulnerable families and acknowledges their current economic situations without being tied to outdated timelines. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for ensuring that necessary federal waivers are sought promptly, which could facilitate smoother implementation.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN AN ACT relating to health and welfare and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 223 1 CHAPTER 223 ( SB 178 ) AN ACT relating to health and welfare and declaring an emergency.
Page 1 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN a.
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Page 2 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (a) That the parent has abandoned the child for a period of not less than ninety (90) days;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) That the parent has abandoned the child for a period of not less than ninety (90) days;
and Page 3 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN 3.
and 3.
(d) The efforts and adjustments the parent has made in his circumstances, conduct, or conditions to make it in the child's best interest to return him to his Page 4 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN home within a reasonable period of time, considering the age of the child;
(d) The efforts and adjustments the parent has made in his circumstances, conduct, or conditions to make it in the child's best interest to return him to his home within a reasonable period of time, considering the age of the child;
(4) If the child has been placed with the cabinet, the parent may present testimony concerning the reunification services offered by the cabinet and whether additional services would be likely to bring about lasting parental adjustment enabling a return of the child to the parent.
CHAPTER 223 3 (4) If the child has been placed with the cabinet, the parent may present testimony concerning the reunification services offered by the cabinet and whether additional services would be likely to bring about lasting parental adjustment enabling a return of the child to the parent.
(2) (a) The pilot project may be established in a minimum of three (3) diverse Page 5 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN judicial districts or judicial circuits or a division or divisions thereof chosen by the Chief Justice.
(2) (a) The pilot project may be established in a minimum of three (3) diverse judicial districts or judicial circuits or a division or divisions thereof chosen by the Chief Justice.
Page 6 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (a) Shall provide an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission[, the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee established in KRS 6.943,] and the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary by September 1 of each year the program is in operation with statistics, findings, and recommendations;
(a) Shall provide an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission[, the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee established in KRS 6.943,] and the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary by September 1 of each year the program is in operation with statistics, findings, and recommendations;
and (b) May make periodic progress reports and statistical reports and provide suggestions to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare and to the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary when determined necessary by the Chief Justice.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) May make periodic progress reports and statistical reports and provide suggestions to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare and to the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary when determined necessary by the Chief Justice.
Page 7 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN The cabinet consists of the following major organizational units, which are hereby created:
The cabinet consists of the following major organizational units, which are hereby created:
Provide information on how to contact the office for public posting at all offices where Department for Community Based Services employees or Page 8 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN contractors work, at any facility where a child in the custody of the cabinet resides, and to all cabinet or contracted foster parents;
Provide information on how to contact the office for public posting at all offices where Department for Community Based Services employees or contractors work, at any facility where a child in the custody of the cabinet resides, and to all cabinet or contracted foster parents;
and 9.
and CHAPTER 223 5 9.
The Attorney General, on the request Page 9 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN of the secretary, may designate the general counsel as an assistant attorney general under the provisions of KRS 15.105;
The Attorney General, on the request of the secretary, may designate the general counsel as an assistant attorney general under the provisions of KRS 15.105;
(e) The Office of Human Resource Management shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in Page 10 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN accordance with KRS 12.050.
(e) The Office of Human Resource Management shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050.
and (i) The Office of Application Technology Services shall be headed by an Page 11 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (i) The Office of Application Technology Services shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050.
The commissioner shall advise the head of each major organizational unit enumerated in this section on policies, plans, and programs relating to all matters of public health, including any actions necessary to safeguard Page 12 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN the health of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
The commissioner shall advise the head of each major organizational unit enumerated in this section on policies, plans, and programs relating to all matters of public health, including any actions necessary to safeguard the health of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
The office shall advocate the rights of children with disabilities and, to the extent that funds are available, shall ensure the administration of services for children with disabilities as are deemed appropriate by this office pursuant to Title V of the Social Page 13 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN Security Act.
The office shall advocate the rights of children with disabilities and, to the extent that funds are available, shall ensure the administration of services for children with disabilities as are deemed appropriate by this office pursuant to Title V of the Social Security Act.
(7) The Office of Health Data and Analytics shall identify and innovate strategic initiatives to inform public policy initiatives and provide opportunities for improved health outcomes for all Kentuckians through data analytics.
CHAPTER 223 7 (7) The Office of Health Data and Analytics shall identify and innovate strategic initiatives to inform public policy initiatives and provide opportunities for improved health outcomes for all Kentuckians through data analytics.
Page 14 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (8) Department for Community Based Services.
(8) Department for Community Based Services.
The department shall serve as the information and assistance center for aging and Page 15 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN disability services and administer multiple federal grants and other state initiatives.
The department shall serve as the information and assistance center for aging and disability services and administer multiple federal grants and other state initiatives.
and (5) Any other matters relating to the care of foster children that the cabinet deems appropriate and that may promote further understanding of the impediments to Page 16 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN providing permanent homes for foster children.
and (5) Any other matters relating to the care of foster children that the cabinet deems appropriate and that may promote further understanding of the impediments to providing permanent homes for foster children.
(a) "Cabinet" means the Cabinet for Health and Family Services;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) "Cabinet" means the Cabinet for Health and Family Services;
(2) The secretary shall designate a study group to make recommendations regarding the creation and implementation of performance-based contracting for licensed child- caring facilities and child-placing agencies in the Commonwealth.
(2) The secretary shall designate a study group to make recommendations regarding the creation and implementation of performance-based contracting for licensed child-caring facilities and child-placing agencies in the Commonwealth.
and reduced instances of Page 17 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN reentry into care.
and reduced instances of reentry into care.
(a) Establish and implement performance-based contracting for licensed child- caring facilities and child-placing agencies that contract with the department for services;
(a) Establish and implement performance-based contracting for licensed child-caring facilities and child- placing agencies that contract with the department for services;
and (b) Apply and implement all standards, processes, and procedures established for performance-based contracting for licensed child-caring facilities and child- placing agencies in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection to all other cabinet-operated programs that are like those operated by child-caring facilities and child-placing agencies.
and (b) Apply and implement all standards, processes, and procedures established for performance-based contracting for licensed child-caring facilities and child-placing agencies in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection to all other cabinet-operated programs that are like those operated by child-caring facilities and child-placing agencies.
(2) The Early Childhood Advisory Council shall, in consultation with early care and education providers, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and others, including but not limited to child-care resource and referral agencies and family resource centers, Head Start agencies, and the Kentucky Department of Education, Page 18 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN develop a quality-based graduated early care and education program rating system for public-funded licensed child-care and certified family child-care homes, public- funded preschool, and Head Start, based on but not limited to:
(2) The Early Childhood Advisory Council shall, in consultation with early care and education providers, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and others, including but not limited to child-care resource and referral agencies and family resource centers, Head Start agencies, and the Kentucky Department of Education, develop a quality-based graduated early care and education program rating system for public- funded licensed child-care and certified family child-care homes, public-funded preschool, and Head Start, based on but not limited to:
(b) Administrative and leadership practices;
CHAPTER 223 9 (b) Administrative and leadership practices;
(5) The Early Childhood Advisory Council, in consultation with the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics, the Kentucky Department of Education, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, shall report by October 1 of each year Page 19 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN to the Interim Joint Committee on Education[ and the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee established in KRS 6.943] on the implementation of the quality-based graduated early childhood rating system.
(5) The Early Childhood Advisory Council, in consultation with the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics, the Kentucky Department of Education, and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, shall report by October 1 of each year to the Interim Joint Committee on Education[ and the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee established in KRS 6.943] on the implementation of the quality-based graduated early childhood rating system.
Page 20 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (b) Four (4) members appointed by the Governor representing child-care center providers licensed pursuant to this chapter;
(b) Four (4) members appointed by the Governor representing child-care center providers licensed pursuant to this chapter;
(d) Three (3) members appointed by the Governor who are parents, de facto custodians, guardians, or legal custodians of children receiving services from child-care centers or family child-care homes licensed pursuant to this chapter;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (d) Three (3) members appointed by the Governor who are parents, de facto custodians, guardians, or legal custodians of children receiving services from child-care centers or family child-care homes licensed pursuant to this chapter;
(4) Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable Page 21 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN and necessary expenses in accordance with state travel expenses and reimbursement administrative regulations.
(4) Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses in accordance with state travel expenses and reimbursement administrative regulations.
(5) The council shall meet at least quarterly and at other times upon call of the co- chairpersons.
(5) The council shall meet at least quarterly and at other times upon call of the co-chairpersons.
Provide direct therapeutic services available twenty-four (24) Page 22 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN hours per day for a family;
Provide direct therapeutic services available twenty-four (24) hours per day for a family;
(2) The department shall be the lead administrative agency for family preservation services and may receive funding for the implementation of these services.
CHAPTER 223 11 (2) The department shall be the lead administrative agency for family preservation services and may receive funding for the implementation of these services.
Family preservation services caseworkers and cases shall be included in the report Page 23 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN as a separate category.
Family preservation services caseworkers and cases shall be included in the report as a separate category.
(5) Family preservation services shall be provided only to those children who are at actual, imminent risk of out-of-home placement:
(5) Family preservation services shall be provided only to those children who are at actual, imminent risk of out- of-home placement:
(8) The provision of family preservation services to a family shall constitute a reasonable effort by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to prevent the Page 24 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN removal of a child from the child's home under KRS 620.140, provided that the family has received timely access to other services from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for which the family is eligible.
(8) The provision of family preservation services to a family shall constitute a reasonable effort by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to prevent the removal of a child from the child's home under KRS 620.140, provided that the family has received timely access to other services from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for which the family is eligible.
(b) Among those families receiving family preservation services, the number of children placed outside the home;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Among those families receiving family preservation services, the number of children placed outside the home;
and (e) An overall evaluation of the progress of family preservation services programs Page 25 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN during the preceding year, recommendations for improvements in the delivery of this service, and a plan for the continued development of family preservation services to ensure progress towards statewide availability.
and (e) An overall evaluation of the progress of family preservation services programs during the preceding year, recommendations for improvements in the delivery of this service, and a plan for the continued development of family preservation services to ensure progress towards statewide availability.
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The state team may include representatives of public health, social services, law enforcement, prosecution, coroners, health-care providers, and other agencies or professions deemed appropriate by the commissioner of the department.
The state team may include representatives of public health, social services, law enforcement, prosecution, coroners, health- care providers, and other agencies or professions deemed appropriate by the commissioner of the department.
(b) Facilitate the development of local child and maternal fatality response teams which may include, but is not limited to, providing joint training opportunities Page 26 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN and, upon request, providing technical assistance;
(b) Facilitate the development of local child and maternal fatality response teams which may include, but is not limited to, providing joint training opportunities and, upon request, providing technical assistance;
Page 27 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (2) The cabinet shall establish a reimbursement system, within existing appropriation amounts, for foster parents that comes as close as possible to meeting the actual cost of caring for foster children.
CHAPTER 223 13 (2) The cabinet shall establish a reimbursement system, within existing appropriation amounts, for foster parents that comes as close as possible to meeting the actual cost of caring for foster children.
(b) By September 30, 2020, and upon request thereafter, the cabinet shall submit a Page 28 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN report to the Governor, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the director of the Legislative Research Commission for distribution to the[ Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee and the] Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare and Family Services relating to the data tracking and analysis established in this subsection.
(b) By September 30, 2020, and upon request thereafter, the cabinet shall submit a report to the Governor, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the director of the Legislative Research Commission for distribution to the[ Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee and the] Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare and Family Services relating to the data tracking and analysis established in this subsection.
Page 29 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (f) A pediatrician from the University of Kentucky's Department of Pediatrics who is licensed and experienced in forensic medicine relating to child abuse and neglect to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three (3) names provided by the dean of the University of Kentucky School of Medicine;
(f) A pediatrician from the University of Kentucky's Department of Pediatrics who is licensed and experienced in forensic medicine relating to child abuse and neglect to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three (3) names provided by the dean of the University of Kentucky School of Medicine;
(g) A pediatrician from the University of Louisville's Department of Pediatrics who is licensed and experienced in forensic medicine relating to child abuse and neglect to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three (3) names provided by the dean of the University of Louisville School of Medicine;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (g) A pediatrician from the University of Louisville's Department of Pediatrics who is licensed and experienced in forensic medicine relating to child abuse and neglect to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three (3) names provided by the dean of the University of Louisville School of Medicine;
Page 30 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (p) A practicing addiction counselor to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three (3) names provided by the Kentucky Association of Addiction Professionals;
(p) A practicing addiction counselor to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three (3) names provided by the Kentucky Association of Addiction Professionals;
(c) At any time, a panel member shall recuse himself or herself from the review Page 31 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN of a case if the panel member believes he or she has a personal or private conflict of interest.
(c) At any time, a panel member shall recuse himself or herself from the review of a case if the panel member believes he or she has a personal or private conflict of interest.
(5) Members of the panel shall receive no compensation for their duties related to the panel, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in accordance with state guidelines and administrative regulations.
CHAPTER 223 15 (5) Members of the panel shall receive no compensation for their duties related to the panel, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in accordance with state guidelines and administrative regulations.
Any and all records of services to the family provided by agencies or Page 32 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN individuals contracted by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services;
Any and all records of services to the family provided by agencies or individuals contracted by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services;
(h) Educational records of the deceased or injured child, or other children residing Page 33 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN in the home where the incident occurred, including but not limited to the records and documents set out in this paragraph:
(h) Educational records of the deceased or injured child, or other children residing in the home where the incident occurred, including but not limited to the records and documents set out in this paragraph:
(j) Records of any Family, Circuit, or District Court involvement with the deceased or injured child and his or her caregivers, residents of the home and persons involved with the child at the time of the incident that include but are not limited to the juvenile and family court records and orders set out in this paragraph, pursuant to KRS Chapters 199, 403, 405, 406, and 600 to 645:
(j) Records of any Family, Circuit, or District Court involvement with the deceased or injured child and his or her caregivers, residents of the home and persons involved with the child at the time of the incident Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY that include but are not limited to the juvenile and family court records and orders set out in this paragraph, pursuant to KRS Chapters 199, 403, 405, 406, and 600 to 645:
Court reports by the Department for Community Based Services, guardian ad litem, court-appointed special advocate, and the Citizen Foster Care Review Board;
Court reports by the Department for Community Based Services, guardian ad litem, court- appointed special advocate, and the Citizen Foster Care Review Board;
Page 34 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (m) All law enforcement records and documentation regarding the deceased or injured child and his or her caregivers, residents of the home, and persons involved with the child at the time of the incident;
(m) All law enforcement records and documentation regarding the deceased or injured child and his or her caregivers, residents of the home, and persons involved with the child at the time of the incident;
(11) Information and record copies that are confidential under state or federal law and are provided to the external child fatality and near fatality review panel by the Page 35 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department for Community Based Services, or any agency, organization, or entity for review shall not become the information and records of the panel and shall not lose their confidentiality by virtue of the panel's access to the information and records.
(11) Information and record copies that are confidential under state or federal law and are provided to the external child fatality and near fatality review panel by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department for Community Based Services, or any agency, organization, or entity for review shall not become the information and records of the panel and shall not lose their confidentiality by virtue of the panel's access to the information and records.
(14) A member of the external child fatality and near fatality review panel shall not be Page 36 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN prohibited from making a good faith report to any state or federal agency of any information or issue that the panel member believes should be reported or disclosed in an effort to facilitate effectiveness and transparency in Kentucky's child protective services.
CHAPTER 223 17 (14) A member of the external child fatality and near fatality review panel shall not be prohibited from making a good faith report to any state or federal agency of any information or issue that the panel member believes should be reported or disclosed in an effort to facilitate effectiveness and transparency in Kentucky's child protective services.
Page 37 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (d) Local solutions reported to meet identified barriers;
(d) Local solutions reported to meet identified barriers;
(b) Practices, policies, and procedures within the Commonwealth affecting permanence for children in out-of-home placement and the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect;
(b) Practices, policies, and procedures within the Commonwealth affecting permanence for children in out- of-home placement and the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect;
Page 38 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (c) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, or designee;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (c) The director of the Administrative Office of the Courts, or designee;
Page 39 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (c) Have passed a written examination that has been approved by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium;
(c) Have passed a written examination that has been approved by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium;
Page 40 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (5) A certified clinical supervisor may supervise registered alcohol and drug peer support specialists, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and persons who are seeking registration or certification.
(5) A certified clinical supervisor may supervise registered alcohol and drug peer support specialists, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and persons who are seeking registration or certification.
Section 18.
CHAPTER 223 19 Section 18.
(5) Each agency shall file with the cabinet from time to time, the data, statistics, Page 41 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN schedules, or information the cabinet may reasonably require for the purposes of this section.
(5) Each agency shall file with the cabinet from time to time, the data, statistics, schedules, or information the cabinet may reasonably require for the purposes of this section.
The decision rendered by the hearing officer shall be a final order Page 42 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN of the cabinet on the matter, and any party aggrieved by the decision may appeal to the Franklin Circuit Court.
The decision rendered by the hearing officer shall be a final order of the cabinet on the matter, and any party aggrieved by the decision may appeal to the Franklin Circuit Court.
(b) Within five (5) working days of completion of a hearing on an emergency suspension or within thirty (30) calendar days from the conclusion of a hearing on the denial, revocation or modification of a license, the findings and recommendations of the hearing officer shall be transmitted to the cabinet, with a synopsis of the evidence contained in the record and a statement of the basis of the hearing officer's findings.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) Within five (5) working days of completion of a hearing on an emergency suspension or within thirty (30) calendar days from the conclusion of a hearing on the denial, revocation or modification of a license, the findings and recommendations of the hearing officer shall be transmitted to the cabinet, with a synopsis of the evidence contained in the record and a statement of the basis of the hearing officer's findings.
Page 43 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (11) Each program operated by a licensed agency shall be subject to visitation and inspection by the cabinet and the cabinet shall inspect each agency prior to granting a license.
(11) Each program operated by a licensed agency shall be subject to visitation and inspection by the cabinet and the cabinet shall inspect each agency prior to granting a license.
Page 44 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (a) Compliance with relevant local ordinances and zoning requirements;
(a) Compliance with relevant local ordinances and zoning requirements;
(m) Rights of clients;[ and] (n) Monitoring of narcotic treatment programs by the cabinet;
(m) Rights of clients;[ and] CHAPTER 223 21 (n) Monitoring of narcotic treatment programs by the cabinet;
(1) (a) By December 31, 2022, the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall, upon the recommendation of the secretary of the Personnel Page 45 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN Cabinet and in accordance with KRS Chapter 45A, select and enter into a contract, the effective date of which shall not be later than January 1, 2023, with a single independent entity for the purpose of monitoring all pharmacy benefit claims for every individual enrolled in the Public Employee Health Insurance Program.
(1) (a) By December 31, 2022, the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet shall, upon the recommendation of the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet and in accordance with KRS Chapter 45A, select and enter into a contract, the effective date of which shall not be later than January 1, 2023, with a single independent entity for the purpose of monitoring all pharmacy benefit claims for every individual enrolled in the Public Employee Health Insurance Program.
Page 46 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (3) The entity contracted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall:
(3) The entity contracted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall:
(c) Identify and correct errors in pharmacy benefit claims in order to avoid or reduce erroneous overpayments by an insurer contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.225, a third-party administrator contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.2254, or a pharmacy benefit manager contracted to administer pharmacy benefits in the Public Employee Health Insurance Program;
(c) Identify and correct errors in pharmacy benefit claims in order to avoid or reduce erroneous overpayments by an insurer contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.225, a third-party administrator Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.2254, or a pharmacy benefit manager contracted to administer pharmacy benefits in the Public Employee Health Insurance Program;
Page 47 of 49 SB017820.100 - 1932 - XXXX Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 178/EN (d) Identify underpayments made by an insurer contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.225, a third-party administrator contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.2254, or a pharmacy benefit manager contracted to administer pharmacy benefits in the Public Employee Health Insurance Program;
(d) Identify underpayments made by an insurer contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.225, a third-party administrator contracted pursuant to KRS 18A.2254, or a pharmacy benefit manager contracted to administer pharmacy benefits in the Public Employee Health Insurance Program;
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Signed by Governor April 20, 2022.
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  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 223)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 31-2

  6. Senate concurred in House Floor Amendments (1) (3) (5) and (4-title)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1) (3) (5) and (4-title)

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 90-7 with floor amendments (1) (3) (5) and (4-title)

  11. floor amendments (5) (6) (8) and (7-title) filed

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

  13. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 29, 2022

  14. 2nd reading, to Rules

  15. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  16. to Health & Family Services (H)

  17. to Committee on Committees (H)

  18. received in House

  19. 3rd reading, passed 31-0

  20. posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 04, 2022

  21. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

  22. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar

  23. to Health & Welfare (S)

  24. to Committee on Committees (S)

  25. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on · 6 voted No

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (137)

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE SB 178 w/ hfa1 hfa3 hfa5 hfta4

Passed 31 Yea · 2 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12204
Republican 17000
Democrat 2000
Total 31204
% of votes cast 84%5%0%11%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Parrett — Yea
Turner — Yea
Schroder — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Smith — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Schickel — Nay
Southworth — Nay
Castlen — Not Voting
Hornback — Not Voting
Kerr — Not Voting
Westerfield — Not Voting
Harper Angel — 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
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell 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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Passed 53 Yea · 0 Nay · 48 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 270026
Unaffiliated 220017
Democrat 4005
Total 530048
% of votes cast 52%0%0%48%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Santoro — Yea
Bechler — Yea
Fischer — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Jenkins — Yea
Minter — Yea
Smith — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Cantrell — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Heath — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Rowland — Yea
DuPlessis — Yea
Massey — Yea
Flood — Not Voting
Pratt — Not Voting
McCoy — Not Voting
Webber — Not Voting
Burch — Not Voting
Graham — Not Voting
Hatton — Not Voting
Westrom — Not Voting
Dixon — Not Voting
Wheatley — Not Voting
Donohue — Not Voting
Scott — Not Voting
Commonwealth of Kentucky — Not Voting
Huff R — Not Voting
Kirk McCormick — Not Voting
Miller C — Not Voting
Miller J — Not Voting
Stevenson C — Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Not Voting
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Not Voting
Aaron Reed Republican Not Voting
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Not Voting
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Not Voting
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Not Voting
David W. Osborne Republican Not Voting
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Not Voting
John Blanton Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Not Voting
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Not Voting
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Not Voting
Randy Bridges Republican Not Voting
Richard White Republican Not Voting
Ryan Dotson Republican Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Not Voting
Shane Baker Republican Not Voting
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Not Voting
Suzanne Miles Republican Not Voting
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Not Voting
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Pass

Passed 90 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 45600
Unaffiliated 36100
Democrat 9000
Total 90700
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Fischer — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Scott — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Jenkins — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Minter — Yea
Smith — Yea
Flood — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Koenig — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Graham — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Burch — Yea
Prunty — Yea
Cantrell — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Dixon — Yea
Hatton — Yea
Donohue — Yea
Heath — Yea
Massey — Yea
Webber — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Rowland — Yea
Westrom — Yea
DuPlessis — Yea
Wheatley — Yea
Santoro — Yea
Bechler — Nay
Huff R — Yea
Kirk McCormick — Yea
Miller J — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
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 Nay
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Nay
Jennifer Decker Republican Nay
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Nay
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
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Nay
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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PASS SB 178

Passed 31 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14002
Republican 17000
Democrat 0002
Total 31004
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Hornback — Yea
Schroder — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Castlen — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Yates — Yea
Turner — Yea
Kerr — Not Voting
Smith — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Not Voting
Karen Berg Democrat Not Voting
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 178 do?
Amend KRS 309.0834 to require the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors to promulgate administrative regulations to exempt applicants for certification as clinical supervisors from meeting certain requirements for a limited amount of time if the applicants were licensed and approved on March 24, 2021; permits applicants granted certification to supervise immediately; requires applicants after the limited time period to meet all requirements for certification; EMERGENCY.
Who sponsors SB 178?
SB 178 is sponsored by Julie Raque Adams (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 178?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 16, 2022. Enacted.
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