Kentucky 2022 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 43 — AN ACT relating to legislative oversight of health, welfare, and family services issues.

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Summary

Amend KRS 21A.190, 157.065, 194A.030, 194A.365, 199.665, 199.8943, 199.8983, 211.684, 605.120, 620.055, 620.320, and 620.345 to remove reference to the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee; amend KRS 200.575 to remove reference to the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee and replace it with Legislative Research Commission; repeal KRS 6.940, relating to the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee and KRS 6.943, relating to the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2023.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 AN ACT relating to legislative oversight of health, welfare, and family services issues.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA AN ACT relating to legislative oversight of health, welfare, and family services issues.
Whether the pilot project supports a determination that such proceedings Page 1 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 should be presumptively open;
Whether the pilot project supports a determination that such proceedings Page 1 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA should be presumptively open;
(2) The state board shall inform the school of the value of the school breakfast program, its favorable effects on student attendance and performance, and the Page 2 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 availability of funds to implement the program.
(2) The state board shall inform the school of the value of the school breakfast program, its favorable effects on student attendance and performance, and the Page 2 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA availability of funds to implement the program.
Organizational units, employees, or contractors of the cabinet shall not willfully obstruct an investigation, restrict access to records or personnel, or Page 3 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 retaliate against a complainant or cabinet employee;
Organizational units, employees, or contractors of the cabinet shall not willfully obstruct an investigation, restrict access to records or personnel, or Page 3 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA retaliate against a complainant or cabinet employee;
Provide information to the Office of the Attorney General, when Page 4 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 requested, related to substantiated violations of state law against an employee, a contractor of the cabinet, or a foster or adoptive parent;
Provide information to the Office of the Attorney General, when Page 4 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA requested, related to substantiated violations of state law against an employee, a contractor of the cabinet, or a foster or adoptive parent;
Page 5 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 4.
Page 5 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA 4.
The office shall provide central Page 6 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 review and oversight of legislation, policy, and administrative regulations.
The office shall provide central Page 6 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA review and oversight of legislation, policy, and administrative regulations.
The Department for Public Health shall develop and Page 7 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 operate all programs of the cabinet that provide health services and all programs for assessing the health status of the population for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, injury, disability, and premature death.
The Department for Public Health shall develop and Page 7 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA operate all programs of the cabinet that provide health services and all programs for assessing the health status of the population for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, injury, disability, and premature death.
Page 8 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 The commissioner for behavioral health, developmental and intellectual disabilities shall be by training and experience in administration and management qualified to perform the duties of the office.
Page 8 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA The commissioner for behavioral health, developmental and intellectual disabilities shall be by training and experience in administration and management qualified to perform the duties of the office.
The commissioner for family resource centers and volunteer services shall be by training and experience in administration and management qualified to perform the duties of the office, shall exercise authority Page 9 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 over the department under the direction of the secretary, and shall only fulfill those responsibilities as delegated by the secretary;
The commissioner for family resource centers and volunteer services shall be by training and experience in administration and management qualified to perform the duties of the office, shall exercise authority Page 9 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA over the department under the direction of the secretary, and shall only fulfill those responsibilities as delegated by the secretary;
The Department for Aging and Independent Living shall serve as the state unit as designated by the Administration Page 10 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 on Aging Services under the Older Americans Act and shall have responsibility for administration of the federal community support services, in-home services, meals, family and caregiver support services, elder rights and legal assistance, senior community services employment program, the state health insurance assistance program, state home and community based services including home care, Alzheimer's respite services and the personal care attendant program, certifications of assisted living facilities, the state Council on Alzheimer's Disease and other related disorders, and guardianship services.
The Department for Aging and Independent Living shall serve as the state unit as designated by the Administration Page 10 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA on Aging Services under the Older Americans Act and shall have responsibility for administration of the federal community support services, in-home services, meals, family and caregiver support services, elder rights and legal assistance, senior community services employment program, the state health insurance assistance program, state home and community based services including home care, Alzheimer's respite services and the personal care attendant program, certifications of assisted living facilities, the state Council on Alzheimer's Disease and other related disorders, and guardianship services.
family foster homes, Page 11 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 private child care facilities, and placement with biological parent or person exercising custodial control or supervision;
family foster homes, Page 11 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA private child care facilities, and placement with biological parent or person exercising custodial control or supervision;
Page 12 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (d) The executive director of the Governor's Office of Early Childhood, or designee;
Page 12 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (d) The executive director of the Governor's Office of Early Childhood, or designee;
Page 13 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 Section 6.
Page 13 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA Section 6.
(b) The Kentucky Department of Education shall, in consultation with the Early Childhood Advisory Council, promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to implement the quality-based graduated early childhood rating system, developed under subsection (2) of this section, Page 14 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 for public-funded preschool.
(b) The Kentucky Department of Education shall, in consultation with the Early Childhood Advisory Council, promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to implement the quality-based graduated early childhood rating system, developed under subsection (2) of this section, Page 14 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA for public-funded preschool.
Page 15 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (7) Any federally funded time-limited employee personnel positions created as a result of the federal Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge grant shall be eliminated upon depletion of the grant funds.
Page 15 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (7) Any federally funded time-limited employee personnel positions created as a result of the federal Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge grant shall be eliminated upon depletion of the grant funds.
Page 16 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (i) The commissioner of the Department for Public Health within the cabinet, or designee, as a nonvoting ex officio member;
Page 16 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (i) The commissioner of the Department for Public Health within the cabinet, or designee, as a nonvoting ex officio member;
Page 17 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (a) "Department" means the Department for Community Based Services;
Page 17 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (a) "Department" means the Department for Community Based Services;
Page 18 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (b) Provide standards for family preservation services programs;
Page 18 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (b) Provide standards for family preservation services programs;
and Page 19 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (c) Whose families are in conflict such that they are unable to exercise reasonable control of the child.
and Page 19 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (c) Whose families are in conflict such that they are unable to exercise reasonable control of the child.
Page 20 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (a) The number of families receiving family preservation services, the number of children in those families, and the number of children in those families who would have been placed in out-of-home care if the family preservation services had not be available;
Page 20 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (a) The number of families receiving family preservation services, the number of children in those families, and the number of children in those families who would have been placed in out-of-home care if the family preservation services had not be available;
and Page 21 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (c) "Maternal fatality" means the death of a woman within one (1) year of giving birth.
and Page 21 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (c) "Maternal fatality" means the death of a woman within one (1) year of giving birth.
The report shall include a statistical analysis, that include the demographics of race, income, Page 22 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 and geography, of the incidence and causes of child and maternal fatalities in the Commonwealth during the past fiscal year and recommendations for action.
The report shall include a statistical analysis, that include the demographics of race, income, Page 22 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA and geography, of the incidence and causes of child and maternal fatalities in the Commonwealth during the past fiscal year and recommendations for action.
(4) The cabinet is encouraged to develop pilot projects both within the state system and in collaboration with private child caring agencies to test alternative delivery Page 23 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 systems and nontraditional funding mechanisms.
(4) The cabinet is encouraged to develop pilot projects both within the state system and in collaboration with private child caring agencies to test alternative delivery Page 23 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA systems and nontraditional funding mechanisms.
(2) The external child fatality and near fatality review panel shall be composed of the Page 24 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 following five (5) ex officio nonvoting members and fifteen (15) voting members:
(2) The external child fatality and near fatality review panel shall be composed of the Page 24 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA following five (5) ex officio nonvoting members and fifteen (15) voting members:
(j) A peace officer with experience investigating child abuse and neglect fatalities and near fatalities to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three Page 25 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (3) names provided by the commissioner of the Kentucky State Police;
(j) A peace officer with experience investigating child abuse and neglect fatalities and near fatalities to be selected by the Attorney General from a list of three Page 25 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (3) names provided by the commissioner of the Kentucky State Police;
Initial terms of Page 26 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 members, other than those serving ex officio, shall be staggered to provide continuity.
Initial terms of Page 26 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA members, other than those serving ex officio, shall be staggered to provide continuity.
(6) Each panel member shall be provided copies of all information set out in this Page 27 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 subsection, including but not limited to records and information, upon request, to be gathered, unredacted, and submitted to the panel within thirty (30) days by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from the Department for Community Based Services or any agency, organization, or entity involved with a child subject to a fatality or near fatality:
(6) Each panel member shall be provided copies of all information set out in this Page 27 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA subsection, including but not limited to records and information, upon request, to be gathered, unredacted, and submitted to the panel within thirty (30) days by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from the Department for Community Based Services or any agency, organization, or entity involved with a child subject to a fatality or near fatality:
Page 28 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 1.
Page 28 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA 1.
(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 Page 29 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 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 that include but are not limited to the juvenile and family court records and orders set out in this Page 29 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA paragraph, pursuant to KRS Chapters 199, 403, 405, 406, and 600 to 645:
The goal of the committee shall be to ensure Page 30 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 impartiality regarding the operations of the panel during its review process.
The goal of the committee shall be to ensure Page 30 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA impartiality regarding the operations of the panel during its review process.
(12) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the portions of the external child fatality and near fatality review panel meetings during which an individual Page 31 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 child fatality or near fatality case is reviewed or discussed by panel members may be a closed session and subject to the provisions of KRS 61.815(1) and shall only occur following the conclusion of an open session.
(12) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the portions of the external child fatality and near fatality review panel meetings during which an individual Page 31 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA child fatality or near fatality case is reviewed or discussed by panel members may be a closed session and subject to the provisions of KRS 61.815(1) and shall only occur following the conclusion of an open session.
Page 32 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 (1) Establish, approve, and provide training programs for local citizen foster care review board members;
Page 32 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA (1) Establish, approve, and provide training programs for local citizen foster care review board members;
Page 33 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 Section 13.
Page 33 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA Section 13.
(5) The study group shall report its recommendations by July 1, 2019, to the Governor and[,] the Interim Joint Committees on Appropriations and Revenue and Health and Welfare and Family Services[, and the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Page 34 of 35 BR128900.100 - 1289 - XXXX Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BR 1289 Committee established in KRS 6.943].
(5) The study group shall report its recommendations by July 1, 2019, to the Governor and[,] the Interim Joint Committees on Appropriations and Revenue and Health and Welfare and Family Services[, and the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Page 34 of 35 SB004310.100 - 1289 - XXXX GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS SB 43/GA Committee established in KRS 6.943].
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  1. to State Government (H)

  2. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. 1st reading

  4. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  5. to Committee on Committees (H)

  6. received in House

  7. 3rd reading, passed 35-0

  8. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 21, 2022

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  11. to Health & Welfare (S)

  12. to Committee on Committees (S)

  13. introduced in Senate

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PASS SB 43

Passed 35 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 16000
Republican 17000
Democrat 2000
Total 35000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (35)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Parrett — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Hornback — Yea
Turner — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Schroder — Yea
Castlen — Yea
McGarvey — Yea
Smith — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Yates — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Thayer — Yea
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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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 43 do?
Amend KRS 21A.190, 157.065, 194A.030, 194A.365, 199.665, 199.8943, 199.8983, 211.684, 605.120, 620.055, 620.320, and 620.345 to remove reference to the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee; amend KRS 200.575 to remove reference to the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee and replace it with Legislative Research Commission; repeal KRS 6.940, relating to the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee and KRS 6.943, relating to the Child Welfare Oversight and Advisory Committee; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2023.
Who sponsors SB 43?
SB 43 is sponsored by Stephen Meredith (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 43?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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