Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 3 — AN ACT relating to the Department of Agriculture and declaring an emergency.

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    Enacted

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Summary

Amend KRS 150.021 to remove the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, administratively attach the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to the Department of Agriculture, transfer records associated with the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to the department; amend KRS 150.022 to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint members of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission; amend KRS 12.020, 150.061, 235.010, 235.030, 235.130, and 246.030 to conform; make provisions for vacated appointments and process of new appointments; EMERGENCY.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and declaring an emergency.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA AN ACT relating to the Department of Agriculture and declaring an emergency.
(1) The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources shall constitute a[an independent] department of state government within the meaning of KRS Chapter 12, and shall be administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet only for those limited functions and purposes expressly requested by the department to be performed by the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.
(1) The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources shall constitute an independent department of state government within the meaning of KRS Chapter 12, and shall be administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet] only for those limited functions and purposes expressly requested by the department to be performed by the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet].
The department shall have sole discretion as to which functions shall be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department and the properties in its custody and control].
The department shall have sole discretion as to which functions shall be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department and the properties in its custody and control.
(3) On the effective date of this Act[April 13, 2022], copies of any records, files, or documents, including any legal documents or memoranda, associated with functions of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources[ that were previously] Page 1 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 performed by the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet[ but for which it is no longer deemed responsible,] shall be transmitted to the department.
(3) On the effective date of this Act[April 13, 2022], copies of any records, files, or documents, including any legal documents or memoranda, associated with functions of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources[ that were previously] performed by the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet[ but for which it is no longer Page 1 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA deemed responsible,] shall be transmitted to the department.
(b) When the term of a member expires, the commissioner shall call a meeting of Page 2 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 the sportsmen in that district not later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the member's term.
(b) When the term of a member expires, the commissioner shall call a meeting of the sportsmen in that district not later than thirty (30) days prior to the Page 2 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA expiration of the member's term.
(7) The Commissioner of Agriculture[Governor] shall remove any member of the Page 3 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 commission for cause under subsection (2) of this section and may remove a member of the commission for nonfeasance, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office;
(7) The Commissioner of Agriculture[Governor] shall remove any member of the commission for cause under subsection (2) of this section and may remove a Page 3 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA member of the commission for nonfeasance, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office;
The Page 4 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 commissioner shall serve for a defined employment contract term not to exceed four (4) years and shall be subject to:
The commissioner shall serve for a defined employment contract term not to exceed Page 4 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA four (4) years and shall be subject to:
(5) If federal or other grant funds become available to pay their salaries, the Page 5 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 commissioner may appoint and employ other persons that he or she may deem necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
(5) If federal or other grant funds become available to pay their salaries, the commissioner may appoint and employ other persons that he or she may deem Page 5 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.
(5) "Safe boating certificate" means a document attesting the successful completion of Page 6 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 instruction, approved by the department or given by the United States Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary or the United States Power Squadron, to prepare an individual to safely operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on the waters of the Commonwealth;
(5) "Safe boating certificate" means a document attesting the successful completion of instruction, approved by the department or given by the United States Coast Guard Page 6 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA or Coast Guard Auxiliary or the United States Power Squadron, to prepare an individual to safely operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on the waters of the Commonwealth;
Page 7 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 Section 5.
Section 5.
This chapter shall be known as the State Boating Act and shall be administered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, which is administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet only for those limited functions and purposes expressly requested by the department to be performed by the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.
Page 7 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA This chapter shall be known as the State Boating Act and shall be administered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, which is administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet] only for those limited functions and purposes expressly requested by the department to be performed by the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet].
The department shall have sole discretion as to which functions shall be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department and the properties in its custody and control].
The department shall have sole discretion as to which functions shall be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department and the properties in its custody and control.
The Page 8 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 clerk shall retain two dollars ($2), the Transportation Cabinet shall receive two dollars ($2) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet] shall receive one dollar ($1).
The Page 8 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA clerk shall retain two dollars ($2), the Transportation Cabinet shall receive two dollars ($2) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture[Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet] shall receive one dollar ($1).
KRS 230.225 is amended to read as follows:
(1) The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission shall constitute[is created as] an independent department[agency] of state government to regulate the conduct of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing, sports wagering, and related activities within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The racing commission shall be administratively attached to the Department of Agriculture only for those limited functions and purposes expressly requested by the racing commission to be performed by the Department of Agriculture.
The racing commission shall have Page 9 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA sole discretion as to which functions shall be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the racing commission and the properties in its custody and control [Public Protection Cabinet for administrative purposes].
(2) (a) 1.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission shall consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by the Governor, with the secretaries of the [Public Protection Cabinet, ]Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, and Cabinet for Economic Development[ Cabinet], and the Commissioner of Agriculture, or their designees, serving as ex officio nonvoting members.
2.
The members appointed by the Governor shall be subject to Senate confirmation in accordance with KRS 11.160.
(b) Two (2) members shall have no financial interest in the business or industry regulated.
(c) The members of the racing commission shall be appointed to serve for a term of four (4) years, except the initial terms shall be staggered as follows:
1.
Five (5) members shall serve for a term of four (4) years;
2.
Five (5) members shall serve for a term of three (3) years;
and 3.
Five (5) members shall serve for a term of two (2) years.
(d) 1.
a.
Members of the racing commission shall serve until their successors are duly appointed and confirmed by the Senate, but no later than one (1) year following the expiration of the member's term.
b.
If after one (1) year a successor has not been duly appointed and confirmed by the Senate, that seat shall become vacant and remain vacant until a successor has been duly appointed and confirmed.
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Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by Page 10 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA expiration of a term shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term.
A member chosen under this subparagraph shall not serve on the racing commission until duly confirmed by the Senate.
(e) In making appointments, the Governor may consider members broadly representative of the Thoroughbred industry and members broadly representative of the standardbred, quarter horse, Appaloosa, or Arabian industries.
The Governor may also consider recommendations from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, Inc., the Kentucky Division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, the Kentucky Harness Horsemen's Association, and other interested organizations.
(3) (a) Members of the racing commission shall receive no compensation for serving on the commission, but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses for attending meetings and performing other official functions consistent with the reimbursement policy for state employees established by KRS 45.101 and administrative regulations promulgated thereunder.
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(b) The Governor shall appoint one (1) member of the racing commission to serve as its chairperson who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c) The Governor shall further designate a second member to serve as vice chair with authority to act in the absence of the chairperson.
(d) Before entering upon the discharge of their duties, all members of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission shall take the constitutional oath of office.
(4) (a) The racing commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business and may in its discretion establish a branch office or offices.
(b) The racing commission may hold meetings at any of its offices or at any other place when the convenience of the racing commission requires.
Page 11 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA (c) All meetings of the racing commission shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend meetings.
(d) A majority of the voting members of the racing commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of its business or exercise of any of its powers.
(5) Except as otherwise provided, the racing commission shall be responsible for the following:
(a) Developing and implementing programs designed to ensure the safety and well-being of horses, jockeys, and drivers;
(b) Developing programs and procedures that will aggressively fulfill its oversight and regulatory role on such matters as medical practices and integrity issues;
(c) Recommending tax incentives and implementing incentive programs to ensure the strength and growth of the equine industry;
(d) Designing and implementing programs that strengthen the ties between Kentucky's horse industry and the state's universities, with the goal of significantly increasing the economic impact of the horse industry on Kentucky's economy, improving research for the purpose of promoting the enhanced health and welfare of the horse, and other related industry issues;
(e) Developing and supporting programs which ensure that Kentucky remains in the forefront of equine research;
(f) Developing monitoring programs to ensure the highest integrity of sporting events and sports wagering;
and (g) Developing a program to share wagering information with sports governing bodies upon which sports wagering may be conducted.
The program shall be designed to assist the racing commission in determining potential problems or questionable activity and provide reports to sports governing bodies effectively.
Page 12 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA Section 8.
KRS 230.817 is amended to read as follows:
(1) (a) There is hereby established in the State Treasury a restricted account to be known as the sports wagering administration fund.
The fund shall consist of moneys received from the moneys collected under KRS 138.552, 230.811, and 230.814 and state appropriations.
(b) 1.
The amounts deposited in the fund shall be used as follows:
a.
For administrative expenses relating to or associated with the purposes of sports wagering which shall be disbursed by the Finance and Administration Cabinet upon the warrant of the Commissioner of Agriculture[Public Protection Cabinet];
and b.
Two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the funds shall be deposited in the Kentucky problem gambling assistance account established in KRS 230.826.
2.
The remaining funds shall be deposited in the Kentucky permanent pension fund established in KRS 42.205.
3.
Any interest accruing to the fund shall become a part of the fund and shall not lapse.
(2) Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, fund amounts not expended at the close of a fiscal year shall not lapse but shall be carried forward into the next fiscal year.
(3) Moneys deposited in the fund are hereby appropriated for the purposes set forth in this section and shall not be appropriated or transferred by the General Assembly for any other purposes.
Section 9.
KRS 12.252 is amended to read as follows:
(1) There is established within the Public Protection Cabinet a Department of Financial Institutions, a Department of Insurance, a Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, a Department of Charitable Gaming, a Department of Professional Licensing, and a Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Each department shall Page 13 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA be headed by a commissioner appointed by the Governor as required by KRS 12.040 and, where appropriate, by KRS 238.510, 241.015, and 304.2-020.
Commissioners shall be directly responsible to the secretary and shall perform the functions, powers, and duties provided by law and prescribed by the secretary.
(2) The secretary of the Public Protection Cabinet shall be appointed by the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.255.
The Office of the Secretary shall contain the following entities:
(a) The Office of Communications and Public Outreach, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050;
(b) The Office of Legal Services, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050 and 12.210;
(c) The Office of Administrative Hearings, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050 and 12.210;
and (d) The Office of Administrative Services, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor in accordance with KRS 12.050.
(3) There is established within the Public Protection Cabinet the Office of Claims and Appeals pursuant to KRS 49.010.
[(4) The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is attached to the Public Protection Cabinet for administrative purposes only, except as provided in KRS 131.330.] (4)[(5)] There is established within the Public Protection Cabinet the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission, which shall be headed by an executive director appointed by the secretary with the approval of the Governor as required by KRS 12.050.
The executive director shall be directly responsible to the secretary and Page 14 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA shall perform the functions, powers, and duties provided by law and prescribed by the secretary.
Section 10.
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(e) The Education and Outreach Division;
(8) The State Board of Agriculture;[ and] (9) The Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, which shall include the following:
Page 15 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA (8) The State Board of Agriculture;[ and] (9) The Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, which shall include the following:
and (10) The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, which shall include the following:
(10) The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, which shall include the following:
Page 10 of 56 XXXX 2/28/2024 12:46 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS BR 1346 (e) Division of Information and Education;
(e) Division of Information and Education;
and (g) Division of Marketing.
and (g) Division of Marketing;
Section 8.
and (11) The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, for administrative purposes only, and which shall include the following:
(a) Office of the Executive Director;
1.
Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering;
2.
Division of Stewards;
3.
Division of Licensing;
4.
Division of Enforcement;
5.
Division of Incentives and Development;
6.
Division of Veterinary Services;
7.
Division of Compliance;
and 8.
Division of Sports Wagering.
Section 11.
Departments, program cabinets and their departments, and the respective major administrative bodies that they include are enumerated in this section.
Departments, program cabinets and their departments, and the respective major Page 16 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA administrative bodies that they include are enumerated in this section.
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(a) Treasurer.
1.
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(e) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
1.
Office of the Executive Director.
a.
Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering.
b.
Division of Stewards.
c.
Division of Licensing.
d.
Division of Enforcement.
e.
Division of Incentives and Development.
f.
Division of Veterinary Services.
g.
Division of Compliance.
h.
Division of Sports Wagering.
c.
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b.
1.
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3.
(d) Office of Energy Policy.
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2.
(d) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
[(d) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
a.
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e.
Division of Veterinary Services.
Division of Veterinary Services.] (d)[(e)] Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(e) Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(f) Department of Charitable Gaming.
(e)[(f)] Department of Charitable Gaming.
(g) Department of Financial Institutions.
(f)[(g)] Department of Financial Institutions.
(h) Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
(g)[(h)] Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
(i) Department of Insurance.
(h)[(i)] Department of Insurance.
5.
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(j) Department of Professional Licensing.
(i)[(j)] Department of Professional Licensing.
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(k) Office of Legal Services.
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2.
5.
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(l) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Contract Compliance.
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(p) Kentucky Housing Corporation.
9.
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2.
13.
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2.
(c) Office of Employee Relations.
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(g) Governmental Services Center.
11.
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2.
1.
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(j) Office of Unemployment Insurance.
(3) Department for Local Government.
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(7) Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs.
Section 9.
Section 12.
(b) Board of Elections.
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(5) Department of the Treasury.
(e) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
1.
Office of the Executive Director.
a.
Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering.
b.
Division of Stewards.
c.
Division of Licensing.
d.
Division of Enforcement.
e.
Division of Incentives and Development.
f.
Division of Veterinary Services.
g.
Division of Compliance.
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Division of Sports Wagering.
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3.
(k) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Services.
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a.
6.
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(e) Office of Administrative Services.
f.
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(d) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
[(d) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
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c.
Division of Veterinary Services.
Division of Veterinary Services.] (d)[(e)] Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(e) Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(f) Department of Charitable Gaming.
(e)[(f)] Department of Charitable Gaming.
(g) Department of Financial Institutions.
(f)[(g)] Department of Financial Institutions.
2.
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(h) Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
(g)[(h)] Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
(i) Department of Insurance.
(h)[(i)] Department of Insurance.
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7.
(j) Department of Professional Licensing.
(i)[(j)] Department of Professional Licensing.
2.
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(a) Office of the Secretary.
f.
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7.
(b) Office of the Inspector General.
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(p) Kentucky Housing Corporation.
3.
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2.
3.
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2.
3.
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(g) Governmental Services Center.
c.
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d.
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(j) Office of Unemployment Insurance.
(q) Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
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(6) Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Section 10.
Section 13.
except in the case of the Personnel Board and where the attached department or administrative body is headed by a constitutionally elected officer, the attachment shall be solely for the purpose of dissemination of information and coordination of activities and shall not include any authority over the functions, personnel, funds, equipment, facilities, or records of the department or administrative body.
except in the case of the Personnel Board and where the Page 47 of 63 SB000310.100 - 1346 - XXXX 3/15/2024 1:08 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 3/GA attached department or administrative body is headed by a constitutionally elected officer, the attachment shall be solely for the purpose of dissemination of information and coordination of activities and shall not include any authority over the functions, personnel, funds, equipment, facilities, or records of the department or administrative body.
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(5) Department of the Treasury.
7.
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(e) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
1.
Office of the Executive Director.
a.
Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering.
b.
Division of Stewards.
c.
Division of Licensing.
d.
Division of Enforcement.
e.
Division of Incentives and Development.
f.
Division of Veterinary Services.
g.
Division of Compliance.
h.
Division of Sports Wagering.
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3.
c.
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a.
4.
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(e) Office of Administrative Services.
3.
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(d) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
[(d) Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
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c.
f.
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Division of Veterinary Services.
Division of Veterinary Services.] (d)[(e)] Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(e) Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
(f) Department of Charitable Gaming.
(e)[(f)] Department of Charitable Gaming.
(g) Department of Financial Institutions.
(f)[(g)] Department of Financial Institutions.
(h) Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
(g)[(h)] Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
(i) Department of Insurance.
(h)[(i)] Department of Insurance.
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7.
(j) Department of Professional Licensing.
(i)[(j)] Department of Professional Licensing.
(4) Transportation Cabinet:
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(a) Office of the Secretary.
a.
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7.
(b) Department for Public Health.
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(q) Kentucky Local Correctional Facilities Construction Authority.
(t) Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.
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3.
6.
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(f)[(g)] Office of Legal Affairs.
(i)[(j)] Office of Arts and Cultural Heritage.
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(h) Department of Employee Insurance.
(10) Education and Labor Cabinet:
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3.
(e) Kentucky Environmental Education Council.
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(k) Kentucky Unemployment Insurance Commission.
2.
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(7) Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs.
(10) Kentucky Communications Network Authority.
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Section 11.
Section 14.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioners appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture pursuant to Sections 1 to 10 of this Act shall take their seats upon appointment.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioners appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture pursuant to Section 2 of this Act shall take their seats upon appointment.
Section 12.
Section 15.
Whereas the orderly administration of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the interests of Kentuckians who enjoy hunting, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities supported by the department deserve to be free from executive branch decisions based on considerations other than the best interests of the department and the Kentuckians it serves, 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.
Whereas the orderly administration of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the interests of Kentuckians who enjoy activities supported by the department and commission deserve to be free from executive branch decisions based on considerations other than the best interests of those agencies and the Kentuckians they serve, 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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Action History

  1. floor amendment (2) filed

  2. floor amendment (1) filed

  3. to Committee on Committees (H)

  4. received in House

  5. passed 20-16 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (5) and Floor Amendment (4-title)

  6. floor amendment (2-title) ruled out of order

  7. floor amendments (1) and (3) withdrawn

  8. 3rd reading

  9. floor amendment adopted Committee Substitute (1)

  10. passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 14, 2024

  12. floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendment (4-title) filed to bill

  13. 2nd reading, to Rules

  14. floor amendments (1) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute , floor amendment (2-title) filed to bill

  15. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  16. to Agriculture (S)

  17. to Committee on Committees (S)

  18. introduced in Senate

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PASS SB 3 w/ SCS1, SFTA4, SFA5

Passed 20 Yea · 16 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 0300
Unaffiliated 3400
Republican 17901
Total 201601
% of votes cast 54%43%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Schickel — Nay
Southworth — Nay
Yates — Nay
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Turner — Yea
Harper Angel — Nay
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Nay
Greg Elkins Republican Nay
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Nay
Jimmy Higdon Republican Nay
Julie Raque Adams Republican Nay
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Nay
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Nay
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Nay
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Not Voting
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3 do?
Amend KRS 150.021 to remove the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, administratively attach the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to the Department of Agriculture, transfer records associated with the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to the department; amend KRS 150.022 to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint members of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission; amend KRS 12.020, 150.061, 235.010, 235.030, 235.130, and 246.030 to conform; make provisions for vacated appointments and process of new appointments; EMERGENCY.
Who sponsors SB 3?
SB 3 is sponsored by Jason Howell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 3?
This bill died with 2024 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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