1. KCTCS Board of Regents 2019 Legislative Session Preparation

2. Legislative Leadership Republican majority
Speaker David Osborne
Oldham County
President Robert Stivers
Clay County
Speaker Pro Tempore David Meade
Lincoln County
Senate President Pro Tempore David Givens
Green County
Floor Leader Damon Thayer
Scott County
Floor Leader Bam Carney
Taylor County
Caucus Chair Julie Raque Adams
Jefferson County
Caucus Chair Suzanne Miles
Daviess County
Whip Mike Wilson
Warren County
Whip Chad McCoy
Nelson County

3. Legislative LeadershIp Democratic Minority
House Floor Leader Rocky Adkins – Elliot County
Likely Senate Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey – Jefferson County

4. Committee Chairs of importance for KCTCS
Issues of prominence in the 2019 Legislative session
Kentucky House of Representatives
Senate
Appropriations and Revenue Chair – Steven Rudy (R- McCracken)
BR Sub-Committee Chair for Post-Secondary Education – James Tipton (R-Spencer)
Education Chair – Vacant
State Government Chair – Jerry Miller (R-Jefferson)
Economic Development and Work-Force Chair – Phillip Pratt (R-Scott)
Appropriations and Revenue Chair – Chris McDaniel (R-Kenton)
Education Chair - Max Wise (R-Taylor County)
State and Local Government – Schroder (R- Campbell)

5. Issues of prominence in the 2019 Legislative session
For KCTCS
Overall
Work-Ready Scholarships
Dual Credit
School Safety
Work Force Development Reform
Pension Reform
Tax Reform
Tort Reform
School Choice
Social Issues

6. What to Expect from the KCTCS Advocacy Team
Dr. Jay Box – Dr. Box will meet with leadership and committee chairs on issues directly related to KCTCS and its interests both budget and policy related. Brian Perry – Brian will attend committee hearings on topics of interest, monitor all ongoing legislation, attend meetings with other KCTCS advocates and manage KCTCS’ overall advocacy strategy. Commonwealth Alliances – The Commonwealth Alliances team will provide information and strategy related to the overall goals of the General Assembly and associated politics. CA is the front line of communication and advocacy with legislators and also work closely with the Executive Branch when needed. Commonwealth will work closely with KCTCS to ensure their advocacy goals are met. College Presidents – The KCTCS College Presidents will work closely with the rest of the advocacy team to ensure their local legislators are aware and supportive of KCTCS’ legislative goals and advocacy.

7. What to expect Important dates and schedule
January 8th – 1st Day of Session
January 12th – Session Breaks
February – Session Reconvenes
March 15th – Veto Days Begin
March 29th – Session Concludes
For KCTCS:
“Thank you” Reception – February 28th
Luncheons – February 7, 13, 20, 26

8. Tips for meeting with legislators
Keep your conversation focused on your unified request(s) and stay on message;
Develop one personal story about each issue;
Don’t assume the Legislator knows about your field or the legislation you came to discuss
Explain your role
Avoid acronyms
Gather materials (“leave behind documents”) to leave with your lawmakers;
Remain flexible (location and length of the meeting) and friendly;
Show appreciation for staff;
Leave any partisan politics at the door. If you don’t know the answer to a question simply say so (and note the specific question on your feedback);
Conclude the meeting with a clear restatement of your unified request.

9. Thank you!