2014 Legislative Recap

2014

Legislative Recap

2014 Overview

Legislative Victories Northern Kentucky Consensus Committee Funding options were approved to allow Kentucky Community & Technical College System to build priority projects throughout the system. Two items on the Northern Kentucky Consensus Committee list of recommendations can be built using this expansion: The Gateway Urban Campus and Jefferson Community and Technical College Carrollton Campus.

Rendering of Gateway Science & Allied Health Center at the Urban Campus.

Northern Kentucky University was authorized funding to build the Health Innovations Center. With healthcare on the horizon as the next major challenge our nation faces, NKU is building a state of the art facility to train the workforce of tomorrow.

Example architecture for Health Innovations Center.

Riverfront Commons was awarded dollars to continue development. As an 11.5 mile walking/ biking path that runs along the Ohio River, Riverfront Commons will provide residents with a valuable quality of life option

Riverfront Commons groundbreaking in Newport. Photo Credit: Michael Monks

Transportation Northern Kentucky received continued funding for a number of projects throughout the region. Of particular note are KY-536 and KY Route 9.

The development of KY-536 will provide a much needed east-west connector through the southern parts of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties.

KY Route 9 will be developed along the Licking River and across the Ohio Riverfront through Newport. The new access route will drive development in the Urban Core.

Cyber Security This legislation requires state and local government to protect business and citizen data. It also establishes a protocol for notifying appropriate parties if data are compromised.

Angel Investor Tax Credit The angel investor tax credit program will be expanded to include to help start-up companies, like UpTech portfolio companies, develop, grow, and prosper in the Commonwealth.

Governor Steve Beshear signing the Angel Investor Tax Credit into law.

Pictured left to right: Rep. Sal Santoro, Rep. Adam Koenig, Sen. John Schickel, Bill Robinson (Frost Brown Todd), Sen. Katie Stine, Rep. Rick Rand, Casey Barach (KY Innovation Network/ezone), Governor Steve Beshear, Jim Uber (CitiLogics), Rep. Arnold Simpson, Trey Grayson (NKY Chamber), and Amanda Greenwell (UpTech).

Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) The Childcare Assistance Program provides aid to parents who are either attending school or working. The assistance supports those working to climb the career ladder while ensuring kids are receiving appropriate childcare.

Opportunities in 2015 Expanded Gaming Legislation would allow Kentucky citizens to vote on expanding gaming in the Commonwealth. This would save millions of Kentucky dollars from being spent in neighboring states while bolstering state revenues.

Public-Private Partnerships (P3) P3 legislation would authorize state and local governments to contract with the private business sector for a range of options. This encourages private investment, competition, saves tax dollars, and promotes transparency in government spending. All of Kentucky’s bordering states utilize P3.

Medical Review Panels Medical Review Panels play a critical part in lowering costs to the healthcare system. By implementing a review process for cases against healthcare providers, the number of meritless lawsuits would be limited. This would result directly in stabilizing the medical system and make it more attractive to employers.

Addressing the Heroin Epidemic Northern Kentucky has been ground zero for the heroin epidemic.

A multipronged approach consisting of increased education, treat-

Telecommunication Reform By modernizing Kentucky’s outdated telecommunications laws, legislation would encourage companies in this industry to invest in modern technology like high-speed broadband and mobile service.

2014 NKY Caucus Voting Voting Record: House Minimum Wage

Cyber Security

Public-Private Partnerships

Angel Tax Credit & CCAP

Road Fund

HB1

HB5

HB407

HB445

HB236

No

Yes

No*

Yes

Yes

Joseph Fischer (R)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Dennis Keene (D)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Thomas Kerr (R)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Adam Koenig (R)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Brian Linder (R)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Thomas McKee (D)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Ryan Quarles (R)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Rick Rand (D)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sal Santoro (R)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Arnold Simpson (D)

Yes

Yes

-

Yes

-

Diane St. Onge (R)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Addia Wuchner (R)

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Bill Number Chamber Position

*The NKY Chamber supports clean public-private partnership legislation but opposed the amended bill language

2014 NKY Caucus Voting Voting Record: Senate Cyber Security

Public Private Partnerships

Angel Tax Credit Worker’s Comp Heroin Epidemic & CCAP Special Fund

Telecommunications Reform

Medical Review Panels

Bill Number

HB5

HB407

HB445

SB5

SB63

SB99

SB119

Chamber Position

Yes

No*

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Julian Carroll (D)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Paul Hornback (R)

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Chris McDaniel (R)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

John Schickel (R)

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Katie Stine (R)

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Damon Thayer (R)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

*The NKY Chamber supports clean public-private partnership legislation but opposed the amended bill language

2014 Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus

Senator Julian Carroll District 7

Senator John Schickel District 11

Senator Damon Thayer District 17

Senator Paul Hornback District 20

Senator Chris McDaniel District 23

Senator Katie Stine District 24

Representative Rick Rand District 47

Representative Sal Santoro District 60

Representative Brian Linder District 61

Representative Ryan Quarles District 62

Representative Diane St. Onge District 63

Representative Arnold Simpson District 65

Representative Tom Kerr District 64

Representative Addia Wuchner District 66

Representative Dennis Keene District 67

Representative Joe Fischer District 68

Representative Adam Koenig District 69

Representative Thomas McKee District 78

Trey Grayson

President/ CEO tgrayson@nkychamber.com

Adam Caswell

Vice President Public Affairs acaswell@nkychamber.com

Kevin Donnelly

Manager, Public Affairs kdonnelly@nkychamber.com 859.578.8800 www.nkychamber.com

Special thanks to our 2014 Legislative Appreciation Breakfast Sponsors: Citi Gateway Community & Technical College Northern Kentucky University River Metals Recycling, LLC