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