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Legislative Update: Jeff Hoover elected to record breaking term Jamestown lawmaker, who is also the attorney for the Adair County School Board, is chosen as Republican Floor Leader for a record-breaking sixth consecutive term. First days a whirlwind of activity. One hundred fifty bills already filed. Representative Carney co-sponsors bill to have legislators forfeit pay in extra session if they fail to pass a budget in regular one. By State Representative Bam Carney Kentucky House District 51, Adair and Taylor Counties New Year Ushers in New Era in Kentucky House of Representatives As the Speaker's gavel fell on Tuesday, January 4, all 100 members of the Kentucky State House filed into the chamber, waiting to commence the 2011 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. This first organizational week was a whirlwind of activity that gave us all a sampling of what the remaining five weeks may hold. At the beginning of this four-day session, we received the official oath of office from Chief Justice John Minton of the Kentucky Supreme Court and selected legislative leadership. In the House Republican Caucus, history was made by electing Representative Jeff Hoover as our Floor Leader for a record-breaking sixth consecutive term. Also, Representative Greg Stumbo was re-elected to serve as Speaker of the House. Rep. Carney assigned to several key committees We also prepared for the second portion of this legislative session that will reconvene on February 1 by receiving our legislative committee assignments. These assignments, which we typically hold for at least a two-year term, allow us to have a hand in shaping legislation that affects many different sectors of our Commonwealth. I am honored to be a member of the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business; Appropriations and Revenue; State Government; and as a Vice-Chair on both the Economic Development Committee and the Education Committee. 150 bills filed for consideration this session Thus far, there have been more than 150 bills filed for consideration this session. Over the next two months, all 16 legislative committees will meet to debate the merits of these measures as they move through the lawmaking process, so now is the time to begin research. This research is a vital component to being an effective legislator because, while the bill may look simple and straightforward, it can contain unforeseen consequences or aid political agendas. Carney co-sponsors extra session pay forfeiture bill This year, I was proud to co-sponsor legislation that will make government more accountable to the people of Kentucky. House Bill 36 would require us, as legislators, to forfeit our pay during a special session if we are unable to pass a budget during the regular session of the General Assembly. House Bill 37 would require any bill that raises taxes or spends tax dollars to be made available to the public and all legislators at least 48 hours prior to a vote. Session will deal with school issues as well We must also deal with several other critical issues such as advancing our schools, providing protection for our citizens, and bringing better paying jobs to our communities. Regular session reconvenes on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 As I mentioned before, we will reconvene the 2011 Regular Session on Tuesday, February 1. 2011. The session presents an exciting opportunity for you to visit the Capitol and to experience, firsthand, the legislature in action. Each year, numerous schools, civic organizations, families, and individuals visit the Kentucky State Capitol Building. I hope to see many of our citizens during this year's session because I think it's important that you see your elected officials at work. Contact information for Rep. Carney In the meantime, I can be reached at home or through the toll-free message line in Frankfort at 1-800-372-7181. A taped message containing information on legislative committee meeting schedules is available by calling 1-800-633-9650, and information on the status of each bill is available by calling 1-866-840-2835. If you have Internet access, I can be reached by e-mail at john.carney@lrc.ky.gov. See Rep. Carney's LRC webpage at Representative John "Bam" Carney (R) This story was posted on 2011-01-08 04:30:47
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