KCTCS Board of Regents 2019 Legislative Session Preparation

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

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.

Thank you!