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#KYGA21 Accessibility Guide as of 02/01/21 & Other Resources

  • Kelly Taulbee
  • Legislation, Need to Know

The 2021 Regular Session gaveled in yesterday. We have received additional information and are sharing this updated GA 2021 Accessibility Guide UPDATED AS OF 02/01/21, as well as additional materials to share. Please continue to share this guide with your networks, and if you have additional information, please share those details with us!

We will continue to ask questions about how Kentuckians will be able to participate meaningfully and safely during session with respect to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and safety precautions in place. We will provide updates as timely as possible when new information is available.

2021 STANDING COMMITTEES

In order to effectively advocate the policies we promote, it is critical to know who sits on each committee, especially with so many new members joining the 2021 General Assembly. The House Standing Committees and the Senate Standing Committees are all listed in the linked documents and below. We encourage to familiarize yourselves with these legislators and even reach out to introduce yourselves if they are a freshman member.

As you can already see by the headlines, although this is an odd-year “short” session, we anticipate a tremendous amount of activity to be packed into its “30-days”. Like Day One clockwork, an impressive 75 Senate Bills and 174 House Bills were filed yesterday. 

BUDGET ADDRESS TONIGHT!

Gov. Andy Beshear’s Budget Address will be televised on live broadcast via KET TONIGHT, Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 at 7PM ET/6PM CT. Viewers may additionally watch the broadcast at ket.org/live. Tomorrow morning, January 7th, 2021, Gov. Beshear’s Budget Director John Hicks will provide a more thorough and technical presentation to members of the Appropriations and Revenue Committees at 9AM ET.

We are linking additional resources below to assist us all as we maneuver the legislative session this year.

REMINDER: Session live-feed can be accessed on the LRC webpage, the Legislature’s YouTube Channel, or via www.ket.org/legislature. 

2021 SESSION ACCESSIBILITY GUIDANCE

2021 SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES

2021 HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEES

LRC WEBSITE

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR

STANDING COMMITTEE SCHEDULE

2021 REGULAR SESSION CALENDAR

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KVH is hiring a Policy Specialist!

Position: Policy SpecialistReports to: Director of Policy & Strategic PartnershipsDirect Reports: NoneLocation: Hybrid with travel. KY residence preferred. Kentucky Voices for Health (KVH) has been a respected voice of consumer advocates and a catalyst in health policy decision-making since 2007. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan coalition, we bring together individuals, advocates, community organizations, state agencies, and policymakers to address the underlying causes of poor health by connecting Kentuckians with opportunities to make change through policy advocacy.   Position Overview KVH seeks to hire a Policy Specialist to work collaboratively with boots-on-the-ground partners, safety-net providers, MCOs, state agencies, and policymakers to monitor changes in the healthcare system and assist Kentuckians in accessing health insurance, healthcare services, and other types of public assistance to meet their basic needs.  Successful applicants will share KVH’s mission to amplify the voices of consumers and health advocates in the decisions that affect the health and wellbeing of Kentuckians. The duties of the position are outlined below. 

July 31, 2026

Celebrating Second Chance Month

The work of building a better reentry system in Kentucky is not something any one organization can do alone. Kentucky Voices for Health leads the Healthy Reentry Coalition, a growing network of directly impacted advocates, services providers, and community members committed to creating a healthier, more just path home for all incarcerated Kentuckians. Our goal as a coalition is to provide support through education and awareness of policies and share resources and events among members. This work has traditionally focused on adult reentry, but we are working to bring in more voices from across the Commonwealth, particularly those either directly or indirectly impacted by the juvenile justice system. The coalition meets every third Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is April 16th, and we would love to have you there. If you are interested in joining or learning more, reach out directly to Brittany Elam at brittany@kyvoicesforhealth.org. THE SEASON OF SECOND CHANCES After a harsh winter, April is a month

April 15, 2026

ThriveKY 2026 Virtual & In-Person Events

Join the ThriveKY Coalition in 2026 for: Important updates on the economy, Medicaid, KCHIP, SNAP, housing, transportation, child care, public health, and behavioral health. New tools available to assist community members with meeting basic needs. Tips on being a more effective advocate in your community.   2026 Events – Registrations linked below Virtual Programs (times in EST) In-Person Regional Roadshows – Now with 30 additional minutes for community discussion! Who should attend? **CEUs approved for CCHWs by the Kentucky Office of Community Health Workers. CEUs approved for all social workers licensed with the Kentucky Board of Social Work by the Kentucky Society of Clinical Social Work. CEU certificates are available for professionals who can self-report hours. Interested in Sponsoring ThriveKY in 2026? Sponsors help us provide programming and free CEUs to hundreds of community professionals in Kentucky. Check out our 2026 sponsorship flyer and reach out to Kelly Taulbee (kelly@kyvoicesforhealth.org) with any questions.

March 31, 2026

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