March 25, 2021
CALL TO ACTION
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS
Statement from KRPS:

Governor Breshear has vetoed SB 171 which creates specific regulations for Splashpads. We need you to contact your local legislators to overturn his veto.

The bill passed both chambers unanimously before reaching the governor. This is a valuable bill that takes a much needed step to address swimming and bather codes that have not kept up with modern aquatic design. Splash pads have no standing water and should not be held to the same standards of design and operation as pools. Call the legislative message line at
1-800-372-7181 to support our communities, park professionals and KRPS. You can also send a message to your state representative and senator or request that they send it to all legislators. The veto overrides start Monday so please call today, thank you.

Statement from KLC:

“Splash pads and spray parks continue to grow in popularity, but the state has not established any rules or guidelines for their operation. The oversight forced some communities to treat water play areas as swimming pools, even though spray parks and splash pads do not have pooling water or similar drowning risks. Senate Bill 171 clarifies that water play areas do not need water rescue equipment that is specific to pools, such as a shepherd’s crook or ring buoy, because of the lack of the standing water.

Senate Bill 171 also specifies that regulations should include guidelines for the treatment and filtration of recirculated water. The bill will make splash pads and spray parks safer by requiring regulations focused on their unique operational issues and concerns." - Click the link above to view the full KLC Article
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In other legislative news- Senate Bill 66 has passed, which will continue to exempt Municipal Day Camps from being subject to licensure as Day Care Facilities. No permit or licensure will be required through the state or local health departments, however new guidelines for background checks will be implemented when the bill becomes law July 1st. Click the link above for more details.

NOTE TO DAY CAMP PROVIDERS- Do not market your Day Camp as a "Child Care Alternative" be sure to say that your Day Camp provides recreational opportunities in the summer!
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Announcements: Erin Moore, erinmoore@richmond.ky.us
Website: Ross Leigh, rleigh@daviessky.org
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