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This week in county news

Start of legislative session sees budget proposal, candidate filing deadline at the forefront

The 60-working-day session opened Tuesday, and already more than 200 bills have been filed.  


With lawmakers spending much of the week in ethics and other training sessions, they’ve also had an eye on today's filing deadline for the 2024 election. The full House and all odd-numbered Senate districts are up for re-election.  


A long session historically has anywhere from 800 to more than 1,000 bills filed by the time it’s over. Often, legislators will wait until the filing deadline passes before proposing what could be perceived as controversial legislation.  

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Membership Briefing: 2024 Legislative Session


Jan. 12, 2024

11 a.m. – Noon, EST


Join us as we discuss the priorities and expectations for the 2024 Legislative Session, focusing on the issues that will impact counties the most. Eligible for training credit.

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How county officials can impact the 2024 legislative session

The 2024 legislative session has begun and will last for 60 legislative working days, concluding no later than midnight on April 15. This is a critical time for county officials to advocate for the needs and interests of their constituents, as well as to collaborate with state lawmakers on important policy issues.


Your relationship with your legislators is critical to any legislative successes. County officials have a unique perspective and expertise on the challenges and opportunities facing communities, and you can play a vital role in shaping the laws and budgets that affect them.

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KAVIS communications toolkit for county officials

Kentucky is migrating to a new computer system for its vehicle and boat database. The Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System (KAVIS) replaces a 40-year-old platform with a more efficient operational system for more than 350 million vehicle records. To complete the launch of KAVIS in all 120 counties, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has suspended motor vehicle services from Dec. 28, 2023, to Jan. 8, 2024, although the specific schedule will vary from county to county. 


KACo has created a communications toolkit to help county officials spread the word about the closure and KAVIS upgrade, including an FAQ page, social media graphics and editable posters for notice to the public.

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Application window for Community Corrections Grant now open

The State Corrections Commission (SCC) is now accepting grant applications for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. 


Community Corrections Grants are designed to provide financial alternatives to incarceration for judicial systems with local agencies providing treatment, rehabilitation, and a range of services to the justice-involved population.

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Stay warm when working in the cold

It’s the first weekend of 2024, and cold, wintry weather is already in the forecast. Many of your staff members might need to work outside this weekend in the colder temperatures.

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This week in pictures

Rep. Susan Witten, Judge/Executive Rick Stiltner and Judge/Executive Scott Bates chat during KACo's legislative appreciation luncheon this week.

Sen. Gary Boswell shakes hands with KACo 2nd Vice President/Oldham County Magistrate Michael Logsdon.

Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer talks with KACo President/Scott County Magistrate David Livingston.

Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore talks with Rep. Marianne Proctor and and Rep. Steve Rawlings.

Vinny Morris was sworn in as the newest Assistant Scott County Attorney by Judge/Executive Joe Pat Covington.

Staff in the Anderson County Clerks Office participate in KAVIS training this week.

Stronger Counties. Stronger Kentucky.