HB 456

Bill Subjects

Agriculture Boards And Commissions Effective Dates, Emergency Governor Reorganization State Agencies Tobacco

Abstract

Amend KRS 12.020 to remove the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation from the Department of Agriculture; amend KRS 12.023 to attach the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Office of the Governor; amend KRS 18A.115 to remove the exemption for employees of the Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation from classified service; amend KRS 246.030 to remove the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy from the Department of Agriculture's organizational structure; amend KRS 247.944 to attach the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Office of the Governor; authorize the Governor to appoint the members of the board of directors; allow staff services for the board to be provided by the Office of the Governor; amend KRS 248.707 to designate the Governor to serve as chairperson of the Agricultural Development Board; authorize the Governor to appoint members of the Agricultural Development Board; attach the Agricultural Development Board to the Office of the Governor, allow staff services for the board to be provided by the Office of the Governor; amend KRS 248.709 to remove reporting requirement for the executive director; transfer affairs associated with the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to the Office of the Governor; direct board members of the Agricultural Development Board and Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to serve terms as set forth; EMERGENCY.