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Committee on Health, Education, and Housing

Wednesday, July 16, 2014 · 2:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Health, Education, and Housing Committee met to consider two resolutions, one accepting funding for health services and another addressing voting rights for felons. The committee recommended both resolutions to move forward, with some amendments to the voting rights resolution to clarify eligibility.

Key Decisions

  • March of Dimes Funding for Healthy Start Pregnancy Services Recommended for Approval
  • Constitutional Amendment to Restore Voting Rights for Felons Recommended for Approval with Amendments
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chairwoman Woolridge called the meeting to order at 2:36 p.m. and introduced the members and non-members that were present. A quorum was established.

  2. Roll Call
  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE MARCH OF DIMES GREATER KENTUCKY CHAPTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,040 TO PROVIDE HEALTHY START CENTERING PREGNANCY SERVICES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS. (Action Required By: December 2014)
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Resolution be recommended for approval by the Metro Council. The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. 2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AMENDMENT OF THE KENTUCKY CONSTITUTION §145 TO RESTORE VOTING RIGHTS TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONIES OTHER THAN TREASON, INTENTIONAL KILLING, A SEX CRIME, OR BRIBERY, THE RIGHT TO VOTE AT THE EXPIRATION OF PROBATION OR FINAL DISCHARGE FROM PAROLE OR MAXIMUM EXPIRATION OF SENTENCE (As Amended).
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Council Member Welch, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. A motion was made by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Coucil Member Fleming that this Resolution be amended by adding language excluding those convicted of treason, bribery, intentional murder and sex crimes. The intent is to mirror language in HB 70. The motion carried by a voice vote. A motion was made by Council Member Fleming, seconded by Vice Chair Parker that this Resolution be amended to make the process automatic. The motion carried by a voice vote. Council Member Welch asked to be added as a co-sponsor. The motion to reccomend for approval carried by a voice vote and the Resolution as amended was sent to Old Business.

  6. Adjournment

    Without objection the meeting adjourned at 3:26 p.m.

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    *NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council Meeting on July 24, 2014.

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    Also Present: Council Member Attica Scott (D-1), Council Member Rick Blackwell (D-12) and Council Member Jerry T. Miller (R-19) Clerk: Jess Helton, CKMC