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Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health, and Education Committee met briefly to discuss House Bill 66, which aims to prevent utility disconnections for vulnerable households. Multiple experts and representatives spoke in support of the bill, which was ultimately recommended for approval and will be heard by the full Metro Council.

Key Decisions

  • Utility Disconnection Prevention Resolution (HB 66) Recommended for Approval
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Shanklin called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Shanklin introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. *NOTE: All committee members present attended in chambers except for Chair Shanklin, Committee Member Hawkins and Committee Member Parker, who attended virtually.

  3. Pending Legislation
  4. 1. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE BILL 66 TO CREATE REQUIREMENTS TO PREVENT UTILITY DISCONNECTION IN VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS.
    Resolution
    Action: recommended for approval

    A motion was made by Committee Member Ruhe, seconded by Committee Member Owen, that this Resolution be recommended for approval. The following spoke to this item: - Committee Member Arthur - State Representative Lisa Willner, Kentucky General Assembly - Dr. Renee Sartin, Campbellsville University - Brenda Rosen, National Association of Social Workers, Kentucky Chapter - Vice Chair Benson - Committee Member Owen The motion carried by a voice vote and the Resolution was sent to the Consent Calendar.

  5. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.

  6. NOTE: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on February 16, 2023.
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  8. ID 23-0175 [See the "Unedited Captioning Transcript of Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Meeting - February 8, 2023.pdf" attached hereto for additional information regarding discussion of each item.]
    Discussion Item
  9. Clerk(s)

    Marissa Brown, Assistant Clerk Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk

  10. Supporting Staff

    Jason Fowler, Jefferson County Attorney's Office LaShae Richie, Jefferson County Attorney's Office