Sen. Steve Meredith selected to serve on veterans, budget, Medicaid committees

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The Senate Majority Caucus has announced committee assignments for the Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

GOP Sen. Stephen Meredith, of Leitchfield, will serve as the chairman of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, as well as the vice-chairman of the Senate Standing Committees on Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection, and Health & Welfare.

He will also serve as the co-chairman of the Government Contract Review Subcommittee and the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Committee. Additionally, Meredith will serve as a member on the Senate Standing Committees on Education, and Appropriations & Revenue.

“I am honored to have been appointed to these committees, as both a member and a leader,” said Senator Meredith. “This session will be unlike any other as we address issues regarding the pandemic and the annual state budget. I am eager to get to work with fellow lawmakers and stakeholders to address these issues and many others.”

Senate committee memberships are confirmed during the first of the session by the Senate Committee on Committees.

To learn more about the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly and other legislative matters, please visit www.legislature.ky.gov.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com