FRANKFORT Rep. Patrick Flannery, Olive Hill-R, has been named Chair of the Kentucky House’s Local Government Committee, House Speaker David Osborne announced this week.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve in a role that directly affects our local community,” Flannery said. “As Chairman of this committee, I look forward to working with local officials both at home and across the commonwealth to ensure that the needs of both our communities and local governments are met.”
According to a news release, Local Government Committee members consider legislation that deals with the officers, organization, governing and financing of city and county governments. Committee members are also responsible for how state laws address the administration of public works and public safety programs.
“As someone with first-hand experience in local government, Rep. Flannery more than meets the unique needs that this committee requires,” Osborne said. “This committee has a critical duty, as local governments impact the daily lives of Kentuckians across the commonwealth more than any other level of our democratic institutions. Whether the issue concerns cities or counties, rural or urban — I am confident that under his leadership the committee will be efficient and effective in its care for our communities and local governments.”
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a committee chair “serves as the parliamentary head of a committee. The chair sets the committee’s agenda, determining when — or in many states, whether — bills will be considered.”
In addition to leading the committee, Flannery will also serve as a member of the Judiciary; Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations; and Natural Resources and Energy committees.
The 2025 Regular Session will include 30 legislative days before adjourning by March 29. Visit legislature.ky.gov or follow @KYHouseGOP on social media for updates.