STIVERS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO 2025-26 SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE COMMITTEES 

FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 3, 2025) —  Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, has announced the appointments of Kentucky state legislators to the 2025-26 committees of the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC). These appointments reflect Kentucky’s commitment to fostering regional collaboration and addressing key policy areas in partnership with other southern states who are part of the Council of State Governments South.

“I have been involved with CSG South and SLC for most of my political service and the relationships you build are invaluable,” said Stivers. “Not only do we have the opportunity to benchmark on successful legislation from other states, we also work on co-occurring impacts with neighboring states that can enhance our business environment.” 

The Southern Legislative Conference, a division of The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South), is a regional, nonpartisan organization supporting policymakers across 15 southern states. The SLC offers extensive policy research, leadership development, and training opportunities and hosts an annual Southern Legislative Conference.

As the Senate president, Stivers also serves on the Executive Committee. The following other appointments have been made to the committees noted:

Executive Committee

  • Sen. Mike Wilson, R-Bowling Green

  • Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville

Agriculture and Rural Development

  • Sen. Matt Deneen, R-Elizabethtown

  • Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray

  • Sen. Matt Nunn, R-Georgetown

  • Sen. Craig Richardson, R-Hopkinsville

  • Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson

Economic Development, Transportation and Cultural Affairs

  • Sen. Don Douglas, R-Nicholasville

  • Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria

  • Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon

  • Sen. Reggie Thomas, D-Lexington

  • Sen. Phillip Wheeler, R-Pikeville

Education

  • Sen. Gerald Neal, D-Louisville

  • Sen. Aaron Reed, R-Shelbyville

  • Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield

  • Sen. Steve West, R-Paris

Energy and Environment

  • Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah

  • Sen. Greg Elkins, R-Winchester

  • Sen. Keturah Herron, D-Louisville

  • Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville

  • Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard

Fiscal Affairs and Government Operations

  • Sen. David Givens, R-Greensburg

  • Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights

  • Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, R-Lexington

  • Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson

  • Sen. Gerald Neal, D-Louisville

  • Sen. Mike Nemes, R-Shepherdsville

  • Sen. Steve Rawlings, R-Union

Human Services and Public Safety

  • Sen. Karen Berg, D-Louisville

  • Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah

  • Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield

  • Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville

  • Sen. Brandon Storm, R-London

With regionally-based leadership and perspective, and national-level resources, SLC provides southern government officials and staff with a wide variety of programs and services that facilitate regional cooperation and encourage the exchange of information. Acting as an extension of its members’ offices, SLC provides policy research and analysis, leadership development, and government staff training. SLC staff also curate events, including this conference, delegations, policy masterclasses, and other opportunities where lawmakers and government staff can connect and build relationships with regional leaders.

SLC will meet in Birmingham, Alabama on July 19-23. Speakers for the conference have yet to be announced.  Please visit their website here for more information about SLC, including a conference agenda.

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Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, represents the 25th Senate District, which includes Clay, Jackson, Knox, McCreary, Owsley, and Whitley Counties. As of January 1, 2025, Stivers has served as Kentucky Senate president for over a decade. He first assumed the position in 2013, succeeding former Senate President David Williams. As Senate president, Stivers chairs the Senate Committee on Committees and the Rules Committee and is co-chair of the Legislative Research Commission. He is also a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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