State Rep. Marianne Proctor previews bills; Union Commission votes to draft support resolution
Summary
Kentucky Rep. Marianne Proctor outlined planned bills on child-protection, homeowner protections against squatters and Certificate of Need reform; the City of Union Commission voted 4-1 to draft a resolution backing two House bills after split comments on a full CON repeal.
Representative Marianne Proctor visited the City of Union on Nov. 3 to preview elements of her upcoming legislative agenda, telling the Commission she plans to introduce an "anti-groomer" bill and measures to give homeowners protections against fraudulent squatters' leases.
Proctor said the state’s Certificate of Need process limits competition for healthcare services: "The State of Kentucky has the most restrictions in the country," she said, and argued repeal or reform would increase access and provider options. Mayor Larry Solomon noted that Union already hosts Cincinnati Children’s and St. Elizabeth facilities and that the city would like fair treatment among providers. Commissioner Kimberly Tuyn said she favors reform rather than wholesale repeal, citing the need for some oversight in health-service delivery.
Commissioner Doug Bine moved that the Commission draft a resolution supporting Representative Proctor’s House Bill 354 and House Bill 355; Commissioner George Eldridge seconded. The motion passed 4-1, with Commissioner Tuyn recording the lone dissent. The Commission’s action directs staff to prepare a formal resolution for consideration at a future meeting.
The exchange reflected differing views among commissioners about how far to go on CON policy. Proctor also said a state task force on school nutrition will meet in December to finalize recommendations on school lunches as part of a separate initiative.
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