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2011-2012 Year in Review for Kentucky Advocacy

Thursday, July 26, 2012
The capitol in the Bluegrass State was red for Kentucky Lobby Day on February 14 as nearly100 red-clad advocates traveled to Frankfort. Co-sponsored by the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Cardiology advocates met with elected officials to speak about the Smoke Free Kentucky Act. Also on the agenda was support of SB 110 which would strengthen Kentucky’s shared use statutes, encouraging increased physical activity opportunities on school property. And SB 133, focusing on complete streets, was also highlighted. The morning session was punctuated by a visit from Colmon Elridge, special assistant
to Governor Beshear, who presented a proclamation for American Heart Month and spoke of his personal support for our Smoke Free Kentucky efforts.

Kentucky — The Triple Crown for Policy Passage
  • Senate Bill 110 passed and was signed into law to clarify statutes regarding shared use agreements between schools and other organizations, making it more likely that schools will open their facilities for increased physical activity opportunities after school hours.
  • House Bill 467 institutionalizes the successful Stroke Encounter Quality Improvement Program (SEQIP) and establishes a statewide stroke registry for all primary stroke centers and other hospitals wishing to participate.
  • In addition, House Bill 289, the Smoke Free Kentucky Act, was voted out of the House Health & Welfare Committee. In the second year of this multi-year campaign, this is the farthest that the effort has gotten in the legislative process.
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Welcome to the online home for American Heart Association advocacy in the Great Rivers Affiliate! The Great Rivers Affiliate includes Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We update regularly about our ongoing legislative issues (for example: tobacco prevention and cessation, childhood obesity, nutrition, stroke and STEMI systems of care, etc). We hope this blog proves to be a resource to keep our amazing advocates up-to-date with our fast-paced legislative happenings!

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