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ABOUT THE
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION

Members | Administrative Staff | Services | Job Vacancies
The Legislative Research Commission (LRC)
  • Was established in 1948 as a fact-finding and service body for the Legislature.
  • Is a 16 member panel that consists of the Democratic and Republican leaders from the House of Representatives and the Senate.
  • Is administered by a full-time LRC director who presides over a highly-trained staff of researchers, fiscal analysts, attorneys, computer operators, librarians, secretaries and others who provide expert services to the legislators.
History of LRC
"History of LRC" - An 18 minute video showing the history of the Legislative Research Commission.
Services
Services LRC provides include: committee staffing, bill drafting, oversight of the state budget and educational reform, production of educational materials, maintenance of a reference library and Internet site, and the preparation and printing of research reports, informational bulletins and a legislative newspaper.
Staff
LRC staff occupy offices primarily in the Capitol and Capitol Annex. Mail should be addressed to LRC, Room 300, Capitol, Frankfort, KY 40601. Phone (502) 564-8100 or Fax (502) 223-5094. E-mail queries can be directed to: Robert Jenkins
Job Vacancies
None at this time.
Legislative Intern Program
Legislative Intern Program (PDF Format)  - provides an opportunity for self-motivated, outgoing, and qualified college students to gain an understanding of the legislative process by actively participating in it.
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