AN ACT relating to the accreditation of health departments and making an appropriation therefor.
     Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to create the Kentucky Commission on Public Health within the Public Health Leadership Institute at the University of Kentucky under KRS Chapter 164; establish membership and duties of the commission including that all health departments achieve national accreditation and maintain accreditation by the national Public Health Accreditation Board, by December 31, 2020; require the commission to submit an annual report; appropriate $500,000 to operate the commission.

     Jan 5-introduced in House
     Jan 9-to Health & Welfare (H)
     Jan 17-posted in committee
     Jan 20-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Jan 23-2nd reading, to Rules
     Jan 25-recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)