Kentucky SB343 reorganizes the Department of Workers' Claims and declares an emergency.

Kentucky SB343 reorganizes the Department of Workers' Claims, creating the Department of Workers' Claims administratively attached to the Office of the Governor. The department is headed by a commissioner appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also declares an emergency, stating that consolidation of the department is critical to its proper management and administration. The reorganization involves transferring records, files, documents, equipment, staff, budgets, and unexpended funds from the previous attachment to the Education and Labor Cabinet.

Kentucky SB343 reorganizes the Department of Workers' Claims and declares an emergency.

Kentucky SB343 reorganizes the Department of Workers' Claims, creating the Department of Workers' Claims administratively attached to the Office of the Governor. The department is headed by a commissioner appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The bill also declares an emergency, stating that consolidation of the department is critical to its proper management and administration. The reorganization involves transferring records, files, documents, equipment, staff, budgets, and unexpended funds from the previous attachment to the Education and Labor Cabinet.