Brigadier General Steve Bullard - Military Advocacy and Economic Development in Kentucky
Brigadier General (R) Steve Bullard, as the Executive Director, focuses on addressing military matters in Kentucky while enhancing relationships between the military community and the state. His role involves advising the Governor on military affairs, promoting economic progress in the military sector, supporting military personnel, and developing grant programs for military-related purposes. The Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs (KCMA) plays a vital role in collaborating with various stakeholders to protect and grow Department of Defense (DOD) installations and activities in the Commonwealth, aiming to attract investments and future missions.
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Brigadier General (R) Steve Bullard Executive Director
Established by Statute in 1992 (KRS 154.12-203) Address matters of military significance Maintain relationships between the military community and the state Advise the Governor on military matters relating to the Commonwealth Improve the value and quality of life of military forces/installations Represent Kentucky s interests in BRAC activities Promote, foster and support economic progress in the military community Promote military-related private sector investment, employment, education Promote Kentucky as a military retirement destination Promote workforce opportunities for separating military personnel Develop federal grant programs to support these purposes
KCMA Composition Three full-time staff Executive Committee (meets quarterly) Chairman and Vice Chairman (appointed by the Governor) KCMA Executive Director Secretary of Economic Development The Adjutant General Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs Five At-Large Members appointed by the Governor Commission Membership (meets annually) Cabinet Secretaries Major military installations and organizations Executive Director, Office of Homeland Security Attorney General / Chief Justice / ESGR Chair / Civilian Aides-Army Chairs of the Senate and House VMAPPs committees
Goal 1: Protect and Grow DOD Installations and Activities Fort Kentucky Military / industry / communities / active service military / veterans $17B investment in the Commonwealth DOD can choose to locate their assets anywhere, anytime They are currently choosing Kentucky, because we re making it logical for them to do so Too valuable a resource to squander We must value and invest in it Knox Regional Development Alliance KCMA chaired by KRDA President BG (Ret) Jim Iacocca Campbell Strong Kentucky s Congressional Delegation Base Realignment and Closing (BRAC) watchdog Public Private Solutions Group Future missions (BGAD, C-130Js, Bluegrass Station, etc)
Goal 2: Expand the Economic Impact of Kentuckys Defense-Related Industry 42.7% economic growth since FY 2008, to over $17B Average state has declined 5.4% over the same period 55,866 Kentuckians in 2017 received direct DOD paychecks Military personnel, retirees, DOD contractors $5.4B in direct DOD payments in 2017 Primed for $2B growth over next two years Cabinet for Economic Development Kentucky Procurement Technical Assistance Center Partnerships with chambers, associations and state/federal agencies Air Force Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program success story DOD Office for Economic Adjustment federal grant programs U of L and Thomas P. Miller & Associates studies $7.9M to Kentucky and Tennessee - Campbell Strong s Workforce Partnership Established Kentucky Aerospace Industrial Consortium $2M to U of L for Cyber Degree programs
Goal 3: Develop and Implement the Model for Transitioning Service Members/Veterans/Spouses Partnerships to support/train veterans Kentucky Workforce Matters Task Force / Kentucky Works Collaborative Military Resource Committee, Cabinet for Education and Workforce Development KCTCS Work Ready Scholarships for veterans and spouses Veterans Accelerated Learning for Licensed Occupations (VALLO) $1.5M grant to assist veterans for fees, childcare and equipment Occupational training (U of L, KCTC, Kentucky Science and Technology Center) Occupational Licensing initiatives Council of State Governments and Kentucky licensing boards/General Assembly Military Interstate Children s Compact Commission Allows schools to say Yes to military children partner with Education Cabinet Career skills and educational programs Army Career Skills Program / ECTC Coding Academy / Fort Knox Fellowship Program
Goal 4: Establish Kentucky as the Most Military Friendly State and Grow Veterans/Retiree Population Highly effective partnership with Kentucky General Assembly Many legislative initiatives take Kentucky from mid-20s to top five 99 House Bills and 18 Senate Bills passed since 2000 session Education Licensing Economic Development Taxes Family Support Continue to work on initiatives to attract/retain veterans Ease licensing restrictions Military retiree income tax exemption with survivor benefits Support Bluegrass Station with economic incentives, civilian airfield development
Goal 5: Communicate Strategically and Gain Advocacy Commission membership and support Military installations State and federal agencies Defense industry Associations/Chambers of Commerce Association of Defense Communities Legislative teamwork Kentucky Departments of Veterans and Military Affairs Joint Executive Council of Veterans Organizations (JECVO) Numerous board memberships Chair of Governor s Advisory Board on Veterans Affairs Chair of Kentucky Military Heritage Commission
Legislative Agenda 2020 Continuing to develop our Most Friendly State theme Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption Attract senior retirees to Kentucky Colonels/Generals, Senior Enlisted Ranks Adopted by surrounding states (pending in Virginia) ASVAB Testing for High School Students Requested by the military components Occupational Licensing Remove active duty requirement; create reporting requirement Disabled Veteran-Owned Business certification Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) Exception Eliminate the Kentucky residency requirement for military dependents (PCS) Homestead Exemption Extend to surviving spouses (died in A&R) Clarify Military Income Tax Exemption Language (KRS 141.019) Amend KRS 14A.1-070dd a nonprofit business at least 51% unconditionally controlled by a veteran to the definition of veteran-owned business
Legislative Agenda 2020 Support for KDVA, KDMA, KY National Guard and JECVO agendas KDVA budget VSO Property Tax Exemption JECVO priority Military Spouse License Plate Passed House 99-0 last year Bluegrass Station economic development programs Major success story military/civilian industrial park MG (Ret) Steve Collins National Guard State Sponsored Life Insurance Program protection Sponsored by Rep. Tate
