Reorganization bills are typically a part of any Kentucky legislative session. But one drawing emotional committee testimony involves moving the Fish and Wildlife Resources Department to the Department of Agriculture. More than one member spoke about tempering executive branch politics in appointments. Madison County GOP Senator Jared Carpenter said billions of dollars in hunting and fishing licensing, federal dollars, and grants come through Fish and Wildlife.
“You don’t think that people up here get excited and want their hands on some of those dollars to use for not what we’re wanting to use for. That’s why this has become such a major issue. That’s why we’re concerned about it,” said Carpenter.
