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Rep. Meredith Files Bill To Protect Churches From Tax Law

2/5/2015

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PictureDistrict 19 Rep. Michael Lee Meredith
Representative Michael Meredith Files Legislation Exempting Some Churches from Kentucky’s Workers Compensation Laws

House Bill 206 covers ministers, custodial, and groundskeepers not employed full time by churches

FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 5, 2015) – Rep. Michael Meredith, R-Brownsville (19th District) filed legislation that if approved during the 2015 Regular Session would exempt some churches in Kentucky from workers’ compensation laws.  Rep. Meredith filed the bill after two churches in his district were fined by the Kentucky Labor Cabinet.

“One small church was fined $25,000 by the Kentucky Labor Cabinet.  A fine this heavy could likely have a devastating impact on most rural churches,” said Rep. Meredith.  “My bill seeks to exclude from Kentucky’s workers compensation laws for churches that don’t employ a minister or support staff.”

Rep. Meredith’s bill, introduced on the House floor as House Bill 206, would exempt any minster or lay staff that works 10 hours or less per week, or doesn’t have an oral or written agreement with a church or religious organization.  The proposal also covers caretakers of a cemetery or church property, including any one responsible for providing general cleaning services or other duties such as mowing.

Rep. Meredith filed House Bill 206 in the House on February 3rd.


8 Comments
Garry L. Ray
2/5/2015 09:26:04 am

Thanks Michael for the help, we all appreciate it!!

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Angela Vanmeter
2/5/2015 11:18:45 am

This is wonderful!!! Thanks!!

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Ronda L Wilson
2/5/2015 12:14:01 pm

Thanks so very much for all your help. May God Bless you for all your hard work.

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Larry and Linda Morris
2/5/2015 01:28:02 pm

Great work, Michael. Thank you for your support of churches. Keep up the good work!!

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Jessica Doyle
2/5/2015 02:12:31 pm

Much needed and much appreciated! Thanks for all you do!

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Kimberli McGuffey
2/6/2015 01:44:09 am

Thank you !

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Nelda Wilson
2/6/2015 02:12:29 am

Michael, I am really proud of you for standing for what is right to protect the churches from tax-law. I know your mother would be proud of you too. Keep up your good work.

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Odis Allen
2/9/2015 06:04:15 am

Michael, outstanding work on a potentially disasterous event for many of our lives in Edmonson County. I've not had a lot of experience with representatives but you have given me faith that you're a man of integrity and courage. I congratulate your mom and dad for a job well done.

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