Morgan McGarvey
Morgan McGarvey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office 2013–present | |
| Preceded by | Tim Shaughnessy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 or 1980 (age 44–45)[1] Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Chris |
| Children | Clara, Wilson, Margaret |
| Residence(s) | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri University of Kentucky College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | MorganMcGarvey.com |
Morgan McGarvey (born 1979 or 1980)[1] is a Democratic member of the Kentucky Senate, representing the 19th district. Before serving in the Kentucky Senate, McGarvey worked for Jack Conway as special assistant to the attorney general. McGarvey also worked for Congressman Ben Chandler and for the law firm, Frost Brown Todd.[2]
McGarvey was born in Louisville, Kentucky[1] and attended duPont Manual High School.[3] He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and his juris doctor degrees from the University of Kentucky College of Law.[1]
Senator McGarvey's Legislative Accomplishments
- 2016
This year Morgan won help from Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and the state's county clerks in solving the nationally-publicized gay marriage license controversy, with unanimous passage of his one-form compromise. He also took the lead on bills to (1) end needless benefit delays for survivors of firefighters who die in the line of duty, (2) stop schools from penalizing students who commit early to military service and must spend up to ten days of normal school time in basic training, and (3) give the city of Louisville long-sought help in dealing with abandoned and dilapidated buildings.
- 2015
Morgan won praise for bringing together a group to help break the impasse that was blocking a much-needed heroin control bill. He also pushed notable bills to adoption by the Senate and approval by the Governor: (1) creating an interlock device program for drunk drivers that provably saves lives, (2) adding outpatients to those about whose potential violent behavior mental health professionals may warn without liability, (3) putting Kentucky in line with the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act to save the state millions in child support funding, and (4) setting requirements of insolvency under the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act.
- 2014
Morgan worked with Republican colleague Julie Denton to pass a human trafficking bill that allows victims a new start in life and another measure strengthening Kentucky's anti-voyeurism statutes. The Senate unanimously passed Morgan's bill to establish a method for escheat of United States savings bonds to the Commonwealth, allowing the state to take ownership of unclaimed bonds.
- 2013
In only his first session Morgan tightened safety regulation of amusement and carnival rides. He played a crucial role in obtaining insurance coverage for nutritional supplements babies need after premature birth. He served on two conference committees and was asked by the State Auditor to serve as Senate spokesman for HB1 1 – a landmark measure ensuring more oversight and accountability for the state’s more than 1,200 special taxing districts.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Forty Under 40: Morgan McGarvey". Louisville Business First. September 27, 2013.
Morgan McGarvey, senior associate, Morgan & Pottinger PSC; Kentucky state senator. Age: 33. Birthplace: Louisville.
- ^ Hodge, Rae (March 11, 2013). "Once an Aspiring 'War Correspondent,' Morgan McGarvey Settles into Senate". WFPL News. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "Meet Morgan McGarvey". McGarvey for State Senate. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
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