 Rep. Owens chaired the first meeting of the 2010 Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee this morning. The committee passed a number of bills, including Owens-sponsored House Bill 70. HB 70 would restore voting rights to non-violent felons who have completed their prison sentences. The vote was unanimous. |
 We celebrated Black History Month in February on the Capitol Rotunda with the unveiling of a bronze statue of Justice William McAnulty, Kentucky’s first black judge. I was honored to attend and speak at this important and moving event. |
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 Rep.Owens, Councilwoman Cheri Hamilton, LMPD announce satellite office for Shawnee NeighborhoodEffort created in partnership with the Shawnee Neighborhood Association & the Shawnee Weed & Seed Program Read More |
"I was honored to attend the dedication of the newly renovated Louis H. Coleman Jr. Community Center on Sunday, August 9, 2009. This is a wonderful asset to West Louisville, named in honor of a remarkable Louisvillian." |
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| Rep. Owens chairs December’s Jefferson Co. Delegation meeting. 2009 – What We Accomplished
Throughout the 2009 session, your Jefferson County delegation worked together to see that Louisville’s priorities were included in the budget. The state road plan included close to a half a billion dollars of projects for Jefferson County, including $231 million of GARVEE bonds. The Jefferson County funding also includes $36 million of federal stimulus dollars and $35 million of state bonds. The construction you drive through every day – and I know it’s trying at times – includes $34 million in resurfacing projects along I-264 and I-265. We also procured funding to widen I-64 from the Gene Snyder toward Shelbyville and for the Crittendon Drive extension at the Louisville Airport for the UPS Worldport expansion. During the 2009 Special Session, legislation was enacted to create a funding mechanism for mega-transportation projects such as the bridges in Louisville. Read More |
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Rep. Owens discussed his pre-filed legislation to delete the dueling language out of the official state oath of office at a November 17th Task force on Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs meeting. Joint statement from State Representatives Reginald Meeks and Darryl Owensregarding Mayor Jerry Abramson's comments on merger "Our community was sold the idea of merging city and county governments as being an economically efficient way to better manage services, promote economic development and address growing fiscal problems. |
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| Lawmakers oppose school chief’s decision to let students skip president’s speech FRANKFORT, September 4 – Reps. Jim Wayne and Darryl T. Owens today expressed opposition to the decision of new Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday directing schools to provide alternative activities for students whose parents object to a presidential address to schoolchildren that will be broadcast next week. |
Rep. Darryl Owens joins Congressman John Yarmuth and Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton in announcing
a $175, 000 Federal Grant for Shawnee Neighborhood Award
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It’s hard to imagine the St. John Center without the constant presence of Sister Mary Kathleen Sheehan. Rep. Darryl Owens Elected Chair of Jefferson County Legislative Delegation |
Homeowner Tax Exemptions Available To Jefferson County Seniors Did you know that Jefferson County property owners who are 65 and older are eligible to receive a homestead exemption? If eligible, you will pay less property tax. To find out more information, click on graphic below!  Rep. Darryl Owens Announces House Bill 1 - State Employee Pension Reform - Is Now Law Both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 1, the first step in ensuring the long-term financial stability of the state's employee pension system. Governor Steve Beshear signed the bill into law on June 27, 2008. For more than a year we have wrestled with pension reform and sought solutions that would protect public servants and minimize the burden on our taxpayers. |
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 Owens presents House Resolution honoring Louisville Journalist Bob Schulman"There will never be another Bob Schulman. But the essence of Bob will always be around, prodding us to ask questions and whispering for us to challenge the status quo. I'm proud to present House Resolution 44 to Mrs. Louise Schulman honoring her beloved husband Bob."
Rep. Darryl Owens Holds Committee Meeting in Louisville:
 Rep. Darryl Owens participated in a luncheon/panel discussion with the Kentucky Retired State Employees group held at The Masonic Home in Louisville on October 10, 2007. Rep. Owens was joined by Kentucky Secretary of the Personnel Cabinet Brian Crall, Rep. Bob Deweese and retired University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach, Joe B. Hall. Rep. Darryl Owens Presents $150,000 To Portland Museum
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"I am very proud to have Ra'Tonya Willis-Friedman with us here today and all of Kentucky should share in that pride," said Rep. Owens on the House Floor. "She is a highly accomplished woman who values public service and education as a way to better herself and her community."
I am the first to admit that the 2008 session was not our finest hour. Hampered by a terrible economic downturn, unable to create new revenue streams, and stymied by an uncooperative Senate led by President David Williams, the House compromised on a scaled down, bare bones budget.
"It is unfortunate that Ford Motor Company, with its outstanding history of support for its union employees, would now turn its back on these hard working Kentuckians in order to save a few dollars. As a long-standing advocate for labor in Jefferson County and throughout the Commonwealth, I ask that you reconsider this decision."
Frankfort, KY: Felons who have served their time and want their voter rights restored came one step closer to that goal as House Bill 70 passed out of the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Darryl Owens, (D-Louisville).
On August 24, 2007 Rep. Darryl Owens sponsored a bill honoring the Honorable William E. McAnulty who passed away that very morning. Rep. Owens had been a long-time friend of Judge McAnulty and he spoke from the House Floor of his deep respect for his departed colleague: |
In April, Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY) presented $175,000 to Rep. Darryl Owens, (D-Louisville) and Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D-5) as a first year federal grant for the Shawnee Weed and Seed Program. The Shawnee Weed and Seed program is a community-based strategy sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice Community Capacity Development Office (DOJ-CCDO). It is an innovative, comprehensive multi-agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and neighborhood revitalization. 
April 2006 - Frankfort, KY: Rep. Darryl Owens (D-District 43) presented Portland Museum officials with $150,000 in state funds to complete renovations at the Portland Museum in Louisville. Rep. Owens was joined by House Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark, Museum Director Nathalie Andrews, Museum Board President Bryan Warren, and Paul Hornung, former football star and hometown hero. Part of the funding will create an exhibit to house Hornung's donated sports memorabilia.
Rep. Darryl Owens receives award for work on Labor Issues