Deneen named chair of Kentucky Senate VMAPP Committee

Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen has received his committee assignments ahead of the upcoming Kentucky General Assembly legislative session. 

Deneen has been appointed the chairman of the Kentucky Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee.

According to a release from Deneen’s office, the committee will focus on issues such as veteran health care, employment opportunities for returning service members, and public safety initiatives. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said in the release that Deneen’s “passion for serving our veterans and his dedication to public safety make him the perfect choice to chair this committee.”

Deneen said in the release that he is committed to ensuring veterans are supported by the general assembly and have their voices heard, and the committee will “work towards policies that honor their sacrifices and enhance the quality of life for all military families in Kentucky.”

In addition to his chair assignment on the VMAPP Committee, Deneen was selected to co-chair the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Committee. He will also serve on the Agriculture, Judiciary, Families and Children, and Budget Preparation and Submission committees.

Deneen has represented the Tenth District, which includes all of Hardin County and a portion of Jefferson County, in the State Senate since 2023.