From the Commonwealth Of Ky Senate Majority Caucus
Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, has been appointed by Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, to serve on the Energy and Environment Committee of The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South).
As a committee member, Madon will continue collaboration with policymakers across the 15-member southern states to address energy policy, environmental sustainability, and regulatory challenges impacting the region. This reappointment maintains his access to research, legislative briefings, and expert resources provided by CSG South, with support from Committee Chair Sen. Bob Hensgens of Louisiana.
“It is an honor to be appointed to this committee,” said Madon. “Kentucky plays a vital role in the southern energy sector, and I look forward to engaging in discussions that promote reliable energy production, strengthen infrastructure, and support economic stability while ensuring responsible environmental stewardship. CSG South provides an important platform for collaboration, and I appreciate the opportunity to help shape policies that benefit our region."
Founded in 1947, CSG South is the largest of four regional offices under The Council of State Governments, dedicated to fostering intergovernmental cooperation among southern states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The organization’s annual Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) is a premier regional event where policymakers convene to exchange ideas, discuss legislative initiatives, and explore emerging government solutions.
As a committee member, Madon’s responsibilities include:
· representing Kentucky and engaging with fellow legislators to advance regional energy and environmental policy initiatives,
· participating in committee sessions and business meetings at the Southern Legislative Conference,
· contributing to legislative roundtables and policy discussions,
· voting on key policy positions and committee leadership roles, and
· engaging in CSG South’s legislative briefings, webinars, and leadership development programs.
Madon will serve a two-year term ending December 31, 2026.
The 2025 Southern Legislative Conference will be in Birmingham, Alabama, on July 19-23. It provides a platform for policymakers to discuss energy infrastructure, environmental policies, and sustainable development for the Southern region.
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