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LINK nky, Meet Rep. Mark Hart

Mark is from Falmouth, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology and psychology from Northern Kentucky University. He is married.

Mark worked as a paramedic and firefighter with the Lexington Fire Department, retiring as a lieutenant, and founded Pendleton County Search and Rescue. He also served in the Army National Guard for 9 years. 

Mark Hart is a state representative for District 78. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his fourth term.

Supported House Bill (HB) 372, which involves administrative and budget reporting by fire districts and requiring yearly financial review of both fire districts and nonprofit fire departments.

- Supported House Bill (HB) 372, which involves administrative and budget reporting by fire districts and requiring yearly financial review of both fire districts and nonprofit fire departments.

Economy

Supported HB 157, which created the Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue Program under the state Division of Emergency Management.

- Supported HB 157, which created the Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue Program under the state Division of Emergency Management.

Public Safety

As of August 20, 2024, Mark Hart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Marshall County Daily, Committee unanimously approves anti-vaping bill

Sponsored HB142, which bans all tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products in Kentucky public schools and requires school districts to adopt disciplinary procedures for violators.

- Sponsored HB142, which bans all tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products in Kentucky public schools and requires school districts to adopt disciplinary procedures for violators.

Education

WLKY, State representative proposes making fluoride optional in Kentucky drinking water

Sponsored HB 141, which would make water fluoridation optional.

- Sponsored HB 141, which would make water fluoridation optional.

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Mark Hart

Meet Rep. Mark Hart

As of September 26, 2024, Mark Hart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Hart worked as a paramedic and firefighter with the Lexington  (Ky.) Fire Department, retiring as a lieutenant.

Rep. Mark Hart was first elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2016. He has been reelected three times.

Supported House Bill 372, which involves administrative and budget reporting by fire districts and requiring yearly financial review of both fire districts and nonprofit fire departments

- Supported House Bill 372, which involves administrative and budget reporting by fire districts and requiring yearly financial review of both fire districts and nonprofit fire departments

Supported House Bill 157, which created the Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue Program under the state Division of Emergency Management.

- Supported House Bill 157, which created the Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue Program under the state Division of Emergency Management.

Committee unanimously approves anti-vaping bill

Sponsored House Bill 142, which bans all tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products in Kentucky public schools and requires school districts to adopt disciplinary procedures for violators.

- Sponsored House Bill 142, which bans all tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products in Kentucky public schools and requires school districts to adopt disciplinary procedures for violators.

State representative proposes making fluoride optional in Kentucky drinking water

Sponsor of a HB 141, which would make water fluoridation optional.

- Sponsor of a HB 141, which would make water fluoridation optional.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Kentucky State House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Kentucky General Assembly.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 100 members of the Kentucky House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 24 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They only serve in the role part-time. 
- In addition to a $203 per day salary, state representatives also receive mileage reimbursements and a daily expense stipend of $182. 