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Representative Chris Fugate (R)

Chris is from Chavies. He lives in Hazard with his wife.

Chris previously worked as a Kansas State Police trooper. He also served as the pastor of the Gospel Light Baptist Church.

Chris Fugate currently serves as the state representative for District 84 in Kentucky. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his third term. 

As State Representative, co-sponsored legislation that would exempt veterans from income tax until 2028.

- As State Representative, co-sponsored legislation that would exempt veterans from income tax until 2028.

Economy

As State Representative, co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 5,  which strengthens penalties for violent crimes and enhances public safety measures across various areas.

- As State Representative, co-sponsored House Bill (HB) 5,  which strengthens penalties for violent crimes and enhances public safety measures across various areas.

Public Safety

As State Representative, co-sponsored HB 194, which expands third-degree assault to include harming or attempting to harm healthcare workers and staff at medical facilities.

- As State Representative, co-sponsored HB 194, which expands third-degree assault to include harming or attempting to harm healthcare workers and staff at medical facilities.

Healthcare

As State Representative, co-sponsored HB 9, which prohibits public colleges from using diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, mandates equal treatment regardless of identity or ideology, and requires compliance reporting and oversight.

- As State Representative, co-sponsored HB 9, which prohibits public colleges from using diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, mandates equal treatment regardless of identity or ideology, and requires compliance reporting and oversight.

Education

As of August 20, 2024, Chris Fugate did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

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Chris Fugate

Chris Fugate currently serves as the State Representative for Kentucky, District 84. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his third term. 

- 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. 