Governor Fletcher delivered on his promise to fight Kentucky's prescription drug abuse crisis

Frankfort, KY:     Governor Ernie Fletcher delivered on his promise to focus on the pervasive drug problem facing Kentucky by holding a ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 14 today.  SB 14 upgraded the Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting (KASPER) system.  The Governor officially signed this bill into law on April 9th.   Lt. Governor Steve Pence, Attorney General Greg Stumbo, and Senator Dick Roeding joined in for today's ceremonial signing.

In his Prescription for Kentucky Governor Fletcher wrote, "KASPER is a vital tool in our fight against prescription drug abuse…A Fletcher/Pence administration will support efforts to upgrade KASPER and make it an effective tool.”

The legislation, sponsored by Senator Dick Roeding, resulted from a study conducted by the LRC in 2003.  Senator Roeding and Attorney General Stumbo served as co-chairs of the task force.

The Governor praised Lt. Governor Pence for his leadership on the drug issue.  "I stood with Lt. Governor Pence, Attorney General Stumbo and Senator Roeding to endorse SB 14.  It is a demonstration of proactive leadership on the drug issue that must continue.” 

The Governor continued, "I’m confident my administration will remain proactive with Lt. Governor Pence leading our drug control efforts.”  Lt. Governor Pence is currently conducting a series of meetings around the state as part of the Kentucky Drug Summit.

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