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2024 Kentucky General Assembly

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly was a meeting of the Kentucky General Assembly, composed of the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives. It convened in Frankfort on January 2, 2024, and adjourned sine die on April 15, 2024.[1] It was the fifth regular session of the legislature during the tenure of governor Andy Beshear.

2024 session of the
Kentucky General Assembly
←2023 2025→
The Kentucky State Capitol building, under construction in this photograph.
The Kentucky State Capitol in 2023
Overview
Legislative bodyKentucky General Assembly
JurisdictionKentucky
TermJanuary 2, 2024 – April 15, 2024
Senate
Members38
PresidentRobert Stivers (R–25th)
Jan. 8, 2013 - present
Majority leaderDamon Thayer (R–17th)
Jan. 8, 2013 - present
Minority LeaderGerald Neal (D–33rd)
Jan. 3, 2023 - present
Party controlRepublican
House of Representatives
Members100
SpeakerDavid Osborne (R–59th)
Jan. 8, 2019 - present
Minority LeaderDerrick Graham (D–57th)
Jan. 3, 2023 - present
Party controlRepublican

Republicans maintained their majorities in both chambers following the 2022 elections for the senate and the house.

During this session, the General Assembly approved two constitutional amendments that were voted on in November 2024, including the School choice amendment.

Major legislation

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Enacted

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House bills
  • HB 1: An act relating to government agencies, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency (passed over veto)
  • HB 2: 2024 Kentucky Amendment 2: An act proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding[a]
  • HB 5: An act relating to crimes and punishments (passed over veto)
  • HB 6: An act relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities (passed over veto)
  • HB 7: An act relating to autonomous vehicles (passed over veto)
  • HB 11: An act relating to nicotine products
  • HB 18: An act relating to the rights of property owners and declaring an emergency (passed over veto)
  • HB 44: An act relating to voter registration (passed over veto)
  • HB 53: An act relating to elections and making an appropriation therefor (without signature)
  • HB 142: An act relating to products that contain nicotine
  • HB 278: An act relating to the protection of children
  • HB 388: An act relating to local government and declaring an emergency (passed over veto)
  • HB 513: An act relating to the New State Capitol campus (passed over veto)
  • HB 535: An act relating to civic education
  • HB 561: An act relating to child care
  • HB 611: An act relating to truancy (without signature)
  • HB 622: An act relating to elections and declaring an emergency (passed over veto)
  • HB 752: An act relating to disaster recovery, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency
Senate bills
  • SB 2: An act relating to student safety (without signature)
  • SB 20: An act relating to crimes and punishments (without signature)
  • SB 143: An act proposing to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote[a]
  • SB 198: An act relating to nuclear energy development (passed over veto)
  • SB 215: An act relating to motor vehicles (without signature)

Passed both houses

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Senate bills
  • SB 6: An act relating to postsecondary institutions

Passed one house

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House bills
  • HB 96: An act relating to moments of silence and reflection
  • HB 227: An act relating to school districts
  • HB 255: An act relating to employment of minors
  • HB 300: An act relating to the profession of education
  • HB 367: An act relating to public benefits
  • HB 463: An act relating to the protection of children using social media
  • HB 465: An act relating to worker benefits
  • HB 509: An act relating to access to the records and meetings of public agencies
  • HB 575: An act relating to the acquisition of agricultural land
  • HB 626: An act relating to interference with a legislative proceeding
  • HB 829: An act relating to medicinal cannabis
Senate bills
  • SB 3: An act relating to the Department of Agriculture and declaring an emergency
  • SB 4: An act relating to sick leave for members of the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency
  • SB 8: An act relating to the Kentucky Board of Education
  • SB 10: An act proposing to amend Section 95 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the election of state officers[a]
  • SB 23: An act proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation[a]
  • SB 25: An act relating to local landlord and tenant ordinances
  • SB 80: An act relating to elections
  • SB 126: An act proposing to amend Sections 77 and 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences[a]
  • SB 142: An act relating to paid parental leave
  • SB 147: An act relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency
  • SB 167: An act relating to public school students' communication skills
  • SB 344: An act relating to vapor products and making an appropriation therefor

Proposed

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House bills
  • HB 4: An act proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly[a]
  • HB 9: An act relating to postsecondary education and declaring an emergency
  • HB 94: An act proposing to amend Section 42 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly[a]
  • HB 102: An act relating to housing opportunities
  • HB 208: An act proposing an amendment to Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding[a]
  • HB 228: An act relating to postsecondary employment
  • HB 259: An act relating to concealed deadly weapons
  • HB 304: An act relating to education and declaring an emergency
  • HB 500: An act relating to wages and hours
Senate bills
  • SB 61: An act relating to elections
  • SB 77: An act relating to elections
  • SB 99: An act relating to exceptions to restrictions on maternal healthcare
  • SB 203: An act relating to early childhood education
  • SB 205: An act providing maternity leave for public school employees
  • SB 300: An act relating to elections

Major resolutions

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Adopted

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House resolutions
Senate resolutions
  • SR 29: A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Governor Brereton Chandler Jones
  • SR 77: A resolution expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023
  • SR 94: A resolution honoring the 20th Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history
  • SR 123: A resolution calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border
  • SJR 140: A joint resolution directing the Public Service Commission to make all staffing, organizational, and administrative preparations necessary to be ready to discharge its regulatory duties relating to applications for the siting and construction of nuclear energy facilities in the Commonwealth
  • SJR 149: A joint resolution directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance and consultation on best management practices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to entities that discharge directly or indirectly into Kentucky's waterways

Proposed

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House resolutions
  • HJR 121: A joint resolution declaring the Commonwealth of Kentucky a sanctuary state from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's overreaching regulatory actions on fossil fuel-fired power plants
Senate resolutions
  • SR 50: A resolution acknowledging the events of January 6, 2021, at the United States Capitol and recognizing the citizens who have been held without due process

Party summary

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Senate

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Overview of Senate membership by party
  Party
(shading shows control)
 Total Vacant
Democratic Republican
End of previous session 7 30 37 1
Begin (January 2, 2024) 7 31 38 0
Final voting share 18.4% 81.6%
Beginning of the next session TBD TBD 38 0

House of Representatives

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Overview of House membership by party
  Party
(shading shows control)
 Total Vacant
Democratic Republican
End of previous session 20 80 100 0
Begin (January 2, 2024)[b] 20 79 99 1
January 15, 2024[c] 78 98 2
March 25, 2024 80 100 0
Final voting share 20.0% 80.0%
Beginning of the next session TBD TBD 100 0

Leadership

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Senate

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Presiding

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Majority (Republican)

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Minority (Democratic)

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House of Representatives

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Presiding

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Majority (Republican)

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Minority (Democratic)

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Members

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Senate

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Senators in odd-numbered districts were elected in 2020, while senators in even-numbered districts were elected in 2022.

House of Representatives

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All 100 house districts were last up for election in 2022.

Changes in membership

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Senate changes

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There were no changes in Senate membership during this session.

House of Representatives changes

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House changes
District Vacated by Reason for change Successor Date of successor's
formal installation[d]
26 Vacant Incumbent Russell Webber (R) resigned January 2, 2024, at the beginning of this session to become deputy treasurer in the administration of Mark Metcalf.[2]
A special election was held March 19, 2024. 		Peyton Griffee
(R) 		March 25, 2024
24 Brandon Reed
(R) 		Incumbent resigned January 15, 2024, to become executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.[3]
A special election was held March 19, 2024. 		Courtney Gilbert
(R) 		March 25, 2024

Committees

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Senate committees

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Committee Chair Vice Chair
Agriculture Jason Howell Gary Boswell
Appropriations and Revenue Christian McDaniel Amanda Mays Bledsoe
Banking and Insurance Jared Carpenter Rick Girdler
Committee on Committees Robert Stivers none
Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Max Wise Phillip Wheeler
Education Steve West Gex Williams
Enrollment Amanda Mays Bledsoe none
Families and Children Danny Carroll Julie Raque Adams
Health and Services Stephen Meredith Donald Douglas
Judiciary Whitney Westerfield Phillip Wheeler
Licensing and Occupations John Schickel Mike Nemes
Natural Resources and Energy Brandon Smith Johnnie Turner
Rules Robert Stivers none
State and Local Government Robby Mills Mike Nemes
Transportation Jimmy Higdon Brandon J. Storm
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Rick Girdler Matthew Deneen

House of Representatives committees

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Committee Chair Vice Chair(s)
Agriculture Richard Heath Daniel Fister
Appropriations and Revenue Jason Petrie Adam Bowling and Josh Bray
Banking and Insurance Michael Meredith Matt Lockett and Michael Pollock
Committee on Committees David Osborne David Meade
Economic Development and Workforce Investment Josh Branscum Thomas Huff
Education James Tipton Shane Baker and Timmy Truett
Elections, Const. Amendments, and Intergovermental Affairs Kevin Bratcher Josh Calloway
Enrollment Thomas Huff none
Families and Children Samara Heavrin Steve Riley
Health Services Kimberly Poore Moser Ryan Dotson
Judiciary Daniel Elliott Jennifer Decker
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Matthew Koch Tom Smith
Local Government Randy Bridges Ken Fleming
Natural Resources and Energy Jim Gooch Billy Wesley and Richard White
Rules David Osborne David Meade
Small Business and Information Technology Phillip Pratt William Lawrence
State Government David Hale Mary Beth Imes
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Kim King Shawn McPherson
Transportation John Blanton Jonathan Dixon
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Walker Thomas Scott Sharp

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Amendments to the Constitution of Kentucky require a 3/5 majority in both houses of the legislature and a majority vote by referendum. They can not be vetoed by the governor.
  2. ^ District 26: Russell Webber resigned in order to become deputy treasurer.
  3. ^ District 24: Brandon Reed resigned in order to become executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.
  4. ^ When seated or oath administered, not necessarily when service began.

References

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  1. ^ "2024 regular session calendar" (PDF). Kentucky General Assembly. September 6, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Barr, Thomas (December 7, 2023). "Rep. Webber stepping down for job in state government". The News-Enterprise. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Shepherd, Allison (January 5, 2024). "Reed withdraws candidacy for re-election". The LaRue County Herald News. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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