2024 session of the
Kentucky General Assembly
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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

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.

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 to be voted on in November 2024, including the School choice amendment.

Major legislation

Enacted

House bills
Senate bills

Passed both houses

Senate bills

Passed one house

House bills
Senate bills

Proposed

House bills
Senate bills

Major resolutions

Adopted

House resolutions
Senate resolutions

Proposed

House resolutions
Senate resolutions

Party summary

Senate

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

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

Senate

Presiding

Majority (Republican)

Minority (Democratic)

House of Representatives

Presiding

Majority (Republican)

Minority (Democratic)

Members

Senate

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

House of Representatives

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

Changes in membership

Senate changes

There were no changes in Senate membership during this session.

House of Representatives changes

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

Senate committees

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 Storm
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Rick Girdler Matthew Deneen

House of Representatives committees

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

Notes

  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

  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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