State Legislature 2026

House Bills 2026
Senate Bills 2026

2026 Legislative Session

 

The 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is scheduled to begin on Jan. 6th, 2026 and will last 60 legislative days with final adjournment presently scheduled for April 15th, 2026..

The first part of the session will focus on organizational work, such as electing legislative leaders, adopting rules of procedure and organizing committees. The introduction and consideration of legislation can also begin during this time.. Schedule here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you plan on visiting the Capitol or Capitol Annex during the session, note that there is significant construction happening. Please prepare by reviewing this map which details construction and parking. And please feel free to reach out to KCC before your visit.

It pays to pay attention to your lawmakers and the votes they take. In 2026, every seat in the Kentucky House and half of the Senate will be on the ballot.

About the Kentucky State Legislature

The Kentucky General Assembly, also called the Kentucky Legislature, is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Kentucky. It comprises the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives.

The General Assembly meets annually in the state capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky, convening on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. In even-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 60 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond April 15. In odd-numbered years, sessions may not last more than 30 legislative days, and cannot extend beyond March 30. Special sessions may be called by the Governor of Kentucky at any time for any duration. The Interim committee meetings run from June through December.

How to Contact Your Legislators

The Legislative Research Commission mans a website that provides resources for the public. To find your legislator, you can search by interactive map on this LRC link.

If you would like to call and leave a message for your legislator, please call the Legislative Message Line at 1-800-372-7181. Staff will direct you to the appropriate contact.

Contact KCC for Assistance

One of the best ways you can talk to your legislator is to visit in their home office. KCC is glad to support any constituents who wish to set up a meeting with their legislators. Contact us at 502-209-9659 and we will be glad to help you prepare talking points on your issues of concern, and provide tips to help make your meeting productive.

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House 2026

House Leadership for 2026:
David Osborne Speaker of the House
David Meade Speaker Pro Tempore
Steven Rudy Majority Floor Leader
Suzanne Miles Majority Caucus Chair
Jason Nemes Majority Whip
Pamela Stevenson Minority Floor Leader
Lindsey Burke Minority Caucus Chair
Joshua Watkins Minority Whip

House Standing Committee Leaders for 2026:

Agriculture: Myron Dossett (Chair) and Dan Fister (Vice Chair)
Approp. & Revenue: Jason Petrie (Chair) and Adam Bowling and Josh Bray (Vice-Chairs)
Banking & Insurance: Michael Meredith (Chair), Matt Lockett (Vice), Michael Sarge Pollock (Vice)
Committee on Committees: David Osborne (Chair), David Meade (Vice)
Econ. Development & Workforce Investment: Josh Branscum (Chair). Thomas Huff (Vice)
Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergov. Affairs: DJ Johnson (Chair), John Hodgson (Vice)
Enrollment: Thomas Huff (Chair)
Families and Children: Samara Heavrin (Chair), Nick Wilson (Vice)
Health Services: Kim Poore Moser (Chair), Robert Duvall (Vice)
Judiciary: Daniel Elliott (Chair), Jennifer Decker (Vice)
Licensing, Occupations & Admin. Regs: Matt Koch (Chair), Tom Smith (Vice Chair)
Local Government: Patrick Flannery (Chair), Amy Neighbors (Vice)
Natural Resources & Energy: Jim Gooch (Chair), Jared Bauman (Vice), Richard White (Vice)
Postsecondary Education: James Tipton (Chair), Shane Baker (Vice)
Primary and Secondary Education: Scott Lewis (Chair), Mike Clines (Vice)
Rules: David Osborne (Chair), David Meade (Vice)
Small Business & Info. Tech: Deanna Frazier Gordon (Chair), William Lawrence (Vice)
State Government: David Hale (Chair), Rebecca Raymer (Vice)
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation: Kim King (Chair), Susan Witten (Vice)
Transportation: John Blanton (Chair), Mary Beth Imes (Vice)
Vet., Military Affairs & Pub. Protection: Bobby McCool (Chair), Steve Bratcher (Vice) Bill Wesley (Vice)

(+) Primary in 2026 (May 19)

All 100 seats in the House will be on the ballot in 2026.

District 1: (R) Steven Rudy (no opposition)
District 2: (R) Kimberly Holloway +
District 3: (R) Randy Bridges +
District 4: (R) D. Wade Williams (no opposition)
District 5: (R) Mary Imes (no opposition)
District 6: (R) Chris Freeland (no opposition)
District 7: (R) Suzanne Miles +
District 8: (R) Walker Thomas (no opposition)
District 9: (R) Myron Dossett (no opposition)
District 10: (R) Josh Calloway +
District 11: (R) J.T. Payne +
District 12: (R) Jim Gooch
District 13: (R) D.J. Johnson
District 14: (R) Scott Lewis
District 15: (R) Rebecca Raymer +
District 16: (R) Jason Petrie (no opposition)
District 17: (R) Robert Duvall (no opposition)
District 18: (R) Samara Heavrin (no opposition)
District 19: (R) Michael Meredith (no opposition)
District 20: (R) Kevin Jackson (no opposition)
District 21: (R) Amy Neighbors (no opposition)
District 22: (R) Shawn McPherson (no opposition)
District 23: (R) Steve Riley (no opposition)
District 24: (R) Ryan Bivens
District 25: (R) Steve Bratcher
District 26: (R) Payton Griffee (no opposition)
District 27: (R) Nancy Tate
District 28: (R) Jared Bauman +
District 29: (R) Chris Lewis +
District 30: (D) Daniel Grossberg
District 31: (R) Susan Tyler Whitten
District 32: (D) Tina Bojanowski (no opposition)
District 33: (R) Jason Nemes
District 34: (D) Sarah Stalker +
District 35: (D) Lisa Willner
District 36: (R) John Hodgson
District 37: (R) Emily Callaway (no opposition)
District 38: (D) Rachel Roarx
District 39: (R) Matt Lockett
District 40: (D) Nima Kulkarni
District 41: (D) Mary Lou. Marzian (no opposition)
District 42: (D) Joshua Watkins (no opposition)
District 43: (D) Pamela Stevenson
District 44: (D) Beverly Chester-Burton
District 45: (R) Adam Moore
District 46: (D) Alan Gentry
District 47: (R) Felicia Rabourn
District 48: (R) Ken Fleming
District 49: (R) Thomas Huff (no opposition)
District 50: (R) Candy Massaroni
District 51: (R) Michael Pollock (no opposition)
District 52: (R) Ken Upchurch
District 53: (R) James A. Tipton (no opposition)
District 54: (R) Daniel Elliott (no opposition)
District 55: (R) Kim King
District 56: (R) Daniel Fister
District 57: (D) Erika Hancock (no opposition)
District 58: (R) Jennifer Decker
District 59: (R) David Osborne
District 60: (R) Marianne Proctor
District 61: (R) Savannah Maddox (no opposition)
District 62: (R) Tony Hampton
District 63: (R) Kimberly Banta
District 64: (R) Kimberly Poore Moser
District 65: (R) Stephanie Dietz
District 66: (R) T.J. Roberts +
District 67: (D) Matthew Lehman
District 68: (R) Mike Clines
District 69: (R) Steve Doan +
District 70: (R) William Lawrence
District 71: (R) Josh Bray (no opposition)
District 72: (R) Matthew Koch (no opposition)
District 73: (R) Ryan Dotson
District 74: (R) David Hale
District 75: (D) Lindsey Burke
District 76: (D) Anne Donworth  
District 77: (D) George Brown
District 78: (R) Mark Hart
District 79: (D) Chad Aull (no opposition)
District 80: (R) David Meade +
District 81: (R) Deanna Frazier Gordon
District 82: (R) Nick Wilson (no opposition)
District 83: (R) Joshua Branscum (no opposition)
District 84: (R) Chris Fugate (no opposition)
District 85: (R) Shane Baker (no opposition)
District 86: (R) Tom O’Dell Smith +
District 87: (R) Adam Bowling
District 88: (R) Vanessa Grossl +
District 89: (R) Timmy Truett (no opposition)
District 90: (R) Derek Lewis (no opposition)
District 91 : (R) Bill Wesley
District 92: (R) John Blanton (no opposition)
District 93: (D) Adrielle Camuel +
District 94: (R) Mitchum Whitaker (no opposition) District 95: (D) Ashley Tackett Laferty
District 96: (R) Patrick Flannery
District 97: (R) Bobby McCool
District 98: (R) Aaron Thompson (no opposition)
District 99: (R) Richard White
District 100: (R) Scott Sharp (no opposition)


Senate 2025

Senate Leadership for 2026:
Robert Stivers Senate President
David Givens President Pro Tempore
Max Wise Majority Floor Leader
Robby Mills Majority Caucus Chair
Mike Wilson Majority Whip
Gerald Neal Minority Floor Leader
Reggie Thomas Minority Caucus Chair
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Minority Whip

Senate Standing Committee Leaders for 2026:

(+) Declared primary candidate in 2026

District 1: (R) Jason Howell
District 2: (R) Danny Carroll
District 3: (R) Craig Richardson
District 4: (R) Robby Mills +
District 5: (R) Stephen Meredith
District 6: (R) Lindsey Tichenor +
District 7: (R) Aaron Reed
District 8: (R) Gary Boswell +
District 9: (R) David P. Givens
District 10: (R) Matthew Deneen +
District 11: (R) Steve Rawlings
District 12: (R) Amanda Bledsoe
District 13: (D) Reginald Thomas
District 14: (R) Jimmy Higdon
District 15: (R) Rick Girdler
District 16: (R) Max Wise
District 17: (R) Matt Nunn
District 18: (R) Robin L. Webb
District 19: (D) Cassie Chambers Armstrong
District 20: (R) Gex Williams +
District 21: (R) Brandon Storm
District 22: (R) Donald Douglas +
District 23: (R) Christian McDaniel
District 24: (R) Shelley Frommeyer +
District 25: (R) Robert Stivers II
District 26: (D) Karen Berg
District 27: (R) Stephen West
District 28: (R) Greg Elkins +
District 29: (I) Scott Madon
District 30: (R) Brandon Smith
District 31: (R) Phillip Wheeler
District 32: (R) Mike Wilson +
District 33: (D) Gerald A. Neal
District 34: (R) Jared Carpenter +
District 35: (D) Keturah Herron
District 36: (R) Julie Raque Adams +
District 37: (D) Gary Clemons*
District 38: (R) Michael J. Nemes +

 
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