Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 503 — AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Last action — delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 166)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 14, 2026.

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Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    6 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

The Legislative Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, General Provisions; detail Part III, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

154 added · 197 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 503 has been revised to clarify the budget allocations for the Legislative Branch of Kentucky for the upcoming fiscal years 2026-2028. The key change is the inclusion of specific funding amounts for the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission, which remains the same in both versions. These appropriations ensure that there is ongoing financial support for legislative operations and ethics oversight, highlighting a commitment to transparent governance.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 503/VO AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
CHAPTER 166 1 CHAPTER 166 ( HB 503 ) AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Notwithstanding KRS 7B.010 to 7B.090, operation of the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center and its Page 1 of 7 HB050390.100 - 1377 - XXXX 4/14/2026 4:20 PM Vetoed in Part and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 503/VO governing board shall continue to be suspended effective July 1, 2026, and shall remain suspended for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium or until funding is restored.
Notwithstanding KRS 7B.010 to 7B.090, operation of the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center and its governing board shall continue to be suspended effective July 1, 2026, and shall remain suspended for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium or until funding is restored.
No funds are appropriated for the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center for fiscal year 2026- 2027 and fiscal year 2027-2028.
No funds are appropriated for the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center for fiscal year 2026-2027 and fiscal year 2027- 2028.
Notwithstanding KRS 6.190 and 6.213, the daily compensation provided by KRS 6.190 and the interim expense allowance provided by KRS 6.213 for members of the General Assembly shall be as authorized by the 2024- 2026 biennium and shall continue as adjusted on January 1, 2027, by the salary increment provided to state employees in the State/Executive Branch Budget.
Notwithstanding KRS 6.190 and 6.213, the daily compensation provided by KRS 6.190 and the interim expense allowance provided by KRS 6.213 for members of the General Assembly shall be as authorized by the 2024-2026 biennium and shall continue as adjusted on January 1, 2027, by the salary increment provided to state employees in the State/Executive Branch Budget.
(3) Judicial Branch Salary Compensation Study:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) Judicial Branch Salary Compensation Study:
The study shall review current classifications, compensation levels, and market competitiveness and shall Page 2 of 7 HB050390.100 - 1377 - XXXX 4/14/2026 4:20 PM Vetoed in Part and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 503/VO include recommendations for potential adjustments to ensure equitable and competitive compensation practices.
The study shall review current classifications, compensation levels, and market competitiveness and shall include recommendations for potential adjustments to ensure equitable and competitive compensation practices.
TOTAL - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BUDGET 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 90,126,400 92,724,700 Restricted Funds 75,000 175,000 Page 3 of 7 HB050390.100 - 1377 - XXXX 4/14/2026 4:20 PM Vetoed in Part and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 503/VO TOTAL 90,201,400 92,899,700 PART II GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.
TOTAL - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BUDGET 2026-27 2027-28 General Fund 90,126,400 92,724,700 Restricted Funds 75,000 175,000 TOTAL 90,201,400 92,899,700 PART II GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.
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CHAPTER 166 3 5.
KRS 48.313 shall control when a total or subtotal figure in this Act conflicts with the sum of the appropriations of which it Page 4 of 7 HB050390.100 - 1377 - XXXX 4/14/2026 4:20 PM Vetoed in Part and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 503/VO consists.
KRS 48.313 shall control when a total or subtotal figure in this Act conflicts with the sum of the appropriations of which it consists.
(1) Notwithstanding any provisions Page 5 of 7 HB050390.100 - 1377 - XXXX 4/14/2026 4:20 PM Vetoed in Part and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 503/VO of KRS Chapters 241 to 244 or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder to the contrary, a special temporary nonprofit license shall be issued to a nonprofit organization or the organizer or sponsor of a state, regional, or national conference for its use at state, regional, or national conferences, which shall not include a political campaign fundraiser.
(1) Notwithstanding any provisions of KRS Chapters 241 to 244 or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder to the contrary, a special temporary nonprofit license shall be issued to a nonprofit organization or the organizer or sponsor of a state, regional, or national conference for its use at state, regional, or national conferences, which shall not include a political campaign fundraiser.
(6) Nothing herein shall prohibit the employees of an entity that holds a special temporary nonprofit license from serving or selling wine, malt beverages, and distilled Page 6 of 7 HB050390.100 - 1377 - XXXX 4/14/2026 4:20 PM Vetoed in Part and Overridden UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 503/VO spirits by the drink to attendees of state, regional, or national conference.
(6) Nothing herein shall prohibit the employees of an entity that holds a special temporary nonprofit license from serving or selling wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits by the drink to attendees of state, regional, or national conference.
PART III BUDGET REDUCTION OR SURPLUS EXPENDITURE PLAN The Legislative Branch shall participate in any Budget Reduction Plan or Surplus Expenditure Plan in accordance with KRS Chapter 48, except that obligations essential to the constitutional duties of the Legislative Branch shall be exempt from any Budget Reduction Plan.
PART III BUDGET REDUCTION OR SURPLUS EXPENDITURE PLAN Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY The Legislative Branch shall participate in any Budget Reduction Plan or Surplus Expenditure Plan in accordance with KRS Chapter 48, except that obligations essential to the constitutional duties of the Legislative Branch shall be exempt from any Budget Reduction Plan.
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Vetoed in Part and Overridden April 14, 2026.
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Action History

  1. delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 166)

  2. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. received in House

  5. passed 32-6

  6. vetoes overridden

  7. posted for consideration of Governor's line vetoes

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. passed 71-19

  11. vetoes overridden

  12. posted for consideration of Governor's line vetoes

  13. taken from Rules

  14. to Rules (H)

  15. received in House

  16. line items vetoed

  17. delivered to Governor

  18. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  19. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  20. passed 79-15

  21. Free Conference Committee report adopted in House

  22. posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Conference Committee Report

  23. taken from Rules

  24. to Rules (H)

  25. received in House

  26. passed 38-0

  27. Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate

  28. posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Committee Report

  29. Free Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate

  30. Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate

  31. Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate

  32. Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate

  33. Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate

  34. Senate refused to recede

  35. posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  36. to Rules (S)

  37. received in Senate

  38. House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  39. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)

  40. to Rules (H)

  41. received in House

  42. 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  43. placed in the Orders of the Day

  44. taken from Rules

  45. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  46. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

  47. 2nd reading

  48. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)

  49. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

  50. 1st reading

  51. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)

  52. to Appropriations & Revenue (S)

  53. to Committee on Committees (S)

  54. received in Senate

  55. 3rd reading, passed 75-20 with Committee Substitute (1)

  56. placed in the Orders of the Day

  57. taken from Rules

  58. floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute

  59. reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  60. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  61. 2nd reading

  62. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  63. returned to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  64. 1st reading

  65. taken from Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  66. floor amendment (1) filed

  67. to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

  68. to Committee on Committees (H)

  69. introduced in House

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on · 56 voted No

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (134)

134 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

OVERRIDE VETO FINAL PASSAGE HB 503

Passed 32 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 32100
Democrat 0500
Total 32600
% of votes cast 84%16%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Nay
Gary Clemons Democrat Nay
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Nay
Karen Berg Democrat Nay
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Nay
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay

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Veto Override

Passed 71 Yea · 19 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 70009
Unaffiliated 1001
Democrat 01901
Total 7119011
% of votes cast 70%19%0%11%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Nay
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Nay
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Nay
Erika Hancock Democrat Not Voting
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Joshua Watkins Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Not Voting
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Not Voting
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE OF HB 503

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Final Passage

Passed 79 Yea · 15 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 66805
Democrat 12701
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 791506
% of votes cast 79%15%0%6%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Nay
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Not Voting
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Not Voting
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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PASS HB 503 w/ SCS 1

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Pass

Passed 75 Yea · 20 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 70603
Democrat 41402
Unaffiliated 1001
Total 752006
% of votes cast 74%20%0%6%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Nay
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Nay
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Nay
Chad Aull Democrat Not Voting
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Not Voting
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Not Voting
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Suspend the Rules

Failed 20 Yea · 23 Nay · 57 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20000
Republican 023056
Unaffiliated 0004
Total 2023060
% of votes cast 19%22%0%58%
How each member voted (103)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Not Voting
Commonwealth of Kentucky — Not Voting
House of Representatives — Not Voting
2026 Regular Session — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Not Voting
Adam Bowling Republican Not Voting
Amy Neighbors Republican Not Voting
Bill Wesley Republican Not Voting
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
Candy Massaroni Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Not Voting
Chris Fugate Republican Not Voting
DJ Johnson Republican Not Voting
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
Daniel Fister Republican Nay
David Hale Republican Not Voting
David Meade Republican Not Voting
David W. Osborne Republican Nay
Deanna Gordon Republican Not Voting
Derek Lewis Republican Nay
Emily Callaway Republican Nay
Felicia Rabourn Republican Not Voting
J.T. Payne Republican Not Voting
James Tipton Republican Nay
Jared Bauman Republican Not Voting
Jason Nemes Republican Not Voting
Jason Petrie Republican Not Voting
Jennifer Decker Republican Nay
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Not Voting
John Blanton Republican Nay
John Hodgson Republican Nay
Josh Branscum Republican Not Voting
Josh Bray Republican Not Voting
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Not Voting
Ken Upchurch Republican Nay
Kevin Jackson Republican Not Voting
Kim Banta Republican Not Voting
Kim Holloway Republican Not Voting
Kim King Republican Nay
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Not Voting
Marianne Proctor Republican Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Nay
Mary Beth Imes Republican Not Voting
Matt Lockett Republican Not Voting
Matthew Koch Republican Not Voting
Michael Meredith Republican Not Voting
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Not Voting
Mike Clines Republican Nay
Mitch Whitaker Republican Not Voting
Myron Dossett Republican Not Voting
Nancy Tate Republican Nay
Nick Wilson Republican Not Voting
Patrick Flannery Republican Not Voting
Peyton Griffee Republican Not Voting
Randy Bridges Republican Not Voting
Rebecca Raymer Republican Nay
Richard White Republican Nay
Robert Duvall Republican Not Voting
Ryan Bivens Republican Nay
Ryan Dotson Republican Nay
Samara Heavrin Republican Not Voting
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Not Voting
Shane Baker Republican Not Voting
Shawn McPherson Republican Not Voting
Stephanie Dietz Republican Not Voting
Steve Bratcher Republican Nay
Steve Riley Republican Not Voting
Steven Doan Republican Not Voting
Steven Rudy Republican Nay
Susan Witten Republican Not Voting
Suzanne Miles Republican Nay
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Nay
Timmy Truett Republican Not Voting
Tom Smith Republican Nay
Tony Hampton Republican Nay
Vanessa Grossl Republican Not Voting
Wade Williams Republican Not Voting
Walker Thomas Republican Not Voting
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 503 do?
The Legislative Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, General Provisions; detail Part III, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.
Who sponsors HB 503?
HB 503 is sponsored by Josh Bray (Republican), Adam Bowling (Republican), Steven Rudy (Republican), and Jason Petrie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 503?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 27, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 503?
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