Kentucky 26rs Session Status: Introduced

SB 13 — AN ACT relating to planning commission membership.

Last action — received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

AN ACT relating to planning commission membership.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. introduced in Senate; to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

  3. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  4. 2nd reading, to Rules

  5. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 22, 2026

  6. 3rd reading, passed 37-0

  7. received in House; to Committee on Committees (H)

Sponsors

  • M. Deneen, D. Douglas, G. Elkins, R. Girdler, S. Meredith, M. Nunn, L. Tichenor, M. Wilson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • M. Deneen, D. Douglas, G. Elkins, R. Girdler, S. Meredith, M. Nunn, L. Tichenor, M. Wilson

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 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

PASS SB 13

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 7100
Democrat 4000
Republican 26001
Total 37101
% of votes cast 95%3%0%3%
How each member voted (39)
Member Party Vote
Thomas — Yea
Nemes — Yea
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Williams — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Smith — Yea
PASSES : 0 — Nay
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
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
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Not Voting
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 13 do?
AN ACT relating to planning commission membership.
Who sponsors SB 13?
SB 13 is sponsored by M. Deneen, D. Douglas, G. Elkins, R. Girdler, S. Meredith, M. Nunn, L. Tichenor, M. Wilson.
What is the current status of SB 13?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 13?
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