Kentucky 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 176 — AN ACT relating to the Legislative Research Commission and declaring an emergency.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 35)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 19, 2025.

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Summary

Amend KRS 6.905, 7.200, 7A.110, 7A.185, 7A.220, 13A.020, 15A.063, 45.790, 45A.705, 158.647, and 248.723 to require statutory committee membership appointments be made in January of each odd-numbered year; require vacancies to be filled within 30 days; and require the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to appoint co-chairs; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN AN ACT relating to the Legislative Research Commission and declaring an emergency.
CHAPTER 35 1 CHAPTER 35 ( SB 176 ) AN ACT relating to the Legislative Research Commission and declaring an emergency.
Page 1 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN (3) Each member of the committee shall receive the same travel allowances and compensation for attending interim meetings of the committee as are received by members of subcommittees of the Legislative Research Commission under KRS 7.090(3).
(3) Each member of the committee shall receive the same travel allowances and compensation for attending interim meetings of the committee as are received by members of subcommittees of the Legislative Research Commission under KRS 7.090(3).
2.[(b)] Four (4) members of the Senate, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the Senate President, and two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Minority Floor Leader;
2.[(b)]Four (4) members of the Senate, two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the Senate President, and two (2) of whom shall be appointed by the Senate Minority Floor Leader;
and 4.[(d)] Four (4) members from the private and nonprofit sectors, universities, or local governments who have expertise in social policy related to education, health, economic development, or the law and who shall be appointed for up to two (2) consecutive, three (3) year terms by the following:
and 4.[(d)]Four (4) members from the private and nonprofit sectors, universities, or local governments who have expertise in social policy related to education, health, economic development, or the law and who shall be appointed for up to two (2) consecutive, three (3) year terms by the following:
Page 2 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN a.[1.] One (1) shall be appointed by the Senate President;
a.[1.] One (1) shall be appointed by the Senate President;
and d.[4.] One (1) shall be appointed by the House Minority Floor Leader.
and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY d.[4.] One (1) shall be appointed by the House Minority Floor Leader.
(7) The Legislative Research Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the Page 3 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN employment of personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(7) The Legislative Research Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the employment of personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(d) Four (4) public members shall be appointed from the Commonwealth at large, one (1) by the Governor, one (1) by the Chief Justice, one (1) by the President Page 4 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN of the Senate, and one (1) by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(d) Four (4) public members shall be appointed from the Commonwealth at large, one (1) by the Governor, one (1) by the Chief Justice, one (1) by the President of the Senate, and one (1) by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(4) On an alternating basis, each co-chair shall have the first option to set the monthly meeting date.
CHAPTER 35 3 (4) On an alternating basis, each co-chair shall have the first option to set the monthly meeting date.
(b) The President of the Senate shall appoint three (3) current members of the Senate, one (1) of whom shall be designated co-chair, and at least one (1) of the three (3) members shall represent the minority party;[ and] Page 5 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN (c) All members shall be active members of the Kentucky General Assembly during their terms of appointment;
(b) The President of the Senate shall appoint three (3) current members of the Senate, one (1) of whom shall be designated co-chair, and at least one (1) of the three (3) members shall represent the minority party;[ and] (c) All members shall be active members of the Kentucky General Assembly during their terms of appointment;
and (d) All members appointed pursuant to this subsection shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year for a two (2) year term.
and (d) All members appointed pursuant to this subsection shall be appointed in January of each odd- numbered year for a two (2) year term.
A[ monthly] meeting may be canceled by agreement of both co- chairs.
A[ monthly] meeting may be canceled by agreement of both co-chairs.
Legacy systems:[system projects and] 2.
Legacy systems;[system projects and] 2.
and 3.[2.]The current and ongoing operation and maintenance of state agency information technology systems of applications[resources];
and 3.[2.] The current and ongoing operation and maintenance of state agency information technology systems of applications[resources];
and (c) Review the latest information technology developments trending across the Page 6 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN nation.
and (c) Review the latest information technology developments trending across the nation.
(1) The Public Pension Oversight Board shall be composed of the following twenty- three (23) members:
(1) The Public Pension Oversight Board shall be composed of the following twenty-three (23) members:
(a) 1.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (a) 1.
[Of ]The members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year for a two (2) year term, and the Speaker shall designate one (1) as co-chair of the board;
[Of ]The members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be appointed in January of each odd- numbered year for a two (2) year term, and the Speaker shall designate one (1) as co-chair of the board;
Two (2) members of the General Assembly appointed by the President of the Senate,[ each of whom shall serve while a member of the Senate for the term for which he or she has been elected, and who] each of Page 7 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN whom shall be selected to ensure that representation on the board by Senate members of the General Assembly is in closer proportion to the representation of each political party in the Senate.
Two (2) members of the General Assembly appointed by the President of the Senate,[ each of whom shall serve while a member of the Senate for the term for which he or she has been elected, and who] each of whom shall be selected to ensure that representation on the board by Senate members of the General Assembly is in closer proportion to the representation of each political party in the Senate.
[Of ]The members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year for a two (2) year term, and the President shall designate one (1) as co-chair of the board;
[Of ]The members appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be appointed in January of each odd- numbered year for a two (2) year term, and the President shall designate one (1) as co-chair of the board;
(d) Two (2) members of the General Assembly appointed by the Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives appointed in January of each odd- numbered year for a two (2) year term[, who shall serve while a member of the House for the term for which he or she has been elected];
(d) Two (2) members of the General Assembly appointed by the Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives appointed in January of each odd-numbered year for a two (2) year term[, who shall serve while a member of the House for the term for which he or she has been elected];
and (j) Two (2) individuals appointed by the Governor, one (1) of whom shall be certified as a chartered financial analyst (CFA) with at least ten (10) years of Page 8 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN investment experience and one (1) of whom shall possess at least ten (10) years of retirement experience as defined by subsection (2) of this section.
and (j) Two (2) individuals appointed by the Governor, one (1) of whom shall be certified as a chartered financial analyst (CFA) with at least ten (10) years of investment experience and one (1) of whom shall possess at least ten (10) years of retirement experience as defined by subsection (2) of this section.
(3) Individuals appointed under subsection (1)(e), (f), and (j) of this section shall not:
CHAPTER 35 5 (3) Individuals appointed under subsection (1)(e), (f), and (j) of this section shall not:
(1) (a) There is hereby created a permanent subcommittee of the Legislative Research Commission to be known as the Administrative Regulation Review Page 9 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN Subcommittee.
(1) (a) There is hereby created a permanent subcommittee of the Legislative Research Commission to be known as the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee.
(b) The subcommittee shall be composed of eight (8) members appointed in January of each odd-numbered year as follows:
(b) The subcommittee shall be composed of eight (8) members appointed in January of each odd- numbered year as follows:
(c) Any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the subcommittee shall be filled within thirty (30) days of the occurrence, in[by] the same manner as[appointing authority who made ]the original appointment, and for the balance of the vacated member's term.
(c) Any vacancy that may occur in the membership of the subcommittee shall be filled within thirty (30) days of the occurrence, in[by] the same manner as[appointing authority who made] the original appointment, and for the balance of the vacated member's term.
A monthly meeting may be rescheduled by agreement of both co- chairs.
A monthly meeting may be rescheduled by agreement of both co-chairs.
(4) A majority of the entire membership of the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee shall constitute a quorum, and all actions of the subcommittee shall Page 10 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN be by vote of a majority of its entire membership.
(4) A majority of the entire membership of the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee shall constitute a quorum, and all actions of the subcommittee shall be by vote of a majority of its entire membership.
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Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6.
Page 11 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN 11.
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of this section shall be appointed in January of each odd- numbered year for a two (2) year term.
of this section shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year for a two (2) year term.
(d) Each ex officio member, except for legislative members, may designate a proxy by written notice to the council prior to call of order of each meeting, Page 12 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN and the proxy shall be entitled to participate as a full voting member.
(d) Each ex officio member, except for legislative members, may designate a proxy by written notice to the council prior to call of order of each meeting, and the proxy shall be entitled to participate as a full voting member.
(f) Review the information received from the Department of Education pursuant to KRS 156.095, and determine whether any action is necessary, including additional performance measures, funding, or legislation;
CHAPTER 35 7 (f) Review the information received from the Department of Education pursuant to KRS 156.095, and determine whether any action is necessary, including additional performance measures, funding, or legislation;
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Page 14 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN (5) The council shall terminate on July 1, 2030, unless the General Assembly extends the term of the council.
(5) The council shall terminate on July 1, 2030, unless the General Assembly extends the term of the council.
The members of the subcommittee shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year and serve for terms of two (2) years.[, and] The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives[members appointed from each chamber] shall each appoint[elect] one (1) member of the subcommittee from their chamber to serve as co-chair.
The members of the subcommittee shall be appointed in January of each odd- numbered year and serve for terms of two (2) years.[, and] The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives[members appointed from each chamber] shall each appoint[elect] one (1) member of the subcommittee from their chamber to serve as co-chair.
(3) Any professional, clerical, or other employees required by the subcommittee shall be provided in accordance with KRS 7.090(4) and (5).
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) Any professional, clerical, or other employees required by the subcommittee shall be provided in accordance with KRS 7.090(4) and (5).
Page 15 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN (4) A majority of the entire membership of the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee shall constitute a quorum, and all actions of the subcommittee shall be by vote of a majority of its entire membership.
(4) A majority of the entire membership of the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee shall constitute a quorum, and all actions of the subcommittee shall be by vote of a majority of its entire membership.
Members shall be appointed in January of each odd- numbered year and serve for terms of two (2) years.[, and] The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives[members appointed from each chamber] shall elect one (1) member of the committee from their chamber to serve as co-chair.
Members shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year and serve for terms of two (2) years.[, and] The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives[members appointed from each chamber] shall elect one (1) member of the committee from their chamber to serve as co- chair.
The members of the committee shall be compensated for attending meetings, as Page 16 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN provided in KRS 7.090(3).
The members of the committee shall be compensated for attending meetings, as provided in KRS 7.090(3).
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is not needed or inappropriate, the motion picture or entertainment production is not beneficial or is inappropriate, the service could or should be performed by state personnel, the amount or duration is excessive, or the exchange of resources or responsibilities are inappropriate, the committee shall attach a written notation of its Page 17 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN nonbinding recommendations regarding the personal service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement and shall forward the personal service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement to the State Treasurer or his or her designee.
is not needed or inappropriate, the motion picture or entertainment production is not beneficial or is inappropriate, the service could or should be performed by state personnel, the amount or duration is excessive, or the exchange of resources or responsibilities are inappropriate, the committee shall attach a written notation of its nonbinding recommendations regarding the personal service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement and shall forward the personal service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement to the State Treasurer or his or her designee.
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CHAPTER 35 9 (a) 1.
(9) Upon receipt of the committee's nonbinding recommendations regarding a personal Page 18 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement executed pursuant to subsection (6)(a) or (b) of this section, the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or his or her designee shall determine whether the personal service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement shall:
(9) Upon receipt of the committee's nonbinding recommendations regarding a personal service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement executed pursuant to subsection (6)(a) or (b) of this section, the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or his or her designee shall determine whether the personal service contract, tax incentive agreement, or memorandum of agreement shall:
Members of the subcommittee shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year and shall serve for terms of two (2) years.[, and] The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives[members appointed from each chamber] shall each appoint[elect] one (1) member of the subcommittee from their chamber to serve as co-chair.
Members of the subcommittee shall be appointed in January of each odd-numbered year and shall serve for terms of two (2) years.[, and] The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives[members appointed from each chamber] shall each appoint[elect] one (1) member of the subcommittee from their chamber to serve as co- chair.
The Page 19 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN co-chairs shall have joint responsibilities for subcommittee meeting agendas and presiding at subcommittee meetings.
The co-chairs shall have joint responsibilities for subcommittee meeting agendas and presiding at subcommittee meetings.
(4) On an alternating basis, each co-chair shall have the first option to set the monthly meeting date.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (4) On an alternating basis, each co-chair shall have the first option to set the monthly meeting date.
two (2) members of the minority party in the House of Representatives Page 20 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN appointed by the Minority Floor Leader;
two (2) members of the minority party in the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Floor Leader;
(6) The subcommittee shall review each project being submitted to the Agricultural Page 21 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN Development Board.
(6) The subcommittee shall review each project being submitted to the Agricultural Development Board.
In these cases the subcommittee shall provide a forum for discussion and possible resolution of differences between the board and the affected party.
In these cases the subcommittee shall provide a forum for discussion and possible resolution of differences between the board CHAPTER 35 11 and the affected party.
The records shall be transmitted to the appropriate interim joint committees of the Legislative Research Commission within thirty (30) days of making any Page 22 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN determination.
The records shall be transmitted to the appropriate interim joint committees of the Legislative Research Commission within thirty (30) days of making any determination.
or Page 23 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN 4.
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(b) The President of the Senate shall appoint three (3) current members of the Senate, one (1) of whom shall be designated co-chair, and at least one (1) of the three (3) members shall represent the minority party;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) The President of the Senate shall appoint three (3) current members of the Senate, one (1) of whom shall be designated co-chair, and at least one (1) of the three (3) members shall represent the minority party;
Page 24 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN (2) Any vacancy on the committee[board] shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(2) Any vacancy on the committee[board] shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
A[ monthly] meeting may be canceled by agreement of both co- chairs.
A[ monthly] meeting may be canceled by agreement of both co-chairs.
and 3.[2.]The current and ongoing operation and maintenance of state agency information technology systems or applications[resources];
and 3.[2.] The current and ongoing operation and maintenance of state agency information technology systems or applications[resources];
(1) [Not later than July 30, 2025, ]The committee[board], in consultation with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, shall prescribe the form, contents, and Page 25 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN manner of submission of data to fulfill the purposes under subsection (7) of Section 13 of this Act and to provide an inventory of existing information technology systems or applications[the plan required under this section].
(1) [Not later than July 30, 2025, ]The committee[board], in consultation with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, shall prescribe the form, contents, and manner of submission of data to fulfill the purposes under subsection (7) of Section 13 of this Act and to provide an inventory of existing information technology systems or applications[the plan required under this section].
(3)] (a) Not later than July 15[October 1], 2025, and not later than April 15, 2027 and each April 15 biennially thereafter, each state agency in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government shall submit information to the committee[prepare an agency-wide plan] outlining the manner in which the agency intends to transition its information technology systems or applications[and data-related services and capabilities] into a modern, integrated, secure, and effective technological environment, including a six (6) year outline and funding sources for that transition.
(3)] (a) Not later than July 15[October 1], 2025, and not later than April 15, 2027, and each April 15 biennially thereafter, each state agency in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of state government shall submit information to the committee[prepare an agency-wide plan] outlining the manner in which the agency intends to transition its information technology systems or applications[and data-related services and capabilities] into a modern, integrated, secure, and effective technological environment, including a six (6) year outline and funding sources for that transition.
(c) Each state agency may consult with and obtain information from the Commonwealth Office of Technology to carry out the requirements of this subsection.
CHAPTER 35 13 (c) Each state agency may consult with and obtain information from the Commonwealth Office of Technology to carry out the requirements of this subsection.
(3)[(4)] (a) On or before October[December] 1, 2025, and biennially thereafter, the committee[board] shall provide a written report to the Legislative Research Page 26 of 27 SB017620.100 - 1710 - XXXX 3/13/2025 3:58 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 176/EN Commission that identifies:
(3)[(4)] (a) On or before October[December] 1, 2025, and biennially thereafter, the committee[board] shall provide a written report to the Legislative Research Commission that identifies:
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Signed by Governor March 19, 2025.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 35)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  6. Senate concurred in House amendment Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  11. placed in the Orders of the Day

  12. taken from Rules

  13. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  14. to State Government (H)

  15. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  16. 1st reading

  17. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  18. to Committee on Committees (H)

  19. received in House

  20. 3rd reading, passed 33-0

  21. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 28, 2025

  22. 2nd reading, to Rules

  23. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  24. to State & Local Government (S)

  25. to Committee on Committees (S)

  26. introduced in Senate

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Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18002
Republican 71003
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 95006
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (101)
Member Party Vote
Huff T — Yea
Stevenson P — Yea
Bratcher S. — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Lewis D — Yea
Lewis S — Yea
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY SENATE — 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 Not Voting
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Yea
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 Yea
Brandon Smith Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
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
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
Gex Williams Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman 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 Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
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 J. Nemes Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Not Voting
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate 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 Not Voting
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Not Voting
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Final Passage SB 176 W/ hcs1 hcta1

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 4000
Republican 30002
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Yates — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Not Voting
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Brandon Smith 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
Gex Williams 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 Not Voting
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael J. Nemes Republican Yea
Mike 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 Meredith Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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PASS SB 176

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 29003
Democrat 2002
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 33005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Yates — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Not Voting
Karen Berg Democrat Not Voting
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Brandon Smith 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
Gex Williams 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
Michael J. Nemes Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Not Voting
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Not Voting
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Not Voting
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 176 do?
Amend KRS 6.905, 7.200, 7A.110, 7A.185, 7A.220, 13A.020, 15A.063, 45.790, 45A.705, 158.647, and 248.723 to require statutory committee membership appointments be made in January of each odd-numbered year; require vacancies to be filled within 30 days; and require the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to appoint co-chairs; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
What is the current status of SB 176?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 14, 2025. Enacted.
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