Shane Baker
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41
Bills sponsored
this session · 150 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 21 all-time
7
Enacted into law
this session · 23 all-time
2736
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 2736 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
92.6%
based on 326 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
7.4%
based on 326 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.9%
based on 326 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
150 billsCurrent session 41 bills
- HB 227 AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms. Passed
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to prison educational programs. Signed
- HB 298 AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools. In Committee
- HB 170 AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty. In Committee
- HB 311 AN ACT relating to railroad crossings. Signed
- HB 4 AN ACT relating to grooming a minor. Signed
- HB 422 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 61 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Emergency Volunteer Corps. In Committee
- HB 101 AN ACT relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for religious institutions. In Committee
- HB 60 AN ACT relating to geoengineering. In Committee
- HCR 23 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Property Taxation Task Force. In Committee
- HB 59 AN ACT relating to health care billing practices. In Committee
- HB 259 AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 32, 72, 91, 100, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizenship requirements of state and local elected officials. In Committee
- HB 539 AN ACT relating to foreign laws. In Committee
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to jailer service cards issued by the Secretary of State. In Committee
- HB 359 AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction. In Committee
- HB 379 AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. Signed
- HB 394 AN ACT relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars. In Committee
- HCR 45 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION calling on the United States Congress to submit to the states for ratification a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and making a formal application to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution to call a convention for the sole purpose of proposing for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution which requires a balanced federal budget. In Committee
- HR 136 A RESOLUTION recognizing April 28th, 2026, as Pay It Forward Day. Passed
- HB 64 AN ACT relating to identification devices. In Committee
- HB 829 AN ACT relating to moral instruction. In Committee
- HB 646 AN ACT relating to the use of pharmaceuticals to intentionally terminate life. In Committee
- HB 58 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Signed
- HB 486 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Passed
Historical 109 bills
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 575 AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land. Died
- HB 278 AN ACT relating to the protection of children. Signed
- HB 700 AN ACT relating to the protection of mothers and their children. Died
- HB 450 AN ACT relating to the protection of minors. Died
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Signed
- HB 304 AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 831 AN ACT relating to political spending by public school districts and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 416 AN ACT relating to emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 9 AN ACT relating to postsecondary education and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 442 AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits. Died
- HB 694 AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 142 AN ACT relating to products that contain nicotine. Signed
- HB 649 AN ACT relating to sexual extortion. Died
- HB 408 AN ACT relating to health services. Died
- HB 407 AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 400 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 2 AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding. Signed
- HCR 83 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Teacher Red Tape Reduction Task Force. Died
- HB 346 AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction. Died
- HB 274 AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy. Signed
- HR 45 A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023. Died
- HJR 40 A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress. Died
- HB 191 AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors. Died
Co-sponsored
21 billsHistorical 21 bills
- HB 700 AN ACT relating to the protection of mothers and their children. Died
- HB 694 AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Vetoed
- HB 575 AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land. Died
- HB 450 AN ACT relating to the protection of minors. Died
- HB 442 AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits. Died
- HB 416 AN ACT relating to emergency medical services and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 407 AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 400 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 346 AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction. Died
- HB 278 AN ACT relating to the protection of children. Signed
- HB 274 AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy. Signed
- HB 208 AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding. Died
- HB 191 AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors. Died
- HB 142 AN ACT relating to products that contain nicotine. Signed
- HB 49 AN ACT relating to the recruitment and retention of medical professionals and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 47 AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 9 AN ACT relating to postsecondary education and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Vetoed
- HB 2 AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 189
AN ACT relating to the regulation of digital asset business.
kiosks. |
Yea | pass | April 01, 2026 |
|
SB 104
AN ACT relating to first responders.
Adopt |
Nay | fail | March 25, 2026 |
|
SB 56
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
analgesics in the Medicaid program. |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HB 732
AN ACT relating to worker benefits.
Adopt |
Not Voting | fail | March 24, 2026 |
|
HB 534
AN ACT relating to elections.
Suspend the Rules |
Not Voting | fail | March 05, 2026 |
|
HB 504
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.
maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB 503
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2026 |
|
HB 500
AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.
funding and establishing conditions for the |
Yea | pass | — |
|
HB 380
AN ACT relating to the regulation of digital asset business.
kiosk business. |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 84
AN ACT relating to legal liability for local governments and declaring an emergency.
governments. |
Yea | pass | January 30, 2026 |
|
HB 2
AN ACT relating to Medicaid, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
EMERGENCY |
Yea | pass | February 27, 2026 |
|
HB 139
AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
SB 116
AN ACT relating to physician assistants.
Pass |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2026 |
|
SB 97
AN ACT relating to coverage for prostheses and orthoses.
Pass |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2026 |
|
SB 49
AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.
Pass |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SB 4
AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.
Pass |
Yea | pass | March 20, 2026 |
|
HJR 77
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky and declaring an emergency.
Adopt |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2026 |
|
HB 385
AN ACT relating to state-operated mental health facilities.
Pass |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2026 |
|
HB 314
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declaring an emergency.
Pass |
Yea | pass | February 02, 2026 |
|
HB 869
AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 37
AN ACT relating to state symbols.
Pass |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 37
AN ACT relating to state symbols.
Adopt |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 37
AN ACT relating to state symbols.
Suspend the Rules |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HB 826
AN ACT relating to education.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HR 141
A RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution, and directing a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission.
Adopt |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HR 141
A RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution, and directing a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission.
Previous Question |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 197
AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HB 727
AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.
Final Passage |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 261
AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 324
AN ACT relating to the entertainment industry.
Pass |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 98
AN ACT relating to welding safety.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 66
AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SJR 116
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.
Adopt |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SJR 116
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.
Suspend the Rules |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SJR 74
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources.
Adopt |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 129
AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 56
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
Pass |
Nay | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 56
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
Suspend the Rules |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 312
AN ACT relating to court-ordered transports.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 214
AN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SCR 66
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities.
Adopt |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 70
AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 133
AN ACT relating to the fiscal reporting of local entities.
Pass |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HB 311
AN ACT relating to railroad crossings.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 291
AN ACT relating to recyclers and declaring an emergency.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
SB 263
AN ACT relating to education.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
SB 251
AN ACT relating to the Department of Corrections.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
HB 504
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
HB 904
AN ACT relating to gaming.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
SB 173
AN ACT relating to legislative oversight of the Medicaid state plan and declaring an emergency.
Veto Override |
Yea | pass | April 14, 2026 |