Josh Calloway
Born
1979
Contact
Email · josh.calloway@kylegislature.gov
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85
Bills sponsored
this session · 237 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 60 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
2712
Recorded votes
84%
Vote participation
voted in 84% of 2712 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
87.1%
based on 280 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
12.9%
based on 280 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
80.7%
based on 280 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
237 billsCurrent session 85 bills
- HR 116 A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Research Commission to direct the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee to investigate the misuse of state resources of the executive branch. In Committee
- HB 918 AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife law enforcement. In Committee
- HB 917 AN ACT relating to fiscal statements. In Committee
- HB 915 AN ACT relating to a jury trial when a child is removed from a parent. In Committee
- HB 756 AN ACT relating to small farms and home-based processors. In Committee
- HB 406 AN ACT relating to a supplemental payment for recipients of a monthly retirement allowance from the systems administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- HB 282 AN ACT relating to vehicle lights. Passed
- HB 752 AN ACT relating to blood donation. In Committee
- HB 665 AN ACT relating to captive cervids. In Committee
- HB 512 AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. In Committee
- HB 701 AN ACT relating to postnuptial agreements. In Committee
- HB 553 AN ACT relating to gender transition services. In Committee
- HB 1 AN ACT implementing the federal education opportunity program in Kentucky. Signed
- 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 78 AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HB 399 AN ACT relating to sexual offenses against children. In Committee
- HB 311 AN ACT relating to railroad crossings. Signed
- HB 305 AN ACT relating to grand jury service. Signed
- HB 876 AN ACT relating to smart meters. In Committee
- HB 76 AN ACT relating to pretrial release. In Committee
- HB 323 AN ACT relating to government social media accounts. In Committee
- HB 308 AN ACT relating to sex crimes. In Committee
Historical 152 bills
- HB 575 AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land. Died
- 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 212 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Died
- HB 124 AN ACT relating to employment. Died
- HB 304 AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. Died
- HCR 68 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Kentucky Housing Task Force. Died
- HB 463 AN ACT relating to the protection of children using social media. Died
- HB 775 AN ACT relating to child-care centers. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 819 AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills. Died
- HB 776 AN ACT relating to child welfare investigations. Died
- HB 59 AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to taxation. 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 293 AN ACT relating to kratom. Signed
- HB 688 AN ACT relating to elections. Died
- HB 694 AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 683 AN ACT relating to the prohibition of social and emotional learning in common schools. Died
- HB 652 AN ACT relating to federal law. Died
- HB 650 AN ACT relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 649 AN ACT relating to sexual extortion. Died
- HB 349 AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 402 AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 419 AN ACT relating to education. Died
Co-sponsored
60 billsHistorical 60 bills
- HB 819 AN ACT relating to the presession filing of bills. Died
- 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 683 AN ACT relating to the prohibition of social and emotional learning in common schools. Died
- HB 650 AN ACT relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 649 AN ACT relating to sexual extortion. Died
- HB 598 AN ACT relating to sexual offenses against children. Died
- HB 575 AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land. Died
- HB 560 AN ACT relating to parental rights. Died
- HB 506 AN ACT relating to geoengineering. Died
- HB 478 AN ACT relating to construction or demolition waste disposal. Signed
- HB 463 AN ACT relating to the protection of children using social media. 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 419 AN ACT relating to education. Died
- HB 407 AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 402 AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 400 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 390 AN ACT relating to sex-based classifications. Died
- HB 384 AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. Died
- HB 383 AN ACT relating to technology in public schools. Died
- HB 374 AN ACT relating to elections. Died
- HB 349 AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 315 AN ACT relating to vegetation around railroad crossings and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 309 AN ACT relating to lobbying. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 189
AN ACT relating to the regulation of digital asset business.
kiosks. |
Nay | 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. |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HB 732
AN ACT relating to worker benefits.
Adopt |
Nay | fail | March 24, 2026 |
|
HB 534
AN ACT relating to elections.
Suspend the Rules |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | — |
|
HB 380
AN ACT relating to the regulation of digital asset business.
kiosk business. |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | March 26, 2026 |
|
SB 4
AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.
Pass |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 37
AN ACT relating to state symbols.
Pass |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 37
AN ACT relating to state symbols.
Adopt |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 56
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
Pass |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 56
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
Suspend the Rules |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 312
AN ACT relating to court-ordered transports.
Pass |
Nay | 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 |
Not Voting | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
SB 263
AN ACT relating to education.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | pass | April 14, 2026 |
|
SB 251
AN ACT relating to the Department of Corrections.
Veto Override |
Not Voting | 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 |
Not Voting | 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 |