Ryan Dotson
Born
1972
Contact
Email · ryan.dotson@kylegislature.gov
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36
Bills sponsored
this session · 156 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 22 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
2731
Recorded votes
91%
Vote participation
voted in 91% of 2731 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97%
based on 304 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3%
based on 304 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
87.6%
based on 304 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
156 billsCurrent session 36 bills
- HB 684 AN ACT relating to constables and declaring an emergency. 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
- HJR 68 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to grant all third-party Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit processors the authority to share data and information with the United States Department of Agriculture. In Committee
- HB 650 AN ACT relating to designating the official state musical composition. In Committee
- HB 227 AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms. Passed
- HB 170 AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty. In Committee
- HB 323 AN ACT relating to government social media accounts. In Committee
- HB 308 AN ACT relating to sex crimes. In Committee
- HB 4 AN ACT relating to grooming a minor. Signed
- HB 447 AN ACT relating to coverage for emergency ground ambulance services. In Committee
- HB 422 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 101 AN ACT relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for religious institutions. In Committee
- HB 138 AN ACT relating to the compensation of coroners. In Committee
- HB 557 AN ACT relating to correctional services. In Committee
- HB 275 AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools. In Committee
- HB 539 AN ACT relating to foreign laws. In Committee
- HB 144 AN ACT relating to motor vehicle titles. Signed
- HB 359 AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction. In Committee
- HB 88 AN ACT relating to the qualified elementary and secondary education scholarship federal tax credit. In Committee
- HB 360 AN ACT relating to adult performances and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- HB 646 AN ACT relating to the use of pharmaceuticals to intentionally terminate life. In Committee
- HB 214 AN ACT relating to disabled veterans. Passed
- HB 162 AN ACT relating to identity documents. In Committee
- HB 578 AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. In Committee
Historical 120 bills
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 700 AN ACT relating to the protection of mothers and their children. Died
- HB 212 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Died
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Signed
- HCR 68 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Kentucky Housing Task Force. Died
- HJR 121 A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring the Commonwealth of Kentucky a sanctuary state from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's overreaching regulatory actions on fossil fuel-fired power plants. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 714 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky River Authority. Died
- HB 445 AN ACT relating to the retirement of fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. Died
- HB 442 AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits. Died
- HB 687 AN ACT relating to municipal payments to counties for jails and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 694 AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 407 AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 398 AN ACT relating to the electric vehicle power tax and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 400 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. Died
- HR 63 A RESOLUTION urging President Joe Biden to repel the invasion at the United States' southern border. Died
- HB 384 AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. Died
- HB 119 AN ACT relating to interscholastic extracurricular activities. Died
- HB 586 AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Signed
- HB 258 AN ACT relating to the torture of a dog or cat. Signed
- HB 231 AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education institutions. Died
- 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
- HR 37 A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to amend Title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the government pension offset and the windfall elimination provision. Died
- HB 191 AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors. Died
- HB 208 AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding. Died
Co-sponsored
22 billsHistorical 22 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 586 AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Signed
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Vetoed
- HB 445 AN ACT relating to the retirement of fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. Died
- HB 442 AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits. Died
- HB 407 AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 400 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. Died
- HB 398 AN ACT relating to the electric vehicle power tax and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 384 AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. Died
- HB 258 AN ACT relating to the torture of a dog or cat. Signed
- HB 251 AN ACT relating to railroad operations. Died
- HB 231 AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education institutions. Died
- HB 212 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Died
- 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 141 AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs. Died
- HB 133 AN ACT relating to a tax credit for volunteer firefighters. Died
- HB 47 AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 33 AN ACT relating to railroad operations. Died
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Vetoed
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. |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Nay | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 56
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
Pass |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |