David Hale
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44
Bills sponsored
this session · 381 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 40 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
3045
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 3045 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.3%
based on 343 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.7%
based on 343 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.8%
based on 343 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
381 billsCurrent session 44 bills
- HB 506 AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Signed
- HB 622 AN ACT relating to roads and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HB 540 AN ACT relating to interference with a religious service. 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 696 AN ACT relating to infantile seizure disorder. In Committee
- HB 628 AN ACT relating to the Athletic Trainer Compact. Passed
- HB 679 AN ACT relating to tourism and declaring an emergency. 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 447 AN ACT relating to coverage for emergency ground ambulance services. In Committee
- 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 582 AN ACT relating to sports wagering. In Committee
- HB 293 AN ACT relating to vehicle wheels. Signed
- HB 138 AN ACT relating to the compensation of coroners. In Committee
- HB 557 AN ACT relating to correctional services. In Committee
- HB 545 AN ACT relating to a tax credit for alternative jet fuel. In Committee
- HB 539 AN ACT relating to foreign laws. In Committee
- HB 314 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HB 359 AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction. In Committee
- HB 332 AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents. In Committee
- HB 360 AN ACT relating to adult performances and declaring an emergency. In Committee
Historical 337 bills
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 194 AN ACT relating to workplace violence against healthcare workers. Signed
- HB 138 AN ACT relating to service credit for the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency. Died
- 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 212 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Died
- HB 323 AN ACT relating to cancer detection in firefighters, and making an appropriation therefor. Signed
- HR 58 A RESOLUTION recognizing the two hundred fifty year history of prayer opening legislative sessions in the United States. 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 461 AN ACT relating to school bus safety. Died
- HJR 107 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the roundabout at Kentucky Route 686 and Kentucky Route 713 in Montgomery County as the Emilee Collins Memorial Roundabout. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 11 AN ACT relating to nicotine products. Signed
- HB 219 AN ACT relating to allowing the Freedom Flag to be flown as a Flag of Remembrance each September 11, which is known as Patriot Day. Died
- HB 553 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky rural veterinary student loan repayment program and making an appropriation therefor. Signed
- HB 130 AN ACT relating to soil and water conservation and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HB 442 AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits. Died
- HB 134 AN ACT relating to the taxation of retirement distributions. Died
- HB 694 AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 650 AN ACT relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 611 AN ACT relating to truancy. Signed
- 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
Co-sponsored
40 billsHistorical 40 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 621 AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board. Signed
- HB 611 AN ACT relating to truancy. Signed
- HB 575 AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land. Died
- HB 553 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky rural veterinary student loan repayment program and making an appropriation therefor. Signed
- HB 535 AN ACT relating to civic education. Signed
- 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 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 384 AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. Died
- HB 357 AN ACT relating to firearms. Signed
- HB 349 AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 323 AN ACT relating to cancer detection in firefighters, and making an appropriation therefor. Signed
- HB 304 AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 278 AN ACT relating to the protection of children. Signed
- HB 274 AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy. Signed
- HB 231 AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education institutions. Died
- HB 219 AN ACT relating to allowing the Freedom Flag to be flown as a Flag of Remembrance each September 11, which is known as Patriot Day. 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 194 AN ACT relating to workplace violence against healthcare workers. Signed
- HB 193 AN ACT relating to motor vehicles in a highway work zone. Died
- HB 192 AN ACT relating to highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 732
AN ACT relating to worker benefits.
Adopt |
Nay | 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 |
|
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 261
AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges.
Pass |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 324
AN ACT relating to the entertainment industry.
Pass |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |