Matt Lockett
Born
1974
Contact
Email · matt.lockett@kylegislature.gov
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45
Bills sponsored
this session · 169 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 27 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
2735
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 2735 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
96.3%
based on 320 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3.7%
based on 320 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
92.2%
based on 320 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
169 billsCurrent session 45 bills
- 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 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 781 AN ACT relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training state plan. Signed
- HB 170 AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty. In Committee
- HB 49 AN ACT relating to professional engineering and land surveying scholarships. Signed
- HB 409 AN ACT relating to certificate of need. In Committee
- HJR 25 A JOINT RESOLUTION declaring Kentucky a Food is Medicine state and directing state agencies to advance Food is Medicine initiatives. Passed
- HB 4 AN ACT relating to grooming a minor. Signed
- HB 568 AN ACT relating to public protection and declaring an emergency. 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 599 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. In Committee
- HJR 51 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. In Committee
- HB 60 AN ACT relating to geoengineering. In Committee
- HB 59 AN ACT relating to health care billing practices. 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 601 AN ACT relating to highway access. Passed
- HB 246 AN ACT relating to animal control officers. Passed
- HB 343 AN ACT relating to contributions made to a Kentucky qualified expense program. In Committee
- HB 154 AN ACT relating to childhood sexual assault or abuse. In Committee
Historical 124 bills
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 207 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 278 AN ACT relating to the protection of children. Signed
- HB 212 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Died
- HB 771 AN ACT relating to trusts. Vetoed
- HB 86 AN ACT relating to interment in state veterans' cemeteries. Died
- HB 174 AN ACT relating to patient medical records. Signed
- HB 821 AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention commissioners. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 3 AN ACT relating to human trafficking. Signed
- 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 142 AN ACT relating to products that contain nicotine. Signed
- HB 646 AN ACT relating to the regulation of the mortgage loan industry. Died
- HB 408 AN ACT relating to health services. Died
- HB 515 AN ACT relating to education. 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 50 AN ACT relating to the administration of estates and creating an emergency. Died
- HB 621 AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board. Signed
- HB 502 AN ACT relating to the Department of Financial Institutions. Died
- HB 492 AN ACT relating to local fiscal administration. Signed
- HB 372 AN ACT relating to educational cooperatives. Died
- HB 95 AN ACT relating to theft of services. Died
- HB 341 AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Died
Co-sponsored
27 billsHistorical 27 bills
- HB 821 AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention commissioners. Died
- HB 621 AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board. Signed
- HB 442 AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits. Died
- HB 408 AN ACT relating to health services. 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 341 AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Died
- HB 274 AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy. Signed
- HB 258 AN ACT relating to the torture of a dog or cat. Signed
- HB 241 AN ACT relating to the protection of minors. 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 207 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 182 AN ACT relating to violent offenders. Died
- HB 174 AN ACT relating to patient medical records. Signed
- HB 163 AN ACT relating to blood donation. Died
- HB 142 AN ACT relating to products that contain nicotine. Signed
- HB 141 AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs. Died
- HB 88 AN ACT relating to unlawful trade practices and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HB 86 AN ACT relating to interment in state veterans' cemeteries. Died
- HB 50 AN ACT relating to the administration of estates and creating an emergency. Died
- HB 47 AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 18 AN ACT relating to the rights of property owners and declaring an emergency. Vetoed
- HB 9 AN ACT relating to postsecondary education and declaring an emergency. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
Yea | 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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |