Scott Sharp
Born
1963
Contact
Email · scott.sharp@kylegislature.gov
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33
Bills sponsored
this session · 128 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 22 all-time
6
Enacted into law
this session · 36 all-time
2735
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 2735 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.5%
based on 341 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.5%
based on 341 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.3%
based on 341 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
128 billsCurrent session 33 bills
- HB 283 AN ACT relating to adversarial foreign transactions in the Commonwealth. Passed
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to prison educational programs. Signed
- HCR 44 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to create an accreditation pathway through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for private companies assisting veterans with their benefits. Passed
- HB 311 AN ACT relating to railroad crossings. Signed
- HB 369 AN ACT relating to veteran treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Signed
- HB 472 AN ACT relating to public contracts. In Committee
- HB 4 AN ACT relating to grooming a minor. Signed
- HB 422 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 599 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. In Committee
- HB 535 AN ACT relating to investor-owned electric utilities and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- HB 557 AN ACT relating to correctional services. In Committee
- HB 508 AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits. Passed
- HB 339 AN ACT relating to employment protections for members of the Civil Air Patrol. 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
- HCR 103 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Health Care Workforce Task Force to identify strategies to increase the number of health care professionals while maintaining high quality standards of care. In Committee
- HB 360 AN ACT relating to adult performances and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- HB 452 AN ACT relating to individual income tax and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- HB 191 AN ACT relating to Constitution Day. In Committee
- HB 33 AN ACT relating to data privacy. In Committee
- HB 486 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Passed
- HB 588 AN ACT relating to the abolition of the death penalty. In Committee
- HB 214 AN ACT relating to disabled veterans. Passed
- HJR 80 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Department of Education to submit a list of the resources provided to families during Individualized Education Program process and related recommendations. In Committee
- HJR 110 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to conduct investigations measuring the Commonwealth's capabilities and vulnerabilities during a potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific and European regions and declaring an emergency. Passed
- HB 47 AN ACT relating to federal immigration law enforcement. In Committee
Historical 95 bills
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 115 AN ACT relating to coverage for breast examinations. Signed
- HB 212 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Died
- HR 153 A RESOLUTION condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education. Died
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Signed
- HB 474 AN ACT relating to consumer protection in financial transactions. Died
- HB 742 AN ACT relating to the fiduciary duties owed to the state-administered retirement systems. Died
- HB 715 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 826 AN ACT relating to terrorist activity. Died
- HB 11 AN ACT relating to nicotine products. Signed
- HB 3 AN ACT relating to human trafficking. Signed
- HB 452 AN ACT relating to equality in access to financial services. Died
- HB 694 AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HR 85 A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17, 2024, as Constitution Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Died
- HB 626 AN ACT relating to interference with a legislative proceeding. Died
- HB 349 AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Died
- HR 57 A RESOLUTION urging Governor Andy Beshear to express support for Governor Greg Abbott and the State of Texas in their efforts to secure the border. Died
- HJR 94 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Don Gullett Memorial Highway in Greenup County. Died
- HJR 95 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the PFC Ernie West Memorial Highway in Greenup County. Died
- HB 619 AN ACT relating to terms of imprisonment. Signed
- HB 42 AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for veterans' service animals. 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
- HB 155 AN ACT relating to disposition of property and declaring an emergency. Died
Co-sponsored
22 billsHistorical 22 bills
- HB 715 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HB 694 AN ACT relating to one-time payments to school district employees and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 626 AN ACT relating to interference with a legislative proceeding. Died
- HB 619 AN ACT relating to terms of imprisonment. Signed
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Vetoed
- HB 535 AN ACT relating to civic education. Signed
- HB 349 AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 274 AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy. Signed
- HB 253 AN ACT relating to animal control officers. Died
- HB 212 AN ACT relating to the mental health of first responders. Died
- HB 192 AN ACT relating to highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- HB 166 AN ACT relating to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Signed
- HB 155 AN ACT relating to disposition of property and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 123 AN ACT relating to income taxation of military pensions. Died
- HB 115 AN ACT relating to coverage for breast examinations. Signed
- HB 47 AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty. Died
- HB 45 AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Died
- HB 42 AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for veterans' service animals. Died
- HB 30 AN ACT relating to veterans. Signed
- HB 11 AN ACT relating to nicotine products. Signed
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Vetoed
- HB 3 AN ACT relating to human trafficking. Signed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |