Walker Thomas
Born
1963
Contact
Email · walker.thomas@kylegislature.gov
District office
KY
270-889-8091
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42
Bills sponsored
this session · 411 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 42 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
1698
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1698 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026RS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
88.1%
based on 855 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
11.9%
based on 855 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.1%
based on 855 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
411 billsCurrent session 42 bills
- HB 521 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 226 AN ACT relating to special license plates. In Committee
- HB 684 AN ACT relating to constables and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- HB 227 AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms. 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 264 AN ACT relating to theft by deception. 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 381 AN ACT relating to disabled and deceased veteran benefits. 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 582 AN ACT relating to sports wagering. In Committee
- HB 6 AN ACT relating to child care and declaring an emergency. Signed
- HJR 50 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Auditor of Public Accounts to study the applicable statutes, administrative regulations, and agency policies and processes that directly impact the opening and operation of licensed and certified child care services in the Commonwealth. Signed
- HB 293 AN ACT relating to vehicle wheels. Signed
- HB 285 AN ACT relating to a property tax homestead exemption for disabled veterans. 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 555 AN ACT relating to school foods. Signed
- HB 508 AN ACT relating to the protection of veterans' benefits. Passed
- HJR 17 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Cerulean Veterans Memorial Bridge in Trigg County. In Committee
- HB 545 AN ACT relating to a tax credit for alternative jet fuel. In Committee
Historical 369 bills
- HB 5 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- HB 194 AN ACT relating to workplace violence against healthcare workers. Signed
- 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 484 AN ACT relating to emergency medical services. Signed
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Signed
- HB 304 AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. Died
- HR 137 A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Louisville Fire Department firefighters, Louisville Metro Police Department officers, and Louisville emergency medical services personnel involved in the recent rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge. Died
- HB 437 AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health. Died
- HB 715 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard and declaring an emergency. 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 777 AN ACT relating to government contracts and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 11 AN ACT relating to nicotine products. Signed
- HB 769 AN ACT relating to alternative teacher certification programs. Died
- HB 442 AN ACT relating to an exemption of sales and use tax for certain nonprofits. 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 10 AN ACT relating to maternal and child health. Died
- HB 443 AN ACT relating to land use. Signed
- HB 650 AN ACT relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 349 AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 407 AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities. Died
Co-sponsored
42 billsHistorical 42 bills
- HB 821 AN ACT relating to the selection and oversight of Article V convention commissioners. Died
- HB 777 AN ACT relating to government contracts and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 769 AN ACT relating to alternative teacher certification programs. Died
- HB 715 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky National Guard and declaring an emergency. Signed
- 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 650 AN ACT relating to Bible literacy courses in the public schools and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 621 AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board. Signed
- HB 581 AN ACT relating to retail filling stations. Vetoed
- HB 575 AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land. Died
- HB 535 AN ACT relating to civic education. Signed
- HB 490 AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical drug price discrimination. Died
- HB 484 AN ACT relating to emergency medical services. Signed
- HB 471 AN ACT relating to school pre-enrollment for military-connected students. Signed
- HB 443 AN ACT relating to land use. 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 400 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. 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 346 AN ACT relating to human growth and development instruction. Died
- HB 304 AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. Died
- HB 278 AN ACT relating to the protection of children. Signed
- HB 258 AN ACT relating to the torture of a dog or cat. Signed
- HB 222 AN ACT relating to tax incentives for first-time home buyers. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SB 37
AN ACT relating to state symbols.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 37 w/ HFA 1, HFA 3, HFA 2 (T) |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
HB 869
AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency.
FINAL PASSAGE OF HB 869 |
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.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 197 w/ HCS 2, HCA 2 (T) |
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.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SJR 116 w/ HCS 1, HFA 1, HCA 1 (T) |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 324
AN ACT relating to the entertainment industry.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 324 w/ HCS 1, HCA 1 (T) |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 66
AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 66 w/ HCS 1 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 98
AN ACT relating to welding safety.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 98 w/ HFA 4 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 214
AN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 214 w/ HFA 1, HFA 2 (T) |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SB 133
AN ACT relating to the fiscal reporting of local entities.
FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 133 w/ HFA 3 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 219
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of William Crawford to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 219 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 235
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joan Stringer to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 235 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 267
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of F. Bruce Williams to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 267 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 264
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Fritz Giesecke to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 264 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 230
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Arthur Ryan to the Board of Nursing.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 230 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 239
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Lisa Marie Rudzinski to the Education Professional Standards Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 239 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 212
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Thomas James Radivonyk, Jr., to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 212 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 281
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of David Wallace to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 281 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 217
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Wilton Currie Milliken to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 217 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 254
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Victoria Grooms to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 254 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 247
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Paul Todd Case to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 247 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 257
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Debra Wulfeck to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 257 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 242
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Elijah Edwards to the Education Professional Standards Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 242 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 253
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mark Kleiner to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 253 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 231
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Andrew Wood to the Public Service Commission.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 231 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 249
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elaine Wilson to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 249 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 229
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Monica Kennison to the Board of Nursing.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 229 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 237
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Edward Hatchett to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 237 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 227
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Anne Veno to the Board of Nursing.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 227 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 275
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kerry McCandless to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 275 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 262
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 262 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 263
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Heather Graham to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 263 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 268
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of as Joseph Koester to Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 268 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 271
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Dr. Kenny Burdine to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 271 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 241
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Justin Kyle Mitchell to the Education Professional Standards Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 241 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 250
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Hilary Sykes to the Crime Victims Compensation Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 250 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 233
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ken Hunt to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 233 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 228
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Hope Jones to the Board of Nursing.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 228 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 215
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Elizabeth G. Dinkins to the Education Professional Standards Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 215 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 244
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Marilyn Mason to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 244 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 246
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Leon Clark Williams to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 246 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 236
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Grimshaw to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 236 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 238
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Merideth Murphy Pittman to the Education Professional Standards Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 238 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 245
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Amy Miller to the Board of Tax Appeals.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 245 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 251
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kathryn Thomas to the Board of Claims.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 251 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 261
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Steve Kelly to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 261 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 234
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Tara Horn to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 234 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 274
A RESOLUTION confirming the hiring of Eric King as executive director of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 274 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 266
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Sean Garber to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 266 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 248
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of James P. Gray II to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 248 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |
|
SR 222
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeremy Winton as a member of the Kentucky Film Leadership Council.
CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 222 |
Yea | pass | April 15, 2026 |