Karen Berg
Born
1961
Contact
Email · karen.berg@kylegislature.gov
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27
Bills sponsored
this session · 113 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 12 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 6 all-time
2721
Recorded votes
93%
Vote participation
voted in 93% of 2721 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.6%
based on 276 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.4%
based on 276 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
93.2%
based on 276 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
113 billsCurrent session 27 bills
- SR 203 A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary life and centennial milestone of Geraldine "Bubby" Litvin Shaffer. Passed
- SB 266 AN ACT relating to traffic control signal monitoring systems. In Committee
- SJR 127 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to develop training on wellness checks and the emergency aid exception to the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In Committee
- SB 252 AN ACT relating to civil remedies and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- SB 239 AN ACT relating to children. In Committee
- SB 205 AN ACT relating to election officers. In Committee
- SB 240 AN ACT relating to student rights. In Committee
- SB 166 AN ACT relating to preschool education programs. In Committee
- SR 83 A RESOLUTION honoring police officer Nick Wilt on the occasion of his retirement from Louisville Metro Police Department. Passed
- SB 96 AN ACT relating to sickle cell disease. In Committee
- SB 161 AN ACT relating to employment. In Committee
- SB 241 AN ACT relating to a deduction for professional membership dues. In Committee
- SB 21 AN ACT relating to music therapy. In Committee
- SB 115 AN ACT relating to civil rights. In Committee
- SR 4 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman. Passed
- SR 208 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy. Passed
- SR 282 A RESOLUTION strongly encouraging all Kentuckians to be vaccinated for preventable illnesses, including measles and meningitis, to protect their health and the health of their families and communities. Passed
- SR 7 A RESOLUTION condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy. In Committee
- SB 276 AN ACT relating to elections. In Committee
- SB 16 AN ACT relating to wages. In Committee
- SB 238 AN ACT relating to the forensic processing of firearms. In Committee
- SB 264 AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to citizen ballot initiatives. In Committee
- SCR 124 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms. In Committee
- SB 165 AN ACT relating to preschool education programs. In Committee
- SR 125 A RESOLUTION supporting the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' special pastoral message on immigration and affirming that immigration enforcement actions should not occur in houses of worship, schools, or hospitals. In Committee
Historical 86 bills
- SB 130 AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices by state agencies. Died
- SB 185 AN ACT relating to prevailing wage. Died
- SR 167 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessie "Jess" J. Adkins. Died
- SR 255 A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2024 as Kentucky Women's History Month throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Died
- SR 2 A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary service of Senator John Schickel to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly. Died
- SR 94 A RESOLUTION honoring the 20th Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history. Died
- SB 178 AN ACT relating to firearms. Died
- SB 301 AN ACT relating to assisted reproduction. Died
- SB 359 AN ACT relating to peace officer training. Died
- SB 270 AN ACT relating to prior authorization. Died
- SR 207 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
- SB 362 AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis. Died
- SB 149 AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. Died
- SCR 165 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support passage of the National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act for support of Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Died
- SB 144 AN ACT relating to the abolition of the death penalty. Died
- SB 27 AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers. Died
- SB 238 AN ACT relating to children. Died
- SR 1 A RESOLUTION honoring the extraordinary service of Senator Damon Thayer to the Commonwealth of Kentucky upon his retirement from the General Assembly. Died
- SR 60 A RESOLUTION honoring the agencies and organizations who combat human trafficking. Died
- SB 97 AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for diapers. Died
- SB 95 AN ACT relating to lactating students. Died
- SB 209 AN ACT relating to the forensic processing of firearms. Died
- SB 188 AN ACT relating to patient access to pharmacy benefits. Signed
- SR 4 A RESOLUTION honoring Senator Denise Harper Angel upon her retirement from the General Assembly. Died
- SB 186 AN ACT relating to customer notices from broadband service providers. Died
Co-sponsored
12 billsHistorical 12 bills
- SB 362 AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis. Died
- SB 301 AN ACT relating to assisted reproduction. Died
- SB 270 AN ACT relating to prior authorization. Died
- SB 188 AN ACT relating to patient access to pharmacy benefits. Signed
- SB 185 AN ACT relating to prevailing wage. Died
- SB 184 AN ACT relating to employment. Died
- SB 149 AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. Died
- SB 144 AN ACT relating to the abolition of the death penalty. Died
- SB 130 AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices by state agencies. Died
- SB 97 AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for diapers. Died
- SB 95 AN ACT relating to lactating students. Died
- SB 27 AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers. Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 2
AN ACT relating to Medicaid, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
EMERGENCY |
Not Voting | pass | April 01, 2026 |
|
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 |