Gary Boswell
Born
1954
Contact
Email · gary.boswell@kylegislature.gov
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32
Bills sponsored
this session · 70 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 19 all-time
8
Enacted into law
this session · 13 all-time
1875
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 1875 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.9%
based on 285 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.1%
based on 285 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.3%
based on 285 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
70 billsCurrent session 32 bills
- SB 104 AN ACT relating to first responders. Signed
- SB 73 AN ACT relating to animal agriculture. Signed
- SB 86 AN ACT relating to state and local collaboration with federal immigration law enforcement. In Committee
- SR 181 A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Passed
- SB 39 AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 215 AN ACT relating to school districts. In Committee
- SB 5 AN ACT relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 40 AN ACT relating to public library district boards of trustees. Signed
- SB 123 AN ACT relating to testing of applicants for instruction permits and operator's licenses. In Committee
- SB 28 AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle. Passed
- SR 55 A RESOLUTION recognizing March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky. Passed
- SB 29 AN ACT relating to solid waste management facilities and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 76 AN ACT relating to local occupational license fees and taxes. Passed
- SB 200 AN ACT relating to hunter education. In Committee
- SB 179 AN ACT relating to sex-based classifications. In Committee
- SB 12 AN ACT relating to medical provider coverage in Level IV trauma centers. Passed
- SB 181 AN ACT relating to schools and declaring an emergency. Passed
- SR 208 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy. Passed
- SR 37 A RESOLUTION recognizing the tremendous skill and efficiency of the United States of America's elite Delta Force for the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Passed
- SR 258 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kenton W. Bottoms II to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. In Committee
- SB 38 AN ACT relating to reimbursements for pharmacist services. Passed
- SR 286 A RESOLUTION recognizing the life of Charlie Kirk as a martyr for truth, faith, and free speech. In Committee
- SR 259 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael Abell to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. In Committee
- SB 101 AN ACT relating to children. Signed
- SB 7 AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents. Passed
Historical 38 bills
- SB 70 AN ACT relating to charitable donor intent protection. Signed
- SR 167 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessie "Jess" J. Adkins. Died
- SB 147 AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency. 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
- SB 58 AN ACT relating to property tax rates. Signed
- SR 94 A RESOLUTION honoring the 20th Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history. Died
- SB 153 AN ACT relating to jurors. Died
- SR 39 A RESOLUTION declaring August 2024 as Railroad Crossings Safety Awareness Month in Kentucky. Died
- SB 173 AN ACT relating to Medicaid home and community-based waiver residential services. Died
- SR 123 A RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border. 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 366 AN ACT relating to forensic lab technicians. Died
- SR 116 A RESOLUTION urging Governor Andy Beshear to support Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border. Died
- SCR 111 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border. Died
- SB 143 AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Signed
- SB 129 AN ACT relating to modified new revenues for income tax. Died
- SB 316 AN ACT relating to littering and making an appropriation therefor. Died
- SB 295 AN ACT relating to vaccines. Died
- SB 25 AN ACT relating to local landlord and tenant ordinances. 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
- SB 7 AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools. Died
- SB 189 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. Died
- SR 77 A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023. Died
- SB 93 AN ACT relating to education. Died
- SB 55 AN ACT relating to fishing in privately-owned lakes and ponds. Died
Co-sponsored
19 billsHistorical 19 bills
- SB 366 AN ACT relating to forensic lab technicians. Died
- SB 295 AN ACT relating to vaccines. Died
- SB 189 AN ACT relating to veterinary medicine programs at comprehensive universities. Died
- SB 188 AN ACT relating to patient access to pharmacy benefits. Signed
- SB 173 AN ACT relating to Medicaid home and community-based waiver residential services. Died
- SB 153 AN ACT relating to jurors. Died
- SB 147 AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 143 AN ACT proposing to amend Sections 145 and 155 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Signed
- SB 129 AN ACT relating to modified new revenues for income tax. Died
- SB 93 AN ACT relating to education. Died
- SB 80 AN ACT relating to elections. Died
- SB 75 AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. Died
- SB 70 AN ACT relating to charitable donor intent protection. Signed
- SB 61 AN ACT relating to elections. Died
- SB 25 AN ACT relating to local landlord and tenant ordinances. Died
- SB 20 AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Signed
- SB 8 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Education. Died
- SB 7 AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools. Died
- SB 6 AN ACT relating to postsecondary institutions. 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 |
Yea | 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 |