David P. Givens
Born
1966
Contact
Email · david.givens@kylegislature.gov
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17
Bills sponsored
this session · 186 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 2 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
3010
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 3010 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.6%
based on 293 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.4%
based on 293 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99%
based on 293 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
186 billsCurrent session 17 bills
- SR 264 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Fritz Giesecke to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. In Committee
- SR 181 A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Passed
- SR 273 A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Steven Olt to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. In Committee
- SB 141 AN ACT relating to legal advertisements. Passed
- SR 76 A RESOLUTION honoring Frank Riherd, founder of the Riherd's Scoreboard, for his enduring contributions to Kentucky high school athletics. Passed
- SB 114 AN ACT relating to education. In Committee
- SB 4 AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 173 AN ACT relating to legislative oversight of the Medicaid state plan and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 1 AN ACT relating to education. Signed
- SB 152 AN ACT relating to education. Passed
- SR 208 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy. Passed
- SR 301 A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Legislative Research Commission interns for the 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Passed
- SR 7 A RESOLUTION condemning all acts of political violence and affirming the civil and peaceful exercise of democracy. In Committee
- SR 52 A RESOLUTION recognizing July 11, 2026, as Remember Srebrenica Day in Kentucky. Passed
- SB 7 AN ACT relating to the issuance of identity documents. Passed
- SB 94 AN ACT relating to motor vehicle dealers. Passed
- SB 299 AN ACT relating to operator's licenses. In Committee
Historical 169 bills
- SR 377 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Wallace Ray Akin. Died
- SR 167 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessie "Jess" J. Adkins. Died
- SR 95 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Charles David Haydon. 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
- SJR 170 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Council on Postsecondary Education to conduct a feasibility study on expanding postbaccalaureate program offerings at comprehensive universities. Signed
- SR 284 A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Albert William Pedigo to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. Died
- SR 94 A RESOLUTION honoring the 20th Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history. Died
- SR 123 A RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border. Died
- SB 128 AN ACT relating to youth employment programs. Signed
- 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 129 AN ACT relating to modified new revenues for income tax. Died
- SR 90 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Brother Joe Adams. 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 117 AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. Died
- SB 7 AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools. Died
- SR 151 A RESOLUTION commemorating the 78th Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments Southern Office. Died
- SR 146 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Karen W. Briggs. Died
- SB 192 AN ACT relating to career and technical education funding, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 201 AN ACT relating to comprehensive universities. Died
- SB 191 AN ACT relating to postsecondary education funding and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SR 4 A RESOLUTION honoring Senator Denise Harper Angel upon her retirement from the General Assembly. Died
- SR 136 A RESOLUTION recognizing the achievements of former Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives Bobby Richardson, and encouraging the General Assembly in a future session to establish an honorary highway designation in Barren County in his honor. Died
- SB 124 AN ACT relating to transportation and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SR 160 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Norma F. Deneen. Died
- SB 265 AN ACT relating to the Kentucky State University board of regents and declaring an emergency. Signed
Co-sponsored
2 billsVoting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |