Brandon Smith
Born
1967
Contact
Email · brandon.smith@kylegislature.gov
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41
Bills sponsored
this session · 172 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 4 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
982
Recorded votes
86%
Vote participation
voted in 86% of 982 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025RS session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98%
based on 615 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2%
based on 615 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
88.2%
based on 615 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
172 billsCurrent session 41 bills
- SB 8 AN ACT relating to public utilities and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 104 AN ACT relating to first responders. Signed
- SR 279 A RESOLUTION affirming the supremacy of United States and Kentucky law over foreign law. In Committee
- SJR 139 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating honorary names for various roads and bridges. Signed
- SR 131 A RESOLUTION honoring the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children and recognizing Children's Advocacy Week 2026. Passed
- SB 286 AN ACT relating to natural resources. In Committee
- SJR 126 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Memorial Highway in Magoffin County. In Committee
- SR 174 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Henry Nicholas "Nick" Baker. Passed
- SB 212 AN ACT relating to mental health coverage and declaring an emergency. In Committee
- SB 213 AN ACT relating to retail electric suppliers. In Committee
- SR 98 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Paige "Nikki" Nicole Feltner. Passed
- SB 289 AN ACT relating to missing children. Passed
- SJR 75 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Public Service Commission to explore measures that would address affordability and the provision of essential utility services and declaring an emergency. Passed
- SB 11 AN ACT relating to a residential safe room rebate program. Signed
- SB 277 AN ACT relating to natural resources. In Committee
- SJR 68 A JOINT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset. In Committee
- SJR 48 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Stumbo Family Memorial Highway in Floyd County. In Committee
- SR 32 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Tatum Elizabeth Dale. Passed
- SB 52 AN ACT relating to ensuring fair permitting and licensing practices. Passed
- SB 51 AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation. Passed
- SR 73 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jack Conley Morgan. Passed
- SJR 11 A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Jean Ritchie Memorial Highway in Perry County. In Committee
- SR 208 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy. Passed
- SR 293 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Karen Sue Spencer Graham. Passed
- SB 138 AN ACT relating to the protection of children. In Committee
Historical 131 bills
- SJR 149 A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance and consultation on best management practices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to entities that discharge directly or indirectly into Kentucky's waterways. Signed
- SR 247 A RESOLUTION recognizing April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. Died
- SB 130 AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices by state agencies. 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 153 AN ACT relating to jurors. Died
- SR 123 A RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border. Died
- SB 266 AN ACT relating to automated online activity. 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 348 AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapon licenses. Died
- SR 116 A RESOLUTION urging Governor Andy Beshear to support Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border. Died
- SB 306 AN ACT relating to acceptance of cash payments. 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 127 AN ACT relating to aerospace infrastructure, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SR 73 A RESOLUTION recognizing Leland "Lee" Smith of the Kentucky State Police Facilities Security Division on the occasion of his retirement. Died
- SR 4 A RESOLUTION honoring Senator Denise Harper Angel upon her retirement from the General Assembly. Died
- SR 10 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of the individuals whose lives were tragically lost in the recent flooding that ravaged Eastern Kentucky. Died
- SR 11 A RESOLUTION honoring the members of the Kentucky National Guard, the Tennessee National Guard, and the West Virginia National Guard for their service to the citizens of eastern Kentucky during the flooding events during the summer of 2022. Died
- SR 6 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Aaron "Mick" Crawford. Died
- SB 340 AN ACT relating to the commercial mining of cryptocurrency. Died
- SB 124 AN ACT relating to transportation and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 341 AN ACT relating to forestry. Signed
- SR 169 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jordan Wesley Morgan. Died
- SR 153 A RESOLUTION affirming support for Ukrainian sovereignty, the people of Ukraine, and their right to self-determination. Died
Co-sponsored
4 billsHistorical 4 bills
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 664
AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and declaring an emergency.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SJR 55
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing Kentucky's public postsecondary institutions to combat antisemitism.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
HB 618
AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
HB 441
AN ACT relating to reemployment after retirement in the Teachers' Retirement System.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
HB 606
AN ACT relating to economic development.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
HB 622
AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SB 9
AN ACT relating to teacher benefit provisions and declaring an emergency.
Final Passage SB 9 W/ hcs1 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
HB 501
AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical drugs.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 269
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Lu Settles Young to the Kentucky Board of Education.
PASS SR 269 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 265
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jimmy "Jay" Smith to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.
PASS SR 265 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 251
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Peter Naake as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers' Claims.
PASS SR 251 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 222
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Grace-Nicole Danielle Burke to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
PASS SR 222 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
HB 24
AN ACT relating to conservation.
Final Passage |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 221
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Partymiller to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.
PASS SR 221 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 220
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Courtney French Bourne to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee.
PASS SR 220 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 219
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Leigh Amber Snell to the Education Professional Standards Board.
PASS SR 219 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SB 9
AN ACT relating to teacher benefit provisions and declaring an emergency.
Pass |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 218
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kevin Wayne Weaver to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
PASS SR 218 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 217
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Kenneth Christopher LeMonds to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
PASS SR 217 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 216
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Andrew Daniel Belcher to the Murray State University Board of Regents.
PASS SR 216 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 215
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jodi Wojcik to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.
PASS SR 215 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 214
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Thomas Colley to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.
PASS SR 214 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 213
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jonathan R. VanHoose to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
PASS SR 213 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 212
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Robb W. Adams to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
PASS SR 212 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 211
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Phillip Ryan Prokes to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
PASS SR 211 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 210
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Talina Mathews to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.
PASS SR 210 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 209
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mike S. Stacy to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.
PASS SR 209 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 208
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Hans G. Poppe to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
PASS SR 208 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 207
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Heather Graham to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.
PASS SR 207 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 206
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Wesley Cate to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.
PASS SR 206 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 205
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joshua Cummins to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.
PASS SR 205 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 204
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jana Bailey to the Board of Nursing.
PASS SR 204 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 203
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Edward Holmes to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission Executive Committee.
PASS SR 203 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 202
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of James Dale Sights to the Board of Claims.
PASS SR 202 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 201
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jonathan Rabinowitz to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.
PASS SR 201 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 200
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Sara Ferguson to the Board of Nursing.
PASS SR 200 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 199
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Alisha Clemons to the Board of Nursing.
PASS SR 199 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 198
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Krissie Coe Fields to the Parole Board.
PASS SR 198 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 197
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lisa Haydon to the Personnel Board.
PASS SR 197 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 196
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of David Bryan Sloan to the Mine Safety Review Commission.
PASS SR 196 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 195
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Matthew Carrico to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.
PASS SR 195 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 194
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Lori Cooksey to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents.
PASS SR 194 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 193
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Brian Weisker to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.
PASS SR 193 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 192
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michelle Snodgrass-Deimling to the Personnel Board.
PASS SR 192 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
|
SR 191
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William Jones to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
PASS SR 191 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
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SR 190
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Porter G. Peeples to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
PASS SR 190 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
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SR 189
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Cathy Hinko to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
PASS SR 189 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
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SR 188
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mitchel B. Denham Jr. to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
PASS SR 188 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
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SR 187
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Cammie D. Grant to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
PASS SR 187 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |
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SR 186
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Laura Sanderfur to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.
PASS SR 186 |
Yea | pass | March 28, 2025 |