Stephen West
Born
1970
Contact
Email · steve.west@kylegislature.gov
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51
Bills sponsored
this session · 263 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 18 all-time
—
Enacted into law
counting…
3005
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 3005 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
26rs session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.6%
based on 292 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.4%
based on 292 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.6%
based on 292 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
263 billsCurrent session 51 bills
- SB 8 AN ACT relating to public utilities and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 263 AN ACT relating to education. Signed
- SR 163 A RESOLUTION honoring the Morehead State University men's basketball team, 2026 Ohio Valley Conference regular season champions. Passed
- SR 192 A RESOLUTION endorsing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to support clean water, healthy fish and wildlife populations, economic development, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Passed
- SB 278 AN ACT relating to the Department of Kentucky State Police. Signed
- SB 65 AN ACT relating to deficient administrative regulations and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SR 181 A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Passed
- SB 279 AN ACT relating to the efficient use of public funds in postsecondary institutions. In Committee
- SB 280 AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. In Committee
- SB 253 AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis. In Committee
- SB 250 AN ACT relating to securing affordable, reliable, and clean energy. In Committee
- SB 234 AN ACT relating to education. In Committee
- SB 236 AN ACT relating to education. In Committee
- SB 39 AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 213 AN ACT relating to retail electric suppliers. In Committee
- SB 162 AN ACT relating to children. Passed
- SR 109 A RESOLUTION recognizing March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day. Passed
- SB 251 AN ACT relating to the Department of Corrections. Signed
- SCR 66 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities. Signed
- SB 57 AN ACT relating to nuclear energy development. 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 169 AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation. In Committee
- SB 71 AN ACT relating to training requirements for local boards of education. Passed
- 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
Historical 212 bills
- SB 349 AN ACT relating to energy policy and declaring an emergency. Signed
- 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
- SB 130 AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices by state agencies. Died
- SR 131 A RESOLUTION recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month in Kentucky and February 13, 2024, as Career and Technical Education Student Leadership Day. Died
- SR 167 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessie "Jess" J. Adkins. Died
- SR 262 A RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs to explore the feasibility of moving contractor operations currently housed at Bluegrass Station to the Blue Grass Army Depot. Died
- SB 147 AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency. Died
- SR 215 A RESOLUTION honoring the cadets of the Lewis County High School 2024 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Precision Shooting Team. 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 290 A RESOLUTION honoring the Morehead State University Eagles men's basketball team, 2024 Ohio Valley Conference champions. Died
- SR 94 A RESOLUTION honoring the 20th Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history. Died
- SB 182 AN ACT relating to conditions of employment. Died
- SB 153 AN ACT relating to jurors. Died
- SB 308 AN ACT relating to school district funding. Died
- SR 39 A RESOLUTION declaring August 2024 as Railroad Crossings Safety Awareness Month in Kentucky. Died
- SR 123 A RESOLUTION calling upon Governor Andy Beshear to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border. Died
- SB 337 AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis and declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 360 AN ACT relating to advanced educational opportunities. Died
- SB 265 AN ACT relating to teacher certification and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 267 AN ACT relating to information on emergency use drugs and declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 279 AN ACT relating to service credit for the Teachers' Retirement System and declaring an emergency. Died
- SR 38 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Philip Richard Konopka. Died
- SR 193 A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Ernest "Ernie" Lynn King. 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 254 AN ACT relating to education. Died
Co-sponsored
18 billsHistorical 18 bills
- SB 364 AN ACT relating to retail electric suppliers. Died
- SB 349 AN ACT relating to energy policy and declaring an emergency. Vetoed
- SB 306 AN ACT relating to acceptance of cash payments. Died
- SB 295 AN ACT relating to vaccines. Died
- SB 267 AN ACT relating to information on emergency use drugs and declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 265 AN ACT relating to teacher certification and declaring an emergency. Signed
- SB 236 AN ACT relating to child-care centers. Died
- SB 188 AN ACT relating to patient access to pharmacy benefits. Signed
- SB 162 AN ACT relating to vehicle accident reports. Signed
- SB 153 AN ACT relating to jurors. Died
- SB 147 AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 135 AN ACT relating to drugs and medicines and declaring an emergency. Died
- SB 130 AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices by state agencies. Died
- SB 75 AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. Died
- SB 61 AN ACT relating to elections. 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
Voting 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) |
Nay | 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 |