Kentucky State Senate
| Kentucky State Senate | |
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| General Information | |
| Party control: | Republican |
| Session start: | January 7, 2025 |
| Session end: | March 28, 2025 |
| Term length: | 4 years |
| Term limits: | None |
| Redistricting: | Legislature-dominant |
| Salary: | $188.22/calendar day during session for legislators whose terms began before 2023. $203.28/calendar day for legislators whose terms began after 2023. + per diem |
| Members | |
| Total: | 38 |
| Democrats: | 7 |
| Republicans: | 31 |
| Other: | 0 |
| Vacancies: | 0 |
| Leadership | |
| President: | Robert Stivers (R) |
| Maj. Leader: | Max Wise (R) |
| Min. Leader: | Gerald Neal (D) |
| Elections | |
| Last election: | November 5, 2024 |
| Next election: | November 3, 2026 |
The Kentucky State Senate is the upper chamber of the Kentucky General Assembly. Alongside the Kentucky House of Representatives, it forms the legislative branch of the Kentucky state government and works alongside the governor of Kentucky to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Kentucky State Senate include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
The Kentucky State Senate meets in the state capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky has a divided government where neither party holds a trifecta. The Democratic Party controls the office of governor, while the Republican Party controls both chambers of the state legislature. |
This page contains the following information on the Kentucky State Senate.
- Which party controls the chamber
- The chamber's current membership
- Partisan control of the chamber over time
- Elections in the chamber and how vacancies are filled
- A district map
- How redistricting works in the state
- Legislation currently under consideration
- Legislative session dates
- Legislative procedures, such as veto overrides and the state budget process
- A list of committees
Party control
Current partisan control
The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the Kentucky State Senate as of February 2025:
| Party | As of February 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 31 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 38 |
Members
Leadership
The president and president pro tempore are elected by the full Senate. The majority and minority parties select a floor leader, whip, and caucus leader.[1][2]
Leadership and members
- Senate president: Robert Stivers (R)
- President Pro Tem: David Givens (R)
- Majority leader: Max Wise (R)
- Minority leader: Gerald Neal (D)
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[3] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $188.22/calendar day during session for legislators whose terms began before 2023. $203.28/calendar day for legislators whose terms began after 2023. | $182.60/day |
Swearing in dates
Kentucky legislators assume office the first day of January after their election.[4]
Membership qualifications
Section 32 of the Kentucky Constitution states: "No person shall be a Senator who, at the time of his election, is not a citizen of Kentucky, has not attained the age of thirty years, and has not resided in this State six years next preceding his election, and the last year thereof in the district for which he may be chosen."[5]
Historical party control
Republicans won control of the Kentucky State Senate in 2000. In 2024, they won a 31-7 majority.
The table below shows the partisan history of the Kentucky Senate following every general election from 1992 to 2024. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.
Kentucky State Senate election results: 1992-2024
| Year | '92 | '94 | '96 | '98 | '00 | '02 | '04 | '06 | '08 | '10 | '12 | '14 | '16 | '18 | '20 | '22 | '24 |
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| Democrats | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Republicans | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Trifecta history
A state government trifecta is a term that describes single-party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, Kentucky was under the following types of trifecta control:
- Democratic trifecta: 1992-1999
- Republican trifecta: 2017-2019
- Divided government: 2000-2016, 2020-2023
Kentucky Party Control: 1992-2025
Eight years of Democratic trifectas • Three years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Elections
Elections by year
Kentucky state senators serve staggered, four-year terms and half of the Senate is up for election every two years. Kentucky holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2026
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2024
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was May 21, 2024. The filing deadline was January 5, 2024.
In the 2024 elections, Republicans maintained their majority at 30-7 with one Independent.
| Kentucky State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2024 | After November 6, 2024 | |
| Democratic Party | 7 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 30 | 30 | |
| Independent | 0 | 1 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 |
2022
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. The filing deadline was January 25, 2022.
The Republicans increased their majority in the Kentucky State Senate in the 2022 elections to 31-7.
| Kentucky State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 8 | 7 | |
| Republican Party | 29 | 31 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 |
2020
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2020
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 23, 2020. The filing deadline was January 10, 2020.
In the November 2020 election, Republicans expanded their majority in the Kentucky State Senate from 28-10 to 30-8.
| Kentucky State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 10 | 8 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 30 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 |
2018
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2018
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2018. The closed primary election took place on May 22, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was January 30, 2018.[6]
In the 2018 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the Kentucky State Senate from 27-11 to 28-10.
| Kentucky State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 11 | 10 | |
| Republican Party | 27 | 28 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 |
2016
- See also: Kentucky State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016. A total of 19 seats out of the 38 seats in the Kentucky State Senate were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 27-11 majority. No changes occurred to political control in the Kentucky State Senate after the November 2016 election.
| Kentucky State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 11 | 11 | |
| Republican Party | 27 | 27 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 |
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2014
Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 23-14 majority with one independent member. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 26-12 majority.
2012
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on May 22, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was January 31, 2012. A total of 19 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 21-14 majority with two vacancies and one independent member. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 22-14 majority with one vacancy and one independent member.
2010
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate took place in 2010. The primary election was held on May 18, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2010. There are 38 seats in the Kentucky State Senate, and 19 of them were up for re-election in 2010. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 20-17 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained two seats in the election, giving them a 22-15 majority with one vacancy.
2008
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 20, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $6,125,118. The top 10 contributors were:[8]
2006
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 16, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $3,171,644. The top 10 contributors were:[9]
2004
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 18, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $5,143,180. The top 10 contributors were:[10]
2002
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 28, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $5,547,216. The top 10 contributors were:[11]
2000
Elections for the office of Kentucky State Senate consisted of a primary election on May 2, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $5,415,603. The top 10 contributors were:[12]
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Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Kentucky General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The governor must call for an election if the General Assembly is not in session. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election if lawmakers are in session.[13] All nominating petitions must be filed at least 49 days before the election.[14]
See sources: Kentucky Rev. Stat. § 118.730-§118.770
District map
- See also: Kentucky state legislative districts
The state of Kentucky has 138 legislative districts. Each district elects one representative. The state Senate has 38 districts and the state House has 100 districts.
Use the interactive map below to find your district.
Redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Kentucky
In Kentucky, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. District maps may be vetoed by the governor.[15]
Guidelines adopted in 1991 stipulate that congressional districts ought to be contiguous. In addition, county lines and communities of interest should be maintained if possible. These guidelines are not statutory; consequently, they may be amended by the legislature at its discretion.[15]
The Kentucky Constitution requires that state legislative districts "be contiguous ... and preserve whole counties where possible."[15]
2020
Kentucky adopted new state House district boundaries on January 20, 2022, after the general assembly overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of the plan. The vote to override the governor’s veto was 24-10 in the state Senate with all votes in favor by Republicans and eight Democrats and two Republicans voting against. The override vote was 69-23 in the state House, with all votes in favor by Republicans and 22 Democrats and one Republican voting to sustain Beshear’s veto.[16] Gov. Beshear allowed the redistricting proposal for new state Senate districts to become law without his signature on January 21, 2022. That legislation had passed the state Senate on January 6, 2022, 28-4, and the state House on January 8, 2022, 67-23.[17]
Ryland Barton of National Public Radio affiliate WFPL wrote that, "The House map further divides several urban areas in the state and connects them with rural districts in surrounding areas."[18] Steve Rogers of WTVQ wrote that, "During debate on the legislative districts, especially the 100 House districts, Democrats objected that the GOP-drawn map unfairly split urban areas to the benefit of Republicans. The bill recasting the Senate’s 38 districts easily cleared the Senate, with a handful of lawmakers objecting."[19]
District map after 2020 redistricting
Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Kentucky State Senate Districts
until December 31, 2022
Click a district to compare boundaries.
Kentucky State Senate Districts
starting January 1, 2023
Click a district to compare boundaries.
2010
Kentucky received its local census data on March 17, 2011. The state's population grew 7.4 percent to 4,339,367, with the central region's population gaining and other areas declining.[20]
At the time of redistricting the assembly was split, Democrats controlled the House and Republicans controlled the Senate. The Assembly began the redistricting process for legislative boundaries in January 2011, and each chamber drew its own maps. On January 20, Governor Steve Beshear (D) signed the state's legislative redistricting maps into law. On February 7, 2012, a Franklin Circuit Court ruled that Kentucky's new state legislative district maps were unconstitutional, finding that the districts exhibited unacceptable population disparities and divided too many counties.[21] On February 24, 2012, the Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the circuit court ruling.[22] On June 20, 2013, Governor Beshear (D) called for a special session of the legislature to consider redistricting on August 19, 2013.[23] Governor Beshear (D) signed new state legislative district maps into law on August 23, 2013. The legislation was approved by a vote of 35 to 2 in the Senate and 79 to 18 in the House.[24]
Sessions
Legislation
The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the Kentucky State Senate has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the Senate to the House and legislation that has already been approved by the House and signed by the governor after its passage in the Senate. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated by BillTrack50.
Dates of legislative sessions in Kentucky by year
2025
In 2025, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 7, 2025, and adjourn on March 28, 2025.
| Click [show] for past years' session dates. | |||
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2024In 2024, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 2, 2024, and adjourn on April 15, 2024. 2023In 2023, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 3, 2023, and adjourn on March 30, 2023. 2022In 2022, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 4, 2022, and adjourn on April 14, 2022. 2021In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 5, 2021, and adjourn on March 30, 2021. 2020In 2020, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 7, 2020, and adjourn on April 15, 2020. Effect of coronavirus pandemic
Several state legislatures had their sessions impacted as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Kentucky General Assembly suspended its session, effective April 8, 2020, through April 13, 2020. The legislature adjourned on April 15, 2020.[25] 2019In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 8, 2019, through March 29, 2019. 2018In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 2, 2018, through April 14, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, click here. 2017
In 2017, the legislature was in session from January 3, 2017, through March 30, 2017. The legislature held a veto session from March 16 to March 27. 2016
In 2016, the legislature was in session from January 5 through April 15. Major issues in 2016Major issues in the 2016 legislative session included legislation regarding unions, repeal of the prevailing wage, teacher pensions, charter schools, and the budget.[26][27] 2015
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 6 through March 23. Major issues in 2015Major issues in the 2015 legislative session included heroin abuse, telecom deregulation, and the solvency of the state teacher pension system.[28] 2014
In 2014, the legislature was in session from January 7 to April 15. Major issues in 2014Major issues during the 2014 legislative session included the biennial state budget, casino gambling, tax reform based on the recommendations of 2012 commission, and raising the minimum wage.[29] 2013
In 2013, the legislature was in session from January 8 to March 26. Major issues in 2013Major issues during the 2013 legislative session included reforms to the state's tax code, pension plans for governmental retirees, legalization of casino style gambling, and redistricting.[30] 2012
In 2012, the legislature was in session from January 3 through April 9. 2011
In 2012, the legislature was in session from January 4 through April 9. A special session was held from March 14 to April 6. It focused on balancing the state's Medicaid budget. 2010
In 2010, the General Assembly was in session from January 5th to April 15th. |
About legislative sessions in Kentucky
The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.[31] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions, legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.
Section 36 of the Kentucky Constitution establishes when the Kentucky General Assembly, which the House is a part of, is required to meet. Regular sessions convene on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January. Sessions in odd-numbered years can last no more than 30 legislative days and must be concluded by March 30. Sessions in even-numbered years can last no more than 60 legislative days and must be concluded by April 15. The governor may call additional special sessions.[32][33]
Bills may be filed at any time during the House and Senate Clerks' office hours.[34][35]
Legislative roles and procedures
Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includes veto overrides, the role of the legislature in the state budget, procedures for filling membership vacancies, and redistricting.
Veto overrides
- See also: Veto overrides in state legislatures
State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in Kentucky are listed below.
How many legislators are required to vote for an override? A majority of members in both chambers.
A simple majority of members in both chambers must vote to override a veto, which is 51 of the 100 members in the Kentucky House of Representatives and 20 of the 38 members in the Kentucky State Senate. Kentucky is one of six states that requires a majority vote from both of its legislative chambers to override a veto.
Authority: The Executive Department, Section 88 of the Kentucky Constitution.
"Every bill which shall have passed the two Houses shall be presented to the Governor. If he approve, he shall sign it; but if not, he shall return it, with his objections, to the House in which it originated, which shall enter the objections in full upon its journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration, a majority of all the members elected to that House shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, with the objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be considered, and if approved by a majority of all the members elected to that House, it shall be a law; but in such case the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against the bill shall be entered upon the journal of each House respectively."
Role in state budget
- See also: Kentucky state budget and finances
The state operates on a biennial budget cycle. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:[36]
- Budget instructions are sent to state agencies in July of the year preceding the start of the biennium.
- State agencies submit their budget requests by November 15.
- The governor submits his or her proposed budget to the legislature 10 legislative days after it convenes in early January.
- The state legislature adopts a budget in April. The biennium begins July 1.
Kentucky is one of 44 states in which the governor has line item veto authority.[36][37]
The governor is statutorily required to submit a balanced budget proposal. The legislature is constitutionally required to pass a balanced budget.[36]
Committees
Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.
- Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
- Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
- Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.
Ballotpedia covers standing and joint committees. The Kentucky State Senate has 16 standing committees:
- Committee on Families and Children
- Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
- Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
- Senate Committee on Committees
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Enrollment Committee
- Senate Health and Welfare Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee
- Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee
- State and Local Government Committee
Constitutional amendments
In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process for referring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states, initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are also many other types of statewide measures.
The methods in which the Kentucky Constitution can be amended:
The Kentucky Constitution provides two mechanisms for amending the state constitution—a legislative process and a state constitutional convention. Kentucky does not feature the power of initiative for either initiated constitutional amendments or initiated state statutes.
Legislature
A 60% vote is required during one legislative session for the Kentucky State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 60 votes in the Kentucky House of Representatives and 23 votes in the Kentucky Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot. The Legislature cannot add more than four constitutional amendments to one election ballot.
Convention
According to the Kentucky Constitution, the state Legislature can vote to refer a constitutional convention question to voters. A simple majority vote is required during two successive legislative sessions of the Legislature to place a constitutional convention question on the ballot. Turnout for those voting 'yes' at the election must be equal to at least 25% of the qualified electors who voted at the last general election.
2026 measures:
- See also: 2026 ballot measures
Certified:
- The following measures have been certified for the ballot.
No measures to list
Potential:
- The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2026.
No measures to list
2025 measures:
Below is a list of measures that were referred to the 2025 ballot by the legislature or that have made it approximately halfway through the process in the legislature for referral to the ballot in 2025.
- See also: 2025 ballot measures
Certified:
- The following measures have been certified for the ballot.
No measures to list
Potential:
- The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2025.
No measures to list
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Legislators," accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Rules of Procedure for the 2020 Regular Session of the Senate," accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Kentucky Constitution, "Section 30," accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Section 32 Qualifications of Senators and Representatives," accessed January 26, 2023
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2018 Kentucky Election Calendar," accessed June 1, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kentucky 2010 - Candidates," accessed June 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kentucky 2008 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kentucky 2006 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kentucky 2004 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kentucky 2002 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Kentucky 2000 - Candidates," accessed August 23, 2013
- ↑ Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, "Kentucky Revised Statutes," accessed February 10, 2021 (Statute 118.730)
- ↑ Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, "Kentucky Revised Statutes," accessed February 10, 2021 (Statute 118.770)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 All About Redistricting, "Kentucky," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "House Bill 2," accessed January 21, 2022
- ↑ Kentucky General Assembly, "Senate Bill 2," accessed January 21, 2022
- ↑ WFPL, "Lawmakers override Beshear vetoes, Dems sue to block redistricting maps," January 20, 2022
- ↑ WTVQ, "UPDATE: Legislature overrides congressional redistricting veto," January 20, 2022
- ↑ Kentucky State Data Center, accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ Courier-Journal, "Legislators to appeal ruling on districts," February 9, 2012
- ↑ McCreary, "Supreme Court tosses redistricting," February 29, 2012
- ↑ Lex18, "Beshear Issues Call For Special Session On Redistricting," June 20, 2013
- ↑ Kentucky.com, "Governor quickly signs redistricting bill into law," August 23, 2013
- ↑ The Lebanon Enterprise, "General Assembly pulls together to pass a state budget," April 8, 2020
- ↑ WFPL, "Political Tension Starts Early in the Kentucky State House," January 6, 2016
- ↑ WKYT, "KY State legislature convenes as parties fight for power," January 5, 2016
- ↑ The Enquirer, "Ky. heroin bills raise hope, face skepticism," January 5, 2015
- ↑ wfpl.org, "What to Expect from the 2014 Kentucky General Assembly," January 7, 2014
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Lawmakers start Ky. session aiming for cooperation," January 8, 2013
- ↑ Find Law, "Tenth Amendment - U.S. Constitution," accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ Kentucky Legislature, "Kentucky Constitution - Section 36," accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ Kentucky Legislature, "Home," accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ Kentucky Legislature, "Rules of Procedure for the 2020 Regular Session of the House," February 10, 2021
- ↑ Kentucky Legislature, "Rules of Procedure for the 2020 Regular Session of the House of Representatives," accessed February 10, 2021
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 National Association of State Budget Officers, "Budget Processes in the States, Spring 2021," accessed January 24, 2023
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Separation of Powers: Executive Veto Powers," accessed January 26, 2024
