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2020 Kentucky General Assembly


2020 session of theKentucky General Assembly
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The Kentucky State Capitol in 2016
Kentucky General Assembly
Kentucky
January 7, 2020 – April 15, 2020
38
Robert Stivers (R–25th)Jan. 8, 2013 - present
Damon Thayer (R–17th)Jan. 8, 2013 - Jan. 1, 2025
Morgan McGarvey (D–19th)Jan. 8, 2019 - Jan. 2, 2023
Republican
100
David W. Osborne (R–59th)Jan. 8, 2019 - present
Joni Jenkins (D–44th)Jan. 7, 2020 - Jan. 1, 2023
Republican

The 2020 Kentucky General Assembly was a meeting of the Kentucky General Assembly, composed of the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives. It convened in Frankfort on January 7, 2020, and adjourned sine die on April 15, 2020. It was the first regular session of the legislature during the tenure of governor Andy Beshear.

Republicans maintained their majorities in both chambers following the 2018 elections for the senate and the house.

Senate bills

  • SB 15: 2020 Kentucky Amendment 1: An act proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to crime victims' rights

House bills

  • HB 405: 2020 Kentucky Amendment 2: An act proposing to amend Sections 97, 119, and 122 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of Constitutional offices
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  • President: Robert Stivers (R)

  • President pro tempore: David P. Givens (R)

  • Majority Leader: Damon Thayer

  • Majority Whip: Mike Wilson

  • Majority Caucus Chair: Julie Raque Adams

  • Minority Leader: Morgan McGarvey

  • Minority Whip: Dennis Parrett

  • Minority Caucus Chair: Johnny Ray Turner

  • Speaker: David W. Osborne (R)

  • Speaker pro tempore: David Meade (R)

  • Majority Leader: John Carney

  • Majority Whip: Chad McCoy

  • Majority Caucus Chair: Suzanne Miles

  • Minority Leader: Joni Jenkins

  • Minority Whip: Angie Hatton

  • Minority Caucus Chair: Derrick Graham

Senators in odd-numbered districts were elected in 2016, while senators in even-numbered districts were elected in 2018.

All 100 house districts were last up for election in 2018.

State(class)Vacated byReason for changeSuccessorDate of successor'sformal installation
VacantIncumbent Dan Seum (R) resigned November 16, 2019.A special election was held January 14, 2020.Michael J. Nemes(R)January 21, 2020
DistrictVacated byReason for changeSuccessorDate of successor'sformal installation
VacantIncumbent Rocky Adkins (D) resigned December 10, 2019, to join the administration of Andy Beshear.A special election was held February 25, 2020.Richard White(R)March 3, 2020
VacantIncumbent Dennis Keene (D) resigned December 16, 2019, to become the Kentucky Commissioner of Local Government.A special election was held February 25, 2020.Rachel Roberts(D)March 3, 2020
CommitteeChairVice Chair
AgriculturePaul HornbackMatt Castlen
Appropriations and RevenueChristian McDanielStanley H. Humphries
Banking and InsuranceJared CarpenterRick Girdler
Committee on CommitteesRobert Stiversnone
Economic Development, Tourism, and LaborDanny CarrollRick Girdler
EducationMax WiseSteve West
EnrollmentRobby Millsnone
Health and WelfareRalph AlvaradoStephen Meredith
JudiciaryWhitney WesterfieldSteve West
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative RegulationsJohn SchickelPaul Hornback
Natural Resources and EnergyBrandon SmithPhillip Wheeler
RulesRobert Stiversnone
State and Local GovernmentWil SchroderRobby Mills
TransportationErnie HarrisJimmy Higdon
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public ProtectionAlbert RobinsonC. B. Embry
CommitteeChairVice Chair(s)
AgricultureRichard HeathMark Hart
Appropriations and RevenueSteven RudyBrandon Reed
Banking and InsuranceBart RowlandJoseph Fischer
Committee on CommitteesDavid W. OsborneDavid Meade
Economic Development and Workforce InvestmentRussell WebberDaniel Elliott
EducationRegina BunchSteve Riley
Elections, Const. Amendments, and Intergovernmental AffairsKevin BratcherScott Lewis
EnrollmentDavid HaleJohn Carney
Health and Family ServicesKimberly Poore Mosernone
JudiciaryJason PetrieC. Ed Massey
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative RegulationsAdam KoenigMatthew Koch
Local GovernmentMichael MeredithRob Rothenburger
Natural Resources and EnergyJim Gooch Jr.Adam Bowling
RulesDavid W. OsborneJohn Carney
Small Business and Information TechnologyPhillip PrattChris Freeland and Les Yates
State GovernmentJerry T. MillerKevin Bratcher and Steve Sheldon
Tourism and Outdoor RecreationTommy TurnerChris Fugate
TransportationKen UpchurchRandy Bridges
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public ProtectionWalker ThomasLes Yates
  • 2018 Kentucky elections (elections leading to this session)

    • 2018 Kentucky Senate election
    • 2018 Kentucky House of Representatives election
  • List of Kentucky General Assemblies

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