| Kentucky State Senate |
| Kentucky General Assembly |
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| Type |
| Type |
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Term limits
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None |
| History |
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New session started
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January 6, 2015 |
| Leadership |
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President pro Tempore
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David P. Givens ( R)
Since January 6, 2015 |
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Majority Leader
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Minority Leader
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| Structure |
| Seats |
38 |
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Political groups
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Governing party
Opposition party
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Length of term
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4 years |
| Authority |
The Legislative Department, Section 29, Kentucky Constitution |
| Salary |
$186.73/day + per diem |
| Elections |
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Last election
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November 4, 2014
(19 seats) |
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Next election
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November 8, 2016
(19 seats) |
| Redistricting |
Legislative Control |
| Meeting place |
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State Senate Chamber
Kentucky State Capitol
Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Website |
| Kentucky Legislative Research Commission |
The Kentucky Senate is the upper house of the Kentucky General Assembly. The Kentucky Senate is composed of 38 members elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. There are no term limits for Kentucky Senators. The Kentucky Senate meets at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort.
Terms and qualifications
According to Section 32 of the Kentucky Constitution, a state senator must:
- be at least 30 years old;
- be a citizen of Kentucky;
- have resided in the state at least six years and the district at least one year prior to election.
Per section 30 of the Kentucky Constitution, senators are elected to four year staggered terms, with half the Senate elected every two years.
Leadership
Prior to a 1992 constitutional amendment, the Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky presided over the Senate; the 1992 amendment created a new office of President of the Senate to be held by one of the 38 senators.
Leaders
Additionally, each political party elects a floor leader, whip, and caucus chairman.
Current party leadership of the Kentucky Senate:
Members
| Affiliation |
Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
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Total |
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| Republican |
Ind |
Democratic |
Vacant |
| End of 2012 Legislative Session |
22 |
1 |
15 |
38 |
0 |
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| 2013 Legislative Session Begins |
23 |
1 |
14 |
38 |
0 |
| End of legislature |
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| 2015 Legislative Session Begins |
26 |
0 |
11 |
37 |
1 |
| March 3, 2015[1] |
27 |
38 |
0 |
| Latest voting share |
71.1% |
28.9% |
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List of current Senators
As of 23 July 2014[update]:[2]
| Senator |
Party |
Hometown |
District |
Counties in Senate District |
Since |
Committee Chair |
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Humphries, Stan |
R |
Cadiz |
1 |
Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Lyon, Trigg |
2013 |
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Carroll, Danny |
R |
Paducah |
2 |
Ballard, McCracken, Marshall |
2015 |
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Westerfield, Whitney |
R |
Hopkinsville |
3 |
Christian, Logan, Todd |
2013 |
Judiciary |
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Ridley, Dorsey |
D |
Princeton |
4 |
Caldwell, Crittenden, Henderson, Livingston, Union, Webster |
2004 |
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Gibson, Carroll |
R |
Leitchfield |
5 |
Breckinridge, Grayson, Hancock, Hart, LaRue, Meade |
2005 |
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Embry, C.B. Jr. |
R |
Morgantown |
6 |
Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Ohio |
2015 |
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Carroll, Julian M. |
D |
Frankfort |
7 |
Anderson, Fayette, Franklin, Woodford |
2005 |
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Bowen, Joe |
R |
Sorgho |
8 |
Daviess, McLean |
2011 |
State & Local Government |
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Givens, David P. |
R |
Greensburg |
9 |
Allen, Barren, Edmonson, Green, Metcalfe, Simpson |
2009 |
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Parrett, Dennis |
D |
Elizabethtown |
10 |
Hardin, Jefferson |
2011 |
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Schickel, John |
R |
Union |
11 |
Boone, Gallatin, Kenton |
2009 |
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations |
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Kerr, Alice Forgy |
R |
Lexington |
12 |
Fayette |
1999 |
Economic Development, Tourism & Labor |
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Thomas, Reginald |
D |
Lexington |
13 |
Fayette |
2013 |
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Higdon, Jimmy |
R |
Lebanon |
14 |
Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor, Washington |
2009 |
Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection |
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Girdler, Chris |
R |
Somerset |
15 |
Adair, Casey, Pulaski, Russell |
2013 |
Capital Projects |
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Wise, Max |
R |
Campbellsville |
16 |
Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, Monroe, Wayne, Whitley |
2015 |
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Thayer, Damon |
R |
Georgetown |
17 |
Grant, Kenton, Owen, Scott |
2003 |
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Webb, Robin L. |
D |
Grayson |
18 |
Bracken, Carter, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Robertson |
August 2009 |
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McGarvey, Morgan |
D |
Louisville |
19 |
Jefferson |
2013 |
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Hornback, Paul |
R |
Shelbyville |
20 |
Bullitt, Shelby, Spencer |
2011 |
Agriculture |
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Robinson, Albert |
R |
London |
21 |
Estil, Jackson, Laurel, Menifee, Powell |
2005 (1989–96) |
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Buford, Tom |
R |
Nicholasville |
22 |
Boyle, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine |
1991 |
Banking & Insurance |
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McDaniel, Christian |
R |
Taylor Mill |
23 |
Kenton |
1997 |
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Stine, Katie |
R |
Southgate |
24 |
Campbell, Pendleton |
1999 (1995–98) |
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Stivers II, Robert |
R |
Manchester |
25 |
Clay, Knox, Lee, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Wolfe |
1997 |
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Harris, Ernie |
R |
Crestwood |
26 |
Carroll, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Trimble |
1995 |
Transportation |
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West, Steve |
R |
Millersburg |
27 |
Bourbon, Fleming, Harrison, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas, Robertson, Rowan |
2015 |
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Palmer II, R.J. |
D |
Winchester |
28 |
Bath, Bourbon, Clark, Harrison, Montgomery, Nicholas |
2001 (1991-01) |
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Turner, Johnny Ray |
D |
Drift |
29 |
Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Letcher |
2001 |
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Smith, Brandon |
R |
Hazard |
30 |
Bell, Harlan, Leslie, Perry |
2008 (2001–08) |
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Jones II, Ray S. |
D |
Pikeville |
31 |
Johnson, Martin, Pike |
2001 |
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Wilson, Mike |
R |
Bowling Green |
32 |
Butler, Warren |
February 2011 |
Education |
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Neal, Gerald A. |
D |
Louisville |
33 |
Jefferson |
1989 |
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Carpenter, Jared |
R |
Berea |
34 |
Lincoln, Madison, Rockcastle |
2011 |
Natural Resources and Energy |
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Harper Angel, Denise |
D |
Louisville |
35 |
Jefferson |
2005 |
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Denton, Julie |
R |
Louisville |
36 |
Jefferson |
1995 |
Health & Welfare |
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Clark, Perry B. |
D |
Louisville |
37 |
Jefferson |
2006 (1995-06) |
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Seum, Dan "Malano" |
R |
Louisville |
38 |
Jefferson |
1995 (1982–88, 1989–92) |
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History
Carolyn Conn Moore became the first woman to serve in the Kentucky Senate when in November 1949 she won a special election to replace her husband, J. Lee Moore, in the legislature after his death.[3]
See also
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