2019 Kentucky General Assembly

The 2019 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 8, 2019, and adjourned sine die on March 28, 2019. It was the fourth and last regular session of the legislature during the tenure of governor Matt Bevin. The legislature convened again in July 2019 for an extraordinary session.
Republicans maintained their majorities in both chambers following the 2018 elections for the senate and the house.

Leadership

Senate

Presiding

Majority (Republican)

Majority Leader: Damon Thayer
Majority Whip: Mike Wilson
Majority Caucus Chair: Julie Raque Adams

Minority (Democratic)

Minority Leader: Morgan McGarvey
Minority Whip: Dennis Parrett
Minority Caucus Chair: Johnny Ray Turner

House of Representatives

Presiding

Speaker: David Osborne
Speaker pro tempore: David Meade

Majority (Republican)

Majority Leader: John Carney
Majority Whip: Chad McCoy
Majority Caucus Chair: Suzanne Miles

Minority (Democratic)

Minority Leader: Rocky Adkins
Minority Whip: Joni Jenkins
Minority Caucus Chair: Derrick Graham

Extraordinary session

The legislature was convened by governor Matt Bevin from July 19 to 24 to address increases in pension costs to regional universities and other agencies partially funded by the state. Bevin called the session after vetoing the plan passed by the legislature during the regular session.

Members

Senate

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

House of Representatives

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

Changes in membership

Senate changes

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House of Representatives changes

There were no changes in House of Representatives membership during this session.