User:Mad Mismagius/1994 Kentucky General Assembly
| 1994 session of the Kentucky General Assembly | |||||||
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 The Kentucky State Capitol in 2002 | |||||||
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| Legislative body | Kentucky General Assembly | ||||||
| Term | January 4, 1994 – April 15, 1994 | ||||||
| Senate | |||||||
| Members | 38 | ||||||
| President | John A. Rose (D–28th) Jan. 5, 1993 - Jan. 7, 1997 | ||||||
| Majority leader | David Karem (D–35th) Jan. 5, 1993 – Aug. 22, 1999 | ||||||
| Minority Leader | John D. Rogers (R–15th) Jan. 6, 1987 - Nov. 10, 1994 | ||||||
| Party control | Democratic | ||||||
| House of Representatives | |||||||
| Members | 100 | ||||||
| Speaker | Joe Clarke (D–54th) Jan. 6, 1993 - Jan. 4, 1995 | ||||||
| Minority Leader | Tom Jensen (R–85th) Jan. 8, 1991 - Jan. 3, 1995 | ||||||
| Party control | Democratic | ||||||
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The 1994 Kentucky General Assembly was a session of the Kentucky General Assembly, composed of the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives. It convened in Frankfort on January 4, 1994, and adjourned sine die on April 15, 1994. It was the second and final regular session of the legislature during the tenure of governor Brereton Jones. The legislature convened again in June and September 1994 for extraordinary sessions.
The Democratic party maintained their majorities in both chambers following the 1992 elections for the senate and the house.
Major legislation[edit]
Enacted[edit]
Proposed[edit]
- House bills
- HB 1: An act relating to government agencies, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency
- HB 5: An act relating to crimes and punishments
- HB 9: An act relating to postsecondary education and declaring an emergency
- HB 18: An act relating to the rights of property owners and declaring an emergency (passed House, pending before the Senate as of January 24, 2024)
- HB 94: An act proposing to amend Section 42 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to sessions of the General Assembly[a]
- HB 208: An act proposing an amendment to Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding[a]
- HB 228: An act relating to postsecondary employment
- HB 259: An act relating to concealed deadly weapons
- HB 304: An act relating to education and declaring an emergency
- Senate bills
- SB 8: An act relating to the Kentucky Board of Education
- SB 10: An act proposing to amend Section 95 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the election of state officers (passed Senate, pending before the House as of January 18, 2024)[a]
- SB 61: An act relating to elections
- SB 77: An act relating to elections
- SB 99: An act relating to exceptions to restrictions on maternal healthcare
Major resolutions[edit]
Adopted[edit]
- House resolutions
- HR 45: A resolution expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023
- Senate resolutions
- SR 77: A resolution expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023
Proposed[edit]
- House resolutions
- Senate resolutions
- SR 50: A resolution acknowledging the events of January 6, 2021, at the United States Capitol and recognizing the citizens who have been held without due process
Party summary[edit]
Senate[edit]
| Party (shading shows control)
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Total | Vacant | ||
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| Democratic | Republican | |||
| End of previous session | 25 | 13 | 38 | 0 |
| Begin (January 4, 1994) | 25 | 13 | 38 | 0 |
| January 28, 1994 | 24 | 13 | 37 | 1 |
| February 7, 1994 | 24 | 12 | 36 | 2 |
| March 10, 1994 | 24 | 13 | 37 | 1 |
| March 17, 1994 | 24 | 14 | 38 | 0 |
| First extra. session | 24 | 14 | 38 | 0 |
| Second extra. session | 23 | 14 | 37 | 1 |
| Final voting share | 62.2% | 37.8% | ||
| Beginning of the next session | 21 | 17 | 38 | 0 |
House of Representatives[edit]
| Party (shading shows control)
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Total | Vacant | ||
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| Democratic | Republican | |||
| End of previous session | 71 | 29 | 100 | 0 |
| Begin (January 4, 1994) | 68 | 28 | 96 | 4 |
| January 13, 1994 | 71 | 29 | 100 | 0 |
| First extra. session | 71 | 29 | 100 | 0 |
| Second extra. session | 69 | 29 | 98 | 2 |
| Final voting share | 70.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Beginning of the next session | 63 | 37 | 100 | 0 |
Leadership[edit]
Senate[edit]
Presiding[edit]
Majority (Democratic)[edit]
- Majority Leader: David Karem
- Majority Whip: Fred Bradley
- Majority Caucus Chair: Nicholas Kafoglis
Minority (Republican)[edit]
- Minority Leader: John D. Rogers
- Minority Whip: Charlie Borders
- Minority Caucus Chair: Tom Buford
House of Representatives[edit]
Presiding[edit]
- Speaker: Joe Clarke (D)
- Speaker pro tempore: Larry Clark (D)
Majority (Democratic)[edit]
- Majority Leader: Greg Stumbo
- Majority Whip: Kenny Rapier
- Majority Caucus Chair: Jody Richards
Minority (Republican)[edit]
- Minority Leader: Tom Jensen
- Minority Whip: Danny Ford
- Minority Caucus Chair: Clarence Noland
Members[edit]
Senate[edit]
Senators in odd-numbered districts were elected in 1992, while senators in even-numbered districts were elected in 1990.
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 Senate composition by district Held by Democrats Held by Republicans
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House of Representatives[edit]
All 100 house districts were last up for election in 1992.
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 House composition by district Held by Democrats Held by Republicans Vacant
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Changes in membership[edit]
Senate changes[edit]
There have been no changes in Senate membership during this session.
House of Representatives changes[edit]
| District | Vacated by | Reason for change | Successor | Date of successor's formal installation[b] |
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| 26 | Vacant | Incumbent Russell Webber (R) resigned January 2, 2024, at the beginning of this session to become deputy treasurer in the administration of Mark Metcalf.[1] A special election for the seat will be held on March 19th. |
TBD | |
| 24 | Brandon Reed (R) |
Incumbent resigned January 15, 2024, to become executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.[2] A special election for the seat will be held on March 19th. |
TBD | |
Committees[edit]
Senate committees[edit]
Standing committees[edit]
| Committee | Chair | Vice Chair |
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| Agriculture and Natural Resources | Rick Rand | Kim L. Nelson |
| Appropriations and Revenue | Mike Moloney | Nicholas Kafoglis |
| Banking and Insurance | Tim Shaughnessy | Tom Smith |
| Business Organizations and Professions | David LeMaster | David Boswell |
| Economic Development and Tourism | Susan Johns | Larry Saunders |
| Education | Ed Ford | David Karem |
| Health and Welfare | Benny Ray Bailey | Joey Pendleton |
| Judiciary | Kelsey Friend Sr. | Charles W. Berger |
| Labor and Industry | Daniel Meyer | Tim Shaughnessy |
| Local Government | Bob Leeper | Joseph U. Meyer |
| State Government | Joseph U. Meyer | Rick Rand |
| Transportation | Kim L. Nelson | Bob Leeper |
House of Representatives committees[edit]
Standing committees[edit]
See also[edit]
- 1992 Kentucky elections (elections leading to this session)
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b c Amendments to the Constitution of Kentucky require a 3/5 majority in both houses of the legislature and a majority vote by referendum.
- ^ When seated or oath administered, not necessarily when service began.
References[edit]
- ^ Barr, Thomas (December 7, 2023). "Rep. Webber stepping down for job in state government". The News-Enterprise. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Shepherd, Allison (January 5, 2024). "Reed withdraws candidacy for re-election". The LaRue County Herald News. Retrieved January 6, 2024.