As members of the Kentucky House of Representatives prepare to convene the 2023 Regular Session on January 3, House Speaker David Osborne and members of House Majority Leadership released an updated list of committee chairs and co-chairs.
The House Committee on Local Government, previously chaired by Rep. Michael Meredith, will now be led by Rep. Randy Bridges with Rep. Josh Bray as vice chair. Rep. Meredith will now chair the House Banking and Insurance Committee.
“This is a tremendously talented group of individuals who are well-prepared to take the lead on these issues. I’m grateful that they are willing to serve our Commonwealth and look forward to continuing our efforts to make Kentucky an even better place to call home,” Speaker Osborne said. “This is not only a major time commitment, but a demanding role that requires they use their experience and expertise to craft solid, intentional policies that benefit all Kentuckians.”
House standing committees meet while the legislature is in session to deliberate the issues under consideration. Each committee has jurisdiction over the issues in specific subject matter. All legislation must go through the committee process before being considered by the full House.
2023 House standing committee chairs and vice chairs include:
Agriculture
Rep. Richard Heath, Chair and Rep. Dan Fister, Vice Chair
Appropriations and Revenue
Rep. Jason Petrie, Chair and Rep. Brandon Reed, Vice Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy
Rep. Chris Fugate, Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government
Rep. Chris Freeland, Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services
Rep. Danny Bentley, Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and Judiciary
Rep. Patrick Flannery, Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance
Rep. Ken Fleming, Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education
Rep. Bobby McCool, Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development
Rep. Kim Banta, Chair
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation
Rep. Ken Upchurch, Chair
Banking and Insurance
Rep. Michael Meredith, Chair and Rep. Matt Lockett, Vice Chair, and Rep. Sarge Pollock, Vice Chair
Economic Development and Workforce Investment
Rep. Russell Webber, Chair and Representative Josh Branscum, Vice Chair
Education
Rep. James Tipton, Chair, Representative Timmy Truett, Vice Chair, and Representative Shane Baker, Vice Chair
Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs
Rep. Kevin Bratcher, Chair and Rep. Josh Calloway, Vice Chair
Enrollment
Rep. Thomas Huff, Chair
Health
Rep. Kim Moser, Chair and Rep. Ryan Dotson, Vice Chair
Family Services
Rep. Samara Heavrin, Chair and Rep. Steve Riley, Vice Chair
Judiciary
Rep. Daniel Elliott, Chair and Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker, Vice Chair
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
Rep. Matt Koch, Chair and Rep. Tom O’Dell Smith, Vice Chair
Local Government
Rep. Randy Bridges, Chair and Rep. Josh Bray, Vice Chair
Natural Resources and Energy
Rep. Jim Gooch, Chair, Rep. Bill Wesley, Vice Chair, and Rep. Richard White, Vice Chair
Small Business and Information Technology
Rep. Phillip Pratt, Chair and Rep. William Lawrence, Vice Chair
State Government
Rep. David Hale, Chair and Rep. Mary Beth Imes, Vice Chair
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
Rep. Kim King, Chair and Rep. Shawn McPherson, Vice Chair
Transportation
Rep. John Blanton, Chair and Rep. Jonathan Dixon, Vice Chair
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
Rep. Walker Thomas, Chair and Rep. Scott Sharp, Vice Chair
Statutory committees are authorized to meet throughout the year to provide oversight and probe specific issue areas. Membership of these panels is comprised of both House and Senate members. House statutory committee leadership includes:
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee
Rep. Derek Lewis, Chair
Capital Planning Advisory Board
Rep. Nancy Tate, Chair
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight
Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon, Chair
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity
Rep. Killian Timoney, Chair
Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee
Rep. Scott Lewis, Chair
Government Contract Review
Rep. Mark Hart, Chair
Legislative Oversight and Investigations
Rep. Adam Bowling, Chair
Public Pension Oversight Board
Rep. DJ Johnson, Chair
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee
Rep. Myron Dossett, Chair
