Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne (R-Oldham County) this week announced the legislators who will serve as chairs and vice chairs of House standing committees and statutory committees during the 2025 legislative session.
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“This is a tremendously talented group of individuals who are well-prepared to take the lead on shaping legislation that aligns with [our] priorities,” Osborne said in a press release. “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. 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.”
The following are designated chairs and vice chairs of the House standing committees:
Agriculture – Chair Rep. Myron Dossett (R-Christian County), Vice Chair Rep. Dan Fister (R-Woodford County)
Appropriations and Revenue – Chair Rep. Jason Petrie (R-Todd County), Vice Chair Rep. Adam Bowling (R-Bell County), Vice Chair Rep. Josh Bray (R-Rockcastle County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy – Chair Rep. Chris Fugate (R-Perry County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government – Chair Rep. Chris Freeland (R-Marshall County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services – Chair Rep. Ken Fleming (R-Jefferson County), Vice Chair Rep. Wade Williams (R-Hopkins County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and Judiciary – Chair Rep. Stephanie Dietz (R-Kenton County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance – Chair Rep. Walker Thomas (R-Christian County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education – Chair Rep. Steve Riley (R-Barren County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development – Chair Rep. Kim Banta (R-Kenton County)
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation – Chair Rep. Ken Upchurch (R-Wayne County), Vice Chair Rep. Randy Bridges (R-McCracken County)
Banking and Insurance – Chair Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Warren County), Vice Chair Rep. Matt Lockett (R-Jessamine County), Vice Chair Rep. Sarge Pollock (R-Taylor County)
Economic Development and Workforce Investment – Chair Rep. Josh Branscum (R-Russell County), Vice Chair Rep. Thomas Huff (R-Bullitt County)
Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs – Chair Rep. DJ Johnson (R-Daviess County), Vice Chair Rep. John Hodgson (R-Jefferson County)
Enrollment – Chair Rep. Thomas Huff (R-Bullitt County)
Family Services – Chair Rep. Samara Heavrin (R-Grayson County) Vice Chair Rep. Nick Wilson (R-Whitley County)
Health Services – Chair Rep. Kim Moser (R-Kenton County), Vice Chair Rep. Robert Duvall (R-Warren County)
Judiciary – Chair Rep. Daniel Elliott (R-Boyle County), Vice Chair Rep. Jennifer Decker (R-Shelby County)
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations – Chair Rep. Matt Koch (R-Bourbon County), Vice Chair Rep. Tom O’Dell Smith (R-Knox County)
Local Government – Chair Rep. Patrick Flannery (Carter County), Vice Chair Rep. Amy Neighbors (R-Metcalfe County)
Natural Resources and Energy – Chair Rep. Jim Gooch (R-Webster County), Vice Chair Rep. Richard White (R- Rowan County), Vice Chair Rep. Jared Bauman (R-Jefferson County)
Postsecondary Education – Chair Rep. James A. Tipton (R-Spencer County), Vice Chair Rep. Shane Baker (R-Pulaski County)
Primary and Secondary Education – Chair Rep. Scott Lewis (R-Ohio County), Vice Chair Rep. Mike Clines (R-Campbell County)
Small Business and Information Technology – Chair Rep. Deanna Frazier Gordon (R-Madison County), Vice Chair Rep. William Lawrence (R-Mason County)
State Government – Chair Rep. David Hale (R-Menifee County), Vice Chair Rep. Rebecca Raymer (R-Butler County)
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation – Chair Rep. Kim King (R-Mercer County), Vice Chair Rep. Susan Witten (R-Jefferson County)
Transportation – Chair Rep. John Blanton (R-Magoffin County), Vice Chair Rep. Mary Beth Imes (R-Calloway County)
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection – Chair Rep. Bobby McCool (R-Johnson County), Vice Chair Rep. Bill Wesley (R-Estill County)
Statutory committees meet year-round and are co-chaired by a Senate and House member. The following are House co-chairs of the statutory committees:
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee – Chair Rep. Derek Lewis (R-Laurel County)
Capital Planning Advisory Board – Chair Rep. Ryan Dotson (R-Clark County)
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight – Chair Rep. Shawn McPherson (R-Allen County)
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity – Rep. Kevin Jackson (R-Warren County)
Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee – Chair Rep. Timmy Truett (R-Jackson County)
Government Contract Review – Chair Rep. Mark Hart (R-Pendleton County)
Investments in IT Improvement and Modernization Projects Oversight Board – Chair Rep. Matt Lockett (R-Jessamine County)
Juvenile Justice Oversight – Chair Rep. Daniel Elliott (R-Boyle County)
Legislative Oversight and Investigations – Chair Rep. Scott Sharp (R-Boyd County)
Public Pension Oversight Board – Chair Rep. Walker Thomas (R-Christian County)
Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee – Chair Rep. Sarge Pollock (R-Taylor County)
Committee assignments go into effect when the General Assembly gavels into the 2025 legislative session on Jan. 7.
