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Democratic
· Representative
Erika Hancock
Represents District 57 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
83%
on 116 party-line votes · House Democrats median 91%
Cast a vote
93%
Yea or Nay on 445 of 481 roll calls · House median 92%
Their bills that became law
1 of 7
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 0
Roll calls on record
481
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Erika Hancock votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Erika Hancock sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Erika Hancock is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
20 of 116 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB869 · AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Creates a rural building and job creation fund for low-interest loans and tax credit compliance, requires economic development reporting, and adjusts a prior appropriation.
House: Veto Override RCS# 512 · 2026-04-15 · Passed 70–22 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB100 · AN ACT relating to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Attaches the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research and changes its governance, staffing, procurement, and confidentiality rules.
House: Veto Override RCS# 421 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 77–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB10 · AN ACT proposing to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences.
In plain English Proposes to ban the Governor from granting pardons or commuting sentences for 60 days before a gubernatorial election through the inauguration.
House: Veto Override RCS# 429 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 82–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB627 · AN ACT relating to insurance.
In plain English Modifies personal injury protection insurance benefits, increases work loss reimbursement limits, establishes medical expense payment requirements, and requires annual insurance fraud reporting.
House: Veto Override RCS# 404 · 2026-03-31 · Passed 75–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB96 · AN ACT relating to the postsecondary education working group and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Changes the membership of the postsecondary education working group and requires it to meet on a calendar year basis instead of a fiscal year basis.
House: Veto Override RCS# 363 · 2026-03-31 · Passed 79–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB398 · AN ACT relating to decommissioning costs for electric generating units.
In plain English Allows the Public Service Commission to approve utilities' recovery of decommissioning costs for power plants through customer rates before the plants are retired.
House: Veto Override RCS# 373 · 2026-03-31 · Passed 81–14 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB57 · AN ACT relating to nuclear energy development.
In plain English Creates a pilot program to award grants covering up to one-third of costs for nuclear reactor licensing applications, with utilities able to recover remaining costs through rate adjustments.
House: Veto Override RCS# 329 · 2026-03-26 · Passed 82–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB100 · AN ACT relating to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Attaches the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research and changes its governance, staffing, procurement, and confidentiality rules.
House: Veto Override RCS# 336 · 2026-03-26 · Passed 82–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB584 · AN ACT relating to licensees authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
House: Veto Override RCS# 193 · 2026-03-04 · Passed 80–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB490 · AN ACT relating to employment at public postsecondary education institutions and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Allows removal of faculty members at public colleges for financial reasons and requires boards to establish removal procedures with specified parameters.
House: Veto Override RCS# 103 · 2026-02-17 · Passed 72–21 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB2 · AN ACT relating to Medicaid, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Requires Medicaid eligibility to be conditioned on community engagement, imposes cost-sharing requirements by January 2027, and requires eligibility redeterminations every six months, among other changes.
House: Adopt HFA 16 RCS# 169 · 2026-02-27 · Failed 25–25
HB534 · AN ACT relating to elections.
House: Veto Override RCS# 203 · 2026-03-05 · Failed 19–20
HB500 · AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.
House: Veto Override RCS# 160 · 2026-02-26 · Failed 20–21
SB199 · AN ACT relating to pesticide labeling.
House: Veto Override RCS# 265 · 2026-03-17 · Failed 18–20
HB503 · AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
In plain English Appropriates funds for the operations, maintenance, and support of Kentucky's Legislative Branch.
House: Veto Override RCS# 179 · 2026-03-03 · Failed 20–23
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kevin JacksonRepublican · District 20 · 113 shared contested votes
46%
Scott LewisRepublican · District 14 · 111 shared contested votes
42%
Susan WittenRepublican · District 31 · 117 shared contested votes
40%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (36 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Erika Hancock was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced7
Out of committee1
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee6
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 0 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Budget and Financial Administration 3Appropriations 2Effective Dates, Emergency 2Police, State 2Retirement and Pensions 2State Employees 2
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Kentucky.
Recognize May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Kentucky.
Not out of committeeto Committee on Committees (H) · 2026-03-26
AN ACT relating to a supplemental payment for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Appropriate $43,827,000 from the budget reserve trust fund account in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority to fund one-time supplemental payments on July 1, 2026, to recipients of a retirement allowance who have been retired for at least 12 months from the…
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-03-11
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 8 to 14, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Recognize March 8 to 14, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Became lawadopted by voice vote · 2026-03-09
AN ACT relating to funding school districts that have a high percentage of tax-exempt property.
Amend KRS 45.021 to require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to contract with each local board of education of a district that has 65% or more in tax-exempt real property and that does not receive financial relief from other sources for the tax revenue lost…
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-02-11
A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Representative C.M. "Hank" Hancock Memorial Highway in Franklin County.
Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the Representative C.M. "Hank" Hancock Memorial Highway in Franklin County.
Not out of committeeto Transportation (H) · 2026-02-02
AN ACT relating to a cost-of-living increase to the retirement benefits for retired state employees, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Appropriate $221.4 million, $18.7 million, and $16 million in fiscal year 2026-2027 for the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) nonhazardous pension fund, the KERS hazardous pension fund, and the State Police Retirement System pension fund, respectively, to provide a one-time 2% COLA effective July 1,…
Not out of committeeto State Government (H) · 2026-01-29
AN ACT relating to state symbols.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate as the official pets of Kentucky domestic cats and dogs that reside in or have been adopted from Kentucky animal shelters or rescue organizations.
Not out of committeeto State Government (H) · 2026-01-14
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HR141 · 2026-04-15
A RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution, and directing a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission. (House: Veto Override RCS# 506)
HR141 · 2026-04-15
A RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution, and directing a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission. (House: Adopt RCS# 507)
SB197 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 505)
SB98 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to welding safety. (House: Veto Override RCS# 501)
SB133 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to the fiscal reporting of local entities. (House: Veto Override RCS# 489)
HB869 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 512)
SB129 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. (House: Veto Override RCS# 496)
SB324 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to the entertainment industry. (House: Veto Override RCS# 502)
SJR74 · 2026-04-15
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources. (House: Adopt RCS# 497)
SB56 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program. (House: Veto Override RCS# 494)
SB56 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program. (House: Veto Override RCS# 495)
SCR66 · 2026-04-15
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities. (House: Adopt RCS# 491)
SB312 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to court-ordered transports. (House: Veto Override RCS# 493)
HB826 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to education. (House: Veto Override RCS# 508)
SB66 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. (House: Veto Override RCS# 500)
HB311 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to railroad crossings. (House: Veto Override RCS# 488)
SJR116 · 2026-04-15
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders. (House: Veto Override RCS# 498)
SJR116 · 2026-04-15
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders. (House: Adopt RCS# 499)
SB70 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board. (House: Veto Override RCS# 490)
HB727 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 504)
SB214 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 492)
SB261 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges. (House: Veto Override RCS# 503)
SB37 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to state symbols. (House: Veto Override RCS# 509)
SB37 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to state symbols. (House: Adopt HFA 3 RCS# 510)
SB37 · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to state symbols. (House: Veto Override RCS# 511)
SB251 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to the Department of Corrections. (House: Veto Override RCS# 484)
HB490 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to employment at public postsecondary education institutions and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 465)
HJR50 · 2026-04-14
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Auditor of Public Accounts to study the applicable statutes, administrative regulations, and agency policies and processes that directly impact the opening and operation of licensed and certified child care services in the Commonwealth. (House: Veto Override RCS# 474)
HB904 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to gaming. (House: Veto Override RCS# 482)
SB4 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 476)
HB10 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to executive branch operations and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 456)
HB501 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to appropriations providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Transportation Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (House: Veto Override RCS# 468)
HB500 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities. (House: Veto Override RCS# 466)
SB291 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to recyclers and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 486)
HB652 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to critical facility mapping and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 472)
HB607 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to consolidated local governments. (House: Veto Override RCS# 470)
SB263 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to education. (House: Veto Override RCS# 485)
HB355 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to real property appraisers. (House: Veto Override RCS# 462)
HB669 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to child welfare. (House: Veto Override RCS# 473)
SB100 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 480)
HB96 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to the postsecondary education working group and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 458)
HB757 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to revenue measures and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 467)
HB503 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. (House: Veto Override RCS# 469)
HB619 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education. (House: Veto Override RCS# 471)
SB77 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to ibogaine research in the Commonwealth. (House: Veto Override RCS# 479)
HB2 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to Medicaid, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 455)
HB504 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities. (House: Veto Override RCS# 483)
SB1 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to education. (House: Veto Override RCS# 475)
HB387 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 464)
HB142 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to depredating wildlife and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 460)
HB139 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 459)
HB379 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. (House: Veto Override RCS# 463)
SB173 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to legislative oversight of the Medicaid state plan and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 481)
HB312 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons. (House: Veto Override RCS# 461)
SB65 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to deficient administrative regulations and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 478)
SB59 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to prohibited uses of tax dollars and resources. (House: Veto Override RCS# 477)
HB78 · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 457)
SB8 · 2026-04-01
AN ACT relating to public utilities and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 450)
HB904 · 2026-04-01
AN ACT relating to gaming. (House: Veto Override RCS# 452)
SB185 · 2026-04-01
AN ACT relating to Kentucky State University and declaring an emergency. (House: Veto Override RCS# 412)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 481 total roll-call votes this session).
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