Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Kentucky
Republican
· Representative
Josh Calloway
Represents District 10 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
92%
on 101 party-line votes · House Republicans median 98%
Cast a vote
81%
Yea or Nay on 388 of 481 roll calls · House median 92%
Their bills that became law
1 of 14
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 1
Roll calls on record
481
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 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 Josh Calloway 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 Josh Calloway 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. Josh Calloway is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
8 of 101 party-line votes.
HB757 · AN ACT relating to revenue measures and declaring an emergency.
House: Veto Override RCS# 451 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 65–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB677 · AN ACT relating to energy production and byproduct management.
House: Veto Override RCS# 445 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 61–28 · most Republicans voted the other way
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# 426 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 73–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB58 · AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
House: Veto Override RCS# 361 · 2026-03-31 · Passed 70–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB195 · AN ACT relating to participants in the legal system.
House: Veto Override RCS# 330 · 2026-03-26 · Passed 66–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB9 · AN ACT relating to regulated substances and declaring an emergency.
House: Veto Override RCS# 228 · 2026-03-10 · Passed 63–31 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB503 · AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
House: Veto Override RCS# 180 · 2026-03-03 · Passed 75–20 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB497 · AN ACT relating to postsecondary tuition waivers.
House: Veto Override RCS# 146 · 2026-02-25 · Passed 56–36 · most Republicans 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.
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
HB335 · AN ACT relating to choking prevention in schools.
House: Adopt HFA 1 RCS# 315 · 2026-03-24 · Failed 25–36
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# 157 · 2026-02-26 · Failed 19–32
HB732 · AN ACT relating to worker benefits.
House: Adopt HFA 3 RCS# 308 · 2026-03-24 · Failed 24–43
Democrats 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.
Ashley LafertyDemocrat · District 95 · 75 shared contested votes
28%
Matt LehmanDemocrat · District 67 · 102 shared contested votes
25%
Adam MooreDemocrat · District 45 · 112 shared contested votes
23%
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 (93 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Josh Calloway 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.
Introduced14
Out of committee1
Passed one chamber1
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee12
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Parental Rights 5Children and Minors 4Health and Medical Services 4Administrative Regulations and Proceedings 3Attorney General 3Education, Elementary and Secondary 3
AN ACT relating to railroad crossings.
In plain English Requires railroad companies to remove vegetation blocking road crossings, with the state or local government removing it at the railroad's expense if the company fails to do so.
Official synopsis: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require each railroad company to destroy or remove obstructive vegetation at intersections with public roads or highways; direct the Transportation Cabinet or local government to remove obstructive vegetation if the railroad company fails to do so…
Became lawsigned by Governor (Acts Ch. 195) · 2026-04-23
AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 620 to require social service workers to wear body-worn cameras when interacting with children during investigations; require recordings to be stored for at least 5 years and be made available to parents or guardians, their counsel, and the court;…
Not out of committeeto Families & Children (H) · 2026-03-11
AN ACT relating to a jury trial when a child is removed from a parent.
Amend KRS 625.080 to allow a parent to request a jury trial for a termination of parental rights determination; require jurors to take an oath of confidentiality under penalty of contempt of court; allow jury to make findings of fact and recommendations to the court.
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-03-11
AN ACT relating to uniform citation reports.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to prohibit the public disclosure of uniform citation reports created in response to a motor vehicle accident where law enforcement suspects that the use of drugs or alcohol contributed to the accident until the law enforcement agency…
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-03-10
AN ACT relating to elections.
Amend KRS 118.125, relating to primary elections, to remove the requirement that 2 registered voters from a candidate's party and district or jurisdiction must sign the candidate's notification and declaration; amend KRS 118A.060 to remove the requirement that 2 registered voters from a judicial candidate's…
Not out of committeeto Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · 2026-03-10
AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.
Amend KRS 158.192 to require a local board of education to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events that are subject to appeal; require immediate removal of the material, program, or event if the board denies a…
Not out of committeeto Primary and Secondary Education (H) · 2026-03-10
AN ACT relating to a sales and use tax exemption for diapers.
Amend KRS 139.010 to define "diaper"; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt all diapers from the sales and use tax; make technical corrections; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-03-10
AN ACT relating to unborn children.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 507, relating to criminal homicide, to allow a prosecution where the victim is an unborn child; provide exceptions for spontaneous miscarriages and life-saving medical procedures; amend KRS 507.010 to define terms; create new sections of KRS Chapter 508, relating…
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-03-03
AN ACT relating to postnuptial agreements.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to provide that postnuptial agreements are void and unenforceable unless the document meets certain requirements and 60 days have elapsed between initial receipt of the document and its execution.
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-03-02
AN ACT relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in schools.
Repeal and reenact KRS 158.178 to require that a public school or public charter school conspicuously display a copy of the Ten Commandments accompanied by text providing historical context in each elementary and secondary classroom; set requirements for the display; require private donations to be…
Not out of committeeto Primary and Secondary Education (H) · 2026-02-25
AN ACT relating to unborn children.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 507, relating to criminal homicide, to allow a prosecution where the victim is an unborn child; provide exceptions for spontaneous miscarriages and life-saving medical procedures; amend KRS 507.010 to define terms; create new sections of KRS Chapter 508, relating…
FailedWITHDRAWN · 2026-02-23
AN ACT relating to gender transition services.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define terms; prohibit health care providers from accepting payment or reimbursement for gender transition services from a state or local government or Medicare; prohibit use of state or local government funds for the provision or subsidy…
Not out of committeereassigned to State Government (H) · 2026-02-20
AN ACT relating to motorsports racing facilities and declaring an emergency.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define "area of the racing facility" and "racing facility"; provide civil immunity from suit to racing facilities regarding nuisance and taking actions if the racing facility was lawfully constructed before the surrounding real property owner either…
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-01-27
AN ACT relating to psychotropic drugs.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to define terms; require Medicaid-enrolled providers prescribing psychotropic drugs to children to provide an FDA Medication Guide to parents or legal guardians; require medical care providers prescribing psychotropic drugs to children covered by Medicaid to obtain signed…
Not out of committeeto Health Services (H) · 2026-01-16
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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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)
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