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Democratic
· Representative
Lindsey Burke
Represents District 75 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 126 party-line votes · House Democrats median 91%
Cast a vote
88%
Yea or Nay on 425 of 481 roll calls · House median 92%
Their bills that became law
2 of 29
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 0
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 Lindsey Burke 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 Lindsey Burke 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. Lindsey Burke is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 126 party-line votes.
HB501 · 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# 413 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 80–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB58 · AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
House: Veto Override RCS# 361 · 2026-03-31 · Passed 70–19 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB600 · AN ACT relating to the collection of delinquent tax bills.
House: Veto Override RCS# 198 · 2026-03-05 · Passed 82–11 · 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.
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.
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.
Vanessa GrosslRepublican · District 88 · 112 shared contested votes
26%
Scott LewisRepublican · District 14 · 109 shared contested votes
24%
Kevin JacksonRepublican · District 20 · 114 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 (56 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Lindsey Burke 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.
Introduced29
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee26
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 0 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State Agencies 9Local Mandate 9Health and Medical Services 8State Employees 6Civil Actions 5Reproductive Issues 5
A RESOLUTION recognizing May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month in Kentucky.
Recognize May 2026 as Save Your Tooth Month in Kentucky.
Not out of committeeto Committee on Committees (H) · 2026-03-26
AN ACT relating to transient room tax.
Amend KRS 142.400 to impose a 1% statewide surtax on the rental of accommodations when charged by the owner of the property or by a person facilitating the rental of the property and deposit the receipts from the surtax into the affordable housing trust fund;…
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-03-10
AN ACT relating to paid leave for state employees.
Create a new section of KRS 18A.005 to 18A.200 to define "child," "family medical leave," "fictive kin," "foster care placement," "kinship care placement," and "parent"; provide classified and unclassified employees family medical leave of up to 6 weeks for the birth or adoption of a…
Not out of committeeto State Government (H) · 2026-03-02
AN ACT relating to fertility treatment.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to define terms; establish fundamental rights relating to fertility treatment; prohibit the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions from denying, burdening, or infringing on those rights unless justified by a compelling state interest achieved by the least restrictive…
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-01-23
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and accomplishments of former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins.
Honor the life and accomplishments of former Governor Martha Layne Collins.
Not out of committeeto Committee on Committees (H) · 2026-01-22
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22, 2026, as Kentucky Arts Day.
Recognize January 22, 2026, as Kentucky Arts Day.
Became lawadopted by voice vote · 2026-01-22
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Became lawadopted by voice vote · 2026-01-20
AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to Medicaid expansion.
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to enshrine Medicaid expansion coverage; direct the Secretary of State to advertise the proposed constitutional amendment prior to a general election vote; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Not out of committeeto Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · 2026-01-14
AN ACT relating to disaster resiliency.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to establish the position of chief resiliency officer, appointed by the Governor, to lead disaster preparedness and resiliency efforts; amend KRS 39A.070 to include cooperation with chief resiliency officer in the powers, responsibility, and duties of the…
Not out of committeeto Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) · 2026-01-14
A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2026 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.
Adopt the Rules of Procedure for the 2026 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-01-14
AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to Medicaid expansion.
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to enshrine Medicaid expansion coverage; direct the Secretary of State to advertise the proposed constitutional amendment prior to a general election vote; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
FailedWITHDRAWN · 2026-01-14
AN ACT relating to contributions made to a Kentucky Saves account.
Amend KRS 141.019 to establish an individual income tax exclusion for amounts contributed to a Kentucky Saves account for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish the parameters…
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-01-13
AN ACT relating to criminal procedure.
Amend KRS 431.073 and 431.078 to provide for expungement of offenses which were charged but later dismissed or amended; make technical corrections; amend KRS 532.080 to state that the enhancement of a sentence as a persistent felony offender does not alter the felony classification of…
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-01-13
AN ACT relating to coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to define terms; require health plans to provide coverage for scalp cooling systems used in connection with chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer; suspend the coverage requirement's application to qualified health plans if the state…
Not out of committeeto Banking & Insurance (H) · 2026-01-13
AN ACT relating to education opportunity accounts.
Repeal various sections of KRS Chapter 141 to repeal the Education Opportunity Account Program; amend KRS 141.0205 and 131.190 to conform.
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-01-13
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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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