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Republican
· Representative
Patrick Flannery
Represents District 96 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
94%
on 123 party-line votes · House Republicans median 98%
Cast a vote
97%
Yea or Nay on 465 of 481 roll calls · House median 92%
Their bills that became law
2 of 19
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 1
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 Patrick Flannery 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 Patrick Flannery 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. Patrick Flannery is circled.
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Times they broke with their party
7 of 123 party-line votes.
SB4 · AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Creates a principal leadership development practicum program starting in 2027-2028 and requires the Kentucky Department of Education to develop and operate it.
House: Veto Override RCS# 476 · 2026-04-14 · Passed 78–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB4 · AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.
In plain English Creates a principal leadership development practicum program starting in 2027-2028 and requires the Kentucky Department of Education to develop and operate it.
House: Veto Override RCS# 430 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 72–21 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB199 · AN ACT relating to pesticide labeling.
House: Veto Override RCS# 409 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 56–32 · most Republicans 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 Republicans voted the other way
HB732 · AN ACT relating to worker benefits.
House: Veto Override RCS# 310 · 2026-03-24 · Passed 63–24 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB732 · AN ACT relating to worker benefits.
House: Adopt HFA 3 RCS# 308 · 2026-03-24 · Failed 24–43 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1 · AN ACT implementing the federal education opportunity program in Kentucky.
House: Veto Override RCS# 134 · 2026-02-24 · Passed 79–17 · 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.
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
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
HB534 · AN ACT relating to elections.
House: Veto Override RCS# 201 · 2026-03-05 · Failed 18–22
SB263 · AN ACT relating to education.
In plain English Allows school districts to request waivers from education rules, creates an expedited waiver process, and establishes a school of innovation pilot project through 2028.
House: Veto Override RCS# 410 · 2026-04-01 · Failed 18–25
HB335 · AN ACT relating to choking prevention in schools.
House: Adopt HFA 1 RCS# 315 · 2026-03-24 · Failed 25–36
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 · 88 shared contested votes
41%
Adam MooreDemocrat · District 45 · 139 shared contested votes
37%
Matt LehmanDemocrat · District 67 · 124 shared contested votes
37%
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 (16 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Patrick Flannery 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.
Introduced19
Out of committee6
Passed one chamber4
Passed both chambers2
Became law2
Never left committee13
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 1 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Local Mandate 6Local Government 6Taxation 5Counties 4Crimes and Punishments 3Criminal Procedure 3
AN ACT relating to open records.
In plain English Allows public records officials to require government-issued photo identification with an address to verify that someone requesting to inspect records is a Kentucky resident.
Official synopsis: Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a…
Passed one chamberrecommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.
Amend KRS 189A.010 to provide that a person who is convicted of a fourth or subsequent violation of this section shall be prohibited from purchasing alcohol for his or her period of license suspension and for 2 years after; make technical corrections; create a new…
Out of committeerecommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-04-15
AN ACT relating to investor-owned electric utilities and declaring an emergency.
Amend KRS 278.670 to define "environmental control" and "underpreciated extra-state generation utility plant balances," amend various definitions, and make technical changes; amend KRS 278.672 to remove the deadline date for calculating the value of the regulatory asset associated with the undepreciated extra-state generation utility plant…
Out of committeerecommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-04-15
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
Recognize April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky.
Became lawadopted by voice vote · 2026-04-14
AN ACT relating to the collection of local business taxes and fees.
In plain English Requires the Secretary of State to create standard forms for local business tax returns and mandates tax districts accept them electronically starting January 1, 2028.
Official synopsis: Amend KRS 67.767 to require the Secretary of State to prescribe standard forms for net profits, gross receipts, and payroll occupational tax returns; form an advisory committee to develop the forms; require the advisory committee to file the form with the Interim Joint Committee on…
Became lawsigned by Governor (Acts Ch. 44) · 2026-04-07
AN ACT relating to booking procedures in local jails.
Amend KRS 17.169 to include local law enforcement as persons authorized to collect DNA samples; define "rapid DNA instruments"; amend KRS 17.170 to provide for the collection of DNA samples at arrest or initial appearance from all persons charged with a felony offense; allow for…
Passed one chamberto Judiciary (S) · 2026-03-16
AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.
Amend KRS 100.123, relating to regional planning units, to make a technical correction.
Not out of committeereturned to Local Government (H) · 2026-03-13
AN ACT relating to county jails.
Amend KRS 441.225, relating to expenditures from the jail budget to make a technical correction.
Not out of committeereturned to Local Government (H) · 2026-03-13
AN ACT relating to land use.
Amend KRS 100.283, relating to the approval of subdivision plats, to make a technical correction.
Not out of committeereturned to Local Government (H) · 2026-03-13
AN ACT relating to local government.
Amend KRS 67.035, relating to branch offices of county clerks and sheriffs, to make technical changes.
Not out of committeereturned to Local Government (H) · 2026-03-13
A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Lewis County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a bridge on Kentucky Route 2523 in Lewis County as the Lewis County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Not out of committeeto Transportation (H) · 2026-03-11
A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the S/SGT David W. Harris Memorial Bridge in Carter County.
Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the bridge located on Kentucky Route 9 in Carter County as the S/SGT David W. Harris Memorial Bridge.
Not out of committeeto Transportation (H) · 2026-03-10
AN ACT relating to criminal mediation.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 455 to establish mediation in criminal cases; establish professional requirements for mediators and parameters for mediation.
Not out of committeeto Judiciary (H) · 2026-03-10
AN ACT relating to public schools, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Amend KRS 157.615 to define "traditional school building"; amend KRS 157.621 to authorize a school district to levy a $.05 equivalent rate for school districts that meet specific district facilities requirements and other requirements; authorize the school district to levy an additional $.05 equivalent rate…
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-03-09
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Tax Tribunal.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 142 to establish the Kentucky Tax Tribunal within the executive branch to be the single form for all tax litigation; establish judges, forums, processes, and methods of appeal; amend various statutes to conform; repeal sections of KRS Chapter 49…
Not out of committeeto Appropriations & Revenue (H) · 2026-02-23
“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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