| 1998 session of the Kentucky General Assembly | |||||
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 The Kentucky State Capitol in 2002 | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Kentucky General Assembly | ||||
| Term | January 6, 1998 – April 15, 1998 | ||||
| Senate | |||||
| Members | 38 | ||||
| President | Larry Saunders (D–37th) Jan. 7, 1997 - Jan. 4, 2000 | ||||
| Majority leader | David Karem (D–35th) Jan. 5, 1993 – Aug. 22, 1999 | ||||
| Minority Leader | Dan Kelly (R–14th) Nov. 12, 1994 - Jan. ?, 1999 | ||||
| Party control | Coalition | ||||
| House of Representatives | |||||
| Members | 100 | ||||
| Speaker | Jody Richards (D–20th) Jan. 4, 1995 - Jan. 6, 2009 | ||||
| Minority Leader | Danny Ford (R–80th) Jan. 3, 1995 - Jan. 2, 2001 | ||||
| Party control | Democratic | ||||
| Sessions | |||||
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The 1998 Kentucky General Assembly was a session of the Kentucky General Assembly, composed of the Kentucky Senate and the Kentucky House of Representatives. It convened in Frankfort on January 6, 1998, and adjourned sine die on April 15, 1998. It was the second regular session of the legislature during the tenure of governor Paul L. Patton.
The Democratic party maintained their majorities in both chambers following the 1996 elections for the senate and the house. However, the senate was governed by a coalition of Republicans and conservative Democrats.
Party summary edit
Senate edit
| Party (shading shows control)
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Total | Vacant | ||
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| Democratic | Republican | |||
| End of previous session | 25 | 13 | 38 | 0 |
| Begin (January 4, 1994) | 25 | 13 | 38 | 0 |
| January 28, 1994 | 24 | 13 | 37 | 1 |
| February 7, 1994 | 24 | 12 | 36 | 2 |
| March 10, 1994 | 24 | 13 | 37 | 1 |
| March 17, 1994 | 24 | 14 | 38 | 0 |
| First extra. session | 24 | 14 | 38 | 0 |
| Second extra. session | 23 | 14 | 37 | 1 |
| Final voting share | 62.2% | 37.8% | ||
| Beginning of the next session | 21 | 17 | 38 | 0 |
House of Representatives edit
| Party (shading shows control)
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Total | Vacant | ||
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| Democratic | Republican | |||
| End of previous session | 71 | 29 | 100 | 0 |
| Begin (January 4, 1994) | 68 | 28 | 96 | 4 |
| January 13, 1994 | 71 | 29 | 100 | 0 |
| First extra. session | 71 | 29 | 100 | 0 |
| Second extra. session | 69 | 29 | 98 | 2 |
| Final voting share | 70.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Beginning of the next session | 63 | 37 | 100 | 0 |
Leadership edit
Senate edit
Presiding edit
Majority (Democratic) edit
- Majority Leader: David Karem
- Majority Whip: Fred Bradley
- Majority Caucus Chair: Nicholas Kafoglis
Minority (Republican) edit
- Minority Leader: John D. Rogers
- Minority Whip: Charlie Borders
- Minority Caucus Chair: Tom Buford
House of Representatives edit
Presiding edit
- Speaker: Joe Clarke (D)
- Speaker pro tempore: Larry Clark (D)
Majority (Democratic) edit
- Majority Leader: Greg Stumbo
- Majority Whip: Kenny Rapier
- Majority Caucus Chair: Jody Richards
Minority (Republican) edit
- Minority Leader: Tom Jensen
- Minority Whip: Danny Ford
- Minority Caucus Chair: Clarence Noland
Members edit
Senate edit
Senators in odd-numbered districts were elected in 1996, while senators in even-numbered districts were elected in 1994.
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 Senate composition by district Held by Democrats Held by coalition Democrats Held by Republicans
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House of Representatives edit
All 100 house districts were last up for election in 1996.
Changes in membership edit
Senate changes edit
There have been no changes in Senate membership during this session.
House of Representatives changes edit
| District | Vacated by | Reason for change | Successor | Date of successor's formal installation[a] |
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| 26 | Vacant | Incumbent Russell Webber (R) resigned January 2, 2024, at the beginning of this session to become deputy treasurer in the administration of Mark Metcalf.[1] A special election for the seat will be held on March 19th. |
TBD | |
| 24 | Brandon Reed (R) |
Incumbent resigned January 15, 2024, to become executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.[2] A special election for the seat will be held on March 19th. |
TBD | |
Committees edit
Senate committees edit
Standing committees edit
| Committee | Chair | Vice Chair | Composition |
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| Agriculture and Natural Resources | Bob Leeper | Ernie Harris | 6D – 5R |
| Appropriations and Revenue | Benny Ray Bailey | Charlie Borders | 3D – 4CD – 6R |
| Banking and Insurance | Dan Seum | Tom Buford | 5D – 6R |
| Economic Development and Labor | Glenn Freeman | Richie Sanders | 4D – 2CD – 5R |
| Education | Tim Shaughnessy (D) and Lindy Casebier (R) | 5D – 1CD – 6R | |
| Health and Welfare | Gerald A. Neal | Julie Rose | 5D – 1CD – 5R |
| Judiciary | Ernesto Scorsone | Tim Philpot | 4D – 2CD – 5R |
| Licensing and Occupations | David Boswell | Barry Metcalf | 6D – 5R |
| State and Local Government | Paul Herron | Albert Robinson | 2D – 3CD – 6R |
| Transportation | Kim L. Nelson | Virgil Moore | 5D – 1CD – 5R |
House of Representatives committees edit
Standing committees edit
See also edit
- 1996 Kentucky elections (elections leading to this session)
Notes edit
- ^ When seated or oath administered, not necessarily when service began.
References edit
- ^ Barr, Thomas (December 7, 2023). "Rep. Webber stepping down for job in state government". The News-Enterprise. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Shepherd, Allison (January 5, 2024). "Reed withdraws candidacy for re-election". The LaRue County Herald News. Retrieved January 6, 2024.