Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate is the upper house of the Kentucky General Assembly. The Kentucky Senate is composed of 38 members elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. There are no term limits for Kentucky senators. The Kentucky Senate meets at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort annually beginning in January. Sessions last for 60 legislative days in even-numbered years and 30 legislative days in odd-numbered years.
Kentucky Senate | |
|---|---|
| Kentucky General Assembly | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
New session started | January 2, 2024 (adjourned) |
| Leadership | |
President | Robert Stivers (R) since January 8, 2013 |
President pro tempore | David P. Givens (R) since January 8, 2019 |
Majority Leader | Damon Thayer (R) since January 8, 2013 |
Minority Leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 38 |
Political groups | Majority
Minority |
Length of term | 4 years |
| Authority | The Legislative Department, Section 29, Kentucky Constitution |
| Salary | $188.22/day + per diem (elected before January 1, 2023) $203.28/day + per diem (elected after January 1, 2023) |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 8, 2022 (19 seats) |
Next election | November 5, 2024 (19 seats) |
| Redistricting | Legislative Control |
| Meeting place | |
| Senate Chamber Kentucky State Capitol Frankfort, Kentucky | |
| Website | |
| Legislative Research Commission | |
Republicans have had control of the Senate since 2000. They currently hold 31 seats to Democrats' 7.
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