Kentucky SenateSB 41
AN ACT relating to the levy of an ad valorem tax rate.
Passed 26–9Crossed party lines
What it does: Sets separate property-tax recall rules: a school "nickel" tax (five cents) takes effect after 45 days unless voters petition, while other local rates raising revenue over 4% above the compensating rate are suspended until a voter election. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Passage
The tally
Yes 26 · No 9 · Not voting 3
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 26 | 3 | 3 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- David GivensR9No
- Jason HowellR1No
- Robin WebbR18No
The full roll (38)
Yes 26
- Aaron ReedR7
- Amanda BledsoeR12
- Brandon StormR21
- Chris McDanielR23
- Craig RichardsonR3
- Danny CarrollR2
- Don DouglasR22
- Gary BoswellR8
- Gex WilliamsR20
- Greg ElkinsR28
- Jimmy HigdonR14
- Julie AdamsR36
- Lindsey TichenorR6
- Matt DeneenR10
- Matt NunnR17
- Max WiseR16
- Mike NemesR38
- Mike WilsonR32
- Phillip WheelerR31
- Robby MillsR4
- Robert StiversR25
- Scott MadonR29
- Shelley FrommeyerR24
- Steve MeredithR5
- Steve RawlingsR11
- Steve WestR27
No 9
Not voting 3
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.