Kentucky · State Representative
Ryan Dotson
Bills sponsored
14
Became law
0
Cosponsored
46
Roll calls voted
785
Voted with their party
98% of 672
- This session:
- 3 of 31 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 62 of 450 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for Ryan Dotson, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 2026 Regular Session House, District 73 Republican
- 2025 Regular Session House, District 73 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Planning Advisory Board | Chair | 26RS |
| Health Services | Member | 26RS |
| Health Services (H) | Member | 26RS |
| Small Business & Information Technology (H) | Member | 26RS |
| Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H) | Member | 26RS |
| Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology | Member | 26RS |
| Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection | Member | 26RS |
| Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) | Member | 26RS |
Bills they sponsored
14 bills as primary sponsor, of which 0 became law. Each number opens the full list.
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 30926RS | AN ACT relating to cultured meat products. | In committee | Apr 15, 2026 |
| HB 68426RS | AN ACT relating to constables and declaring an emergency. | In committee | Feb 26, 2026 |
| HB 47526RS | AN ACT relating to gender. | In committee | Jan 30, 2026 |
| HB 42126RS | AN ACT relating to interscholastic extracurricular activities. | In committee | Jan 27, 2026 |
| HB 30826RS | AN ACT relating to sex crimes. | In committee | Jan 20, 2026 |
| HB 51925RS | AN ACT relating to the retirement of fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. | In committee | Feb 28, 2025 |
| HB 72425RS | AN ACT relating to interscholastic extracurricular activities. | In committee | Feb 27, 2025 |
| HB 72325RS | AN ACT relating to gender. | In committee | Feb 27, 2025 |
| HB 62925RS | AN ACT relating to providing health services to a person who is not vaccinated. | In committee | Feb 26, 2025 |
| HB 60125RS | AN ACT relating to blood donation. | In committee | Feb 26, 2025 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 785 recorded votes in all: 636 yes, 36 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | SJR 74 | AdoptA JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission and state ag... | Yes | Passed 95–0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SJR 116 | AdoptA JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Lo... | Yes | 96–0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SJR 116 | Suspend the Rules (HFA 1)A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Lo... | Yes | 78–0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SCR 66 | AdoptA CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University ... | Yes | Passed 95–1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 98 | PassAN ACT relating to welding safety. | Yes | Passed 89–5 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 70 | PassAN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board. | Yes | Passed 97–1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 66 | PassAN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. | Yes | Passed 79–15 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 56 | PassAN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medic... | Yes | Passed 82–9 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 56 | Suspend the Rules (HFA 1)AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medic... | Not voting | 79–0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 37 | PassAN ACT relating to state symbols. | Yes | Passed 83–7 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 37 | Adopt (HFA 3)AN ACT relating to state symbols. | No | 64–17 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 37 | Suspend the Rules (HFA 1)AN ACT relating to state symbols. | Not voting | 75–3 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 324 | PassAN ACT relating to the entertainment industry. | No | Passed 80–15 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 312 | PassAN ACT relating to court-ordered transports. | Yes | Passed 77–16 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 261 | PassAN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges. | Yes | Passed 93–3 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 214 | PassAN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency. | Yes | Passed 98–0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 197 | PassAN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government age... | Yes | Passed 82–7 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 133 | PassAN ACT relating to the fiscal reporting of local entities. | Yes | Passed 97–0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | SB 129 | PassAN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. | Yes | Passed 86–1 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | HR 141 | AdoptA RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his ... | Yes | Passed 77–15 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | HR 141 | Previous QuestionA RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his ... | Not voting | 76–15 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | HB 869 | Final PassageAN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency. | Yes | Passed 70–22 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | HB 826 | Final PassageAN ACT relating to education. | Yes | Passed 89–4 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | HB 727 | Final PassageAN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. | No | Passed 82–13 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | HB 311 | Final PassageAN ACT relating to railroad crossings. | Yes | Passed 98–0 |
From Kentucky's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.