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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer
Senate	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
Senate	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Engagement with the public or media
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Harassment policies of your chamber
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Presiding officer or presiding officer's staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Committee staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Caucus/Delegations
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
Senate	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	No

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is President a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of President?	Yes	We elect one president every organizational session.
Senate	How is the President selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the whole body
Senate	How long are the terms for the President?	Open-ended response	2 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the President?	Open-ended response	Presides over the body. Presides, with the Speaker over the Legislative Research Commission. Oversees the Senate administrative work (approves hiring, makes decisions for the Senate, spokesperson for the Senate).
Senate	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	Yes	We electe one Pro Tempore every two years.
Senate	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the whole body
Senate	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	2 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	Presides over the body when the President is absent. Serves on the Legislative Research Commission. Makes decisions for the body, along with the President and other members of Senate Leadership.
Senate	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?	Yes	One is elected every two years.
Senate	How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the majority caucus.
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	Manages the floor of the Senate. Selects priority bill numbers. Along with members of leadership, helps select priority bills, agendas and orders of the day.
Senate	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?	Yes	One is elected every two years
Senate	How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Minority caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	2 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	Leads the minority party. Hires their staff. Serves as their spokesperson.
Senate	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?	Yes	one is elected every two years
Senate	How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	Majority Caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	Whipping the votes for bills. Makes decisions for the caucus and the Senate, along with other members of leadership. Serves on the Legislative Research Commission.
Senate	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip?	Yes	One
Senate	How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	Minority Caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	2 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	Whips votes on bills. Serves on Rules Committee.
Senate	List any other positions that weren't listed.	Open-ended response	Caucus Chairman for each caucus.

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
House of Representatives	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By chamber rules
House of Representatives	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
House of Representatives	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
House of Representatives	What role do those caucuses play?	Host or participate in social and community events
House of Representatives	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	We have about 27 different caucuses based on interests and geography. You can get the full list on our website: https://legislature.ky.gov/Committees/Caucuses
Senate	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
Senate	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By chamber rules
Senate	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	No
Senate	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Select leaders or assist in organization of the chamber
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Gather and disseminate information
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Formulate policy
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Host or participate in social and community events
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Media
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
Senate	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes	Yes, many.

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)

Data status for Kentucky

The current standing of every Kentucky record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19

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