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Christian McDaniel

Senator

Senate District 23

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Sponsored bills

Bills sponsored by this member in 2026 Regular Session.

9 bills

Senate
Introduced

SR268

A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of as Joseph Koester to Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Adopted 38-0

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB185

AN ACT relating to Kentucky State University and declaring an emergency.

Latest action · Apr 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 120)

Senate
Passed

SR208

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy.

Latest action · Apr 1, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
Chaptered

SB10

AN ACT proposing to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences.

Latest action · Apr 1, 2026

Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 12)

Senate
Passed

SR192

A RESOLUTION endorsing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to support clean water, healthy fish and wildlife populations, economic development, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Latest action · Mar 27, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
In Committee

SB186

AN ACT relating to branch budget recommendations.

Latest action · Mar 20, 2026

Returned To Appropriations & Revenue (S)

Senate
In Committee

SB187

AN ACT relating to branch budget bills.

Latest action · Mar 20, 2026

Returned To Appropriations & Revenue (S)

Senate
Passed

SR64

A RESOLUTION congratulating Notre Dame Academy for its accomplishment of being recognized as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School.

Latest action · Feb 10, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
Passed

SR41

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jack Melvin Miller.

Latest action · Feb 10, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Voting record

How this member voted on floor and committee roll calls in 2026 Regular Session.

Yea: 192
Nay: 0
Not voting / absent: 8
Based on 200 roll calls with this member’s vote recorded.

Recent

  • SB98— AN ACT relating to welding safety.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4259
  • SR224— A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Soozie Eastman as a member of the Kentucky Film Leadership Council.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4203
  • SR257— A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Debra Wulfeck to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4236
  • SR274— A RESOLUTION confirming the hiring of Eric King as executive director of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4252
  • SR260— A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Andrew Marshall Coyle to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4238
  • SR253— A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mark Kleiner to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4232
  • SR220— A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of John Hollenbach to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4199
  • SR233— A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Ken Hunt to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4212

Committee assignments

Standing and interim committees from the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) legislative calendar and roster data.

Joint
Interim joint
Appropriations and Revenue
Co-Chair
Senate
Senate standing
Appropriations and Revenue
Chair
Joint
Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Protection
ex officio
Joint
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education
ex officio
Joint
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement
ex officio
Joint
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services
ex officio
Joint
Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary
ex officio
Joint
Budget Review Subcommittee on Transportation
ex officio
Joint
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board
non voting ex officio
Joint
Public Pension Oversight Board
Senate
Senate standing
Licensing and Occupations
Senate
Senate standing
State and Local Government