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James Tipton

Representative

House District 053


james.tipton@kylegislature.gov
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Profiles & links

Map highlighting House District 053 in Kentucky

Sponsored bills

Bills sponsored by this member in 2026 Regular Session.

30 bills

House
Signed by Governor

HB826

AN ACT relating to education.

Latest action · Apr 23, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 197)

House
Engrossed

HB389

AN ACT relating to reading and writing in schools.

Latest action · Mar 18, 2026

To Education (S)

Voting record

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

Yea: 193
Nay: 7
Based on 200 roll calls with this member’s vote recorded.

Recent

  • SJR116A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Adopt RCS# 499
  • HR141A RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution, and directing a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Adopt RCS# 507
  • SJR116A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Veto Override RCS# 498
  • SJR74A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Adopt RCS# 497
  • SJR116A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Veto Override RCS# 498
  • SB56AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Veto Override RCS# 495
  • HR141A RESOLUTION censuring Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Kelly Thompson for his intemperate remarks that threatened attorneys and legislators participating in pending impeachment proceedings with professional discipline and criminal prosecution, and directing a complaint to be filed against him with the Judicial Conduct Commission.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Veto Override RCS# 506
  • SB261AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges.
    Apr 15, 2026
    Yea
    House: Veto Override RCS# 503

Committee assignments

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

Joint
Interim joint
Education
Co-Chair
House
House standing
Postsecondary Education
Chair
Joint
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education
non voting ex officio
House
House standing
Agriculture
House
House standing
Primary and Secondary Education
Joint
Interim joint
Agriculture
Joint
Public Pension Oversight Board