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Samara Heavrin
Representative
House District 018
ryan.dotson@kylegislature.gov
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Sponsored bills
2026 Regular Session
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22 bills
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Voting record
How this member voted on floor and committee roll calls in 2026 Regular Session.
Yea: 187
Nay: 6
Absent: 7
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
House: Adopt RCS# 499
Yea
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
House: Adopt RCS# 507
Yea
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
House: Veto Override RCS# 498
Yea
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
House: Adopt RCS# 497
Yea
SB56AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
Apr 15, 2026
House: Veto Override RCS# 495
Yea
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
House: Veto Override RCS# 506
Yea
SB261AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges.
Apr 15, 2026
House: Veto Override RCS# 503
Yea
SB56AN ACT relating to utilization controls for nonopioid analgesics in the Medicaid program.
Apr 15, 2026
House: Veto Override RCS# 494
Yea
Committee assignments
Standing and interim committees from the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) legislative calendar and roster data.
Joint
Interim joint
Families and ChildrenHouse
House standing
Families and ChildrenJoint
Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family ServicesHouse
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family ServicesJoint
Commission on Race & Access to OpportunityHouse
House standing
Banking and InsuranceHouse
House standing
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations (H)House
House standing
TransportationJoint
Interim joint
Banking and InsuranceJoint
Interim joint
Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative RegulationsJoint
Interim joint
TransportationJoint
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board