Mark Hart Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform
KY Representative
District: 78 • Republican
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Rep. Mark Hart (R-KY-78) is tracked on the National Democrat Platform legislative scorecard. Mark Hart represents the 78th District in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Title
Lawmaker Position
HB 1
House 2025
3xHB 1House 20253x
Expanding Economic Growth by Reducing the State''s Income Tax Rate.
With DEMs
Beginning in 2026, this bill reduces the state''s income tax rate from 4% to 3.5%.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 160
House 2025
2xHB 160House 20252x
Protecting Against Local Government Overreach by Restricting Regulations on Manufactured Homes.
With DEMs
This bill prohibits localities from discriminating against manufactured homes by prohibiting zoning regulations and ordinances that ban manufactured homes or impose certain requirements that are different than for other single-family residences.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again for Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #1 – Housing Affordability: To help new home buyers, Republicans will reduce mortgage rates by slashing Inflation, open limited portions of Federal Lands to allow for new home construction, promote homeownership through Tax Incentives and support for first-time buyers, and cut unnecessary Regulations that raise housing costs.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 223
House 2025
1xHB 223House 20251x
Improving Access to Dental Care by Slightly Reducing Unnecessary Restrictions on Dental Hygienists.
With DEMs
This bill slightly reduces unnecessary restrictions on dental hygienists by allowing them to work in a federally qualified health center.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again For Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #3 – Affordable Healthcare: Healthcare and prescription drug costs are out of control. Republicans will increase Transparency, promote Choice and Competition, and expand access to new Affordable Healthcare and prescription drug options.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 387
House 2025
2xHB 387House 20252x
Protecting Sewer Utility Ratepayers by Prohibiting Wasteful, Unnecessary Spending by Joint Sewer Utilities.
With DEMs
This bill prohibits joint metropolitan sewer districts from using rate and revenue bond funds for advertising, vehicles for personal use, club memberships, sponsorships, and "Any other expenses that the legislative body of the city or consolidated local government in which the district was established deems are unnecessary for the provision of sewer utility service."
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #4 – Lower Everyday Costs: Republicans will reduce the Regulatory burden, lower Energy costs, and promote Economic Policies that drive down the cost of living and prices for everyday goods and services.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 391
House 2025
1xHB 391House 20251x
Expanding Food Freedom and Consumer Choice by Increasing the Maximum Amount of Honey Individuals May Sell Annually.
With DEMs
This bill increases, from 150 to 500 gallons, the maximum amount of honey an individual may sell annually without being "required to process the honey in a certified honey house or food processing establishment" or "obtain a permit."
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 398 (Veto Override)
House 2025
1xHB 398 (Veto Override)House 20251x
Protecting Against Overreaching Labor Regulations by Expanding Restrictions on Occupational Safety and Health Regulations.
With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that limits any additional regulations on occupational safety and health administrative regulations on top of the ones imposed at the federal level through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or the U.S. Department of Labor.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 421
House 2025
1xHB 421House 20251x
Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Expanding the Coverage Mandate for Colorectal Cancer Screening.
Against DEMs
This bill expands the state''s health insurance mandate requiring coverage of colorectal cancer screening. Under the bill, insurance policies may not require prior authorization. Previously, existing law prohibited any deductible or cost-sharing requirement. Additionally, policies are now required to cover prescribed bowel preparation. Each and every health insurance mandate prevents an individual from selecting a plan with just basic or customized coverages to fit their specific needs. As a result, health insurers are forced to only offer costly plans loaded with coverages that most individuals do not need.
Chapter 4 – Bring Back the American Dream and Make it Affordable Again For Families, Young People, and Everyone – Section #3 – Affordable Healthcare: Healthcare and prescription drug costs are out of control. Republicans will increase Transparency, promote Choice and Competition, and expand access to new Affordable Healthcare and prescription drug options.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 424 (Veto Override)
House 2025
2xHB 424 (Veto Override)House 20252x
Ensuring Colleges and Universities can Remove Poor-Performing Professors by Requiring Performance Evaluations.
With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that requires public college and university presidents and faculty to be evaluated based on "performance and productivity requirements" at least every 4 years, with employees who do not meet the standards potentially being terminated. Notably, this includes professors with tenure, as the requirement includes faculty "regardless of status."
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #1 – Great Principals and Great Teachers: Republicans will support schools that focus on Excellence and Parental Rights. We will support ending Teacher Tenure, adopting Merit pay, and allowing various publicly supported Educational models.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 493
House 2025
1xHB 493House 20251x
Driving Up Business and Consumer Costs by Requiring Towing and Storage Companies to Obtain a Certificate and Restricting Rates.
Against DEMs
This bill establishes a "Towing and storage certificate" issued by the Department of Vehicle Regulation and requires an annual license fee of $10 per tow truck. Additionally, towing and storage companies must file a rate sheet with the department, and "All rates included shall be reasonable and customary to Kentucky."
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 495 (Veto Override)
House 2025
3xHB 495 (Veto Override)House 20253x
Protecting Taxpayers by Prohibiting the Use of Public Funds for Sex-Reassignment Procedures and Protecting Parental Rights by Nullifying an Executive Order Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors.
With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that prohibits Medicaid from paying for sex-reassignment procedures or hormones, and nullifies the Governor''s 2014 executive order related to "conversion therapy" for minors. The executive order prohibited the use of public funds for "conversion therapy" for minors and required regulatory agencies to report healthcare providers "for potential disciplinary action" for providing such therapy. This measure ensures taxpayers are not forced to fund sex-reassignment procedures and protects parental rights.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 555
House 2025
1xHB 555House 20251x
Reducing Government Transparency and Accountability by Expanding City Exemptions from Local Government Audits.
Against DEMs
This bill increases the population threshold, from 2,000 to 3,000, for cities to be required to complete an annual audit of all city funds. Additionally, the bill exempts cities with revenue and expenditures under $500,000 (previously $150,000) from the requirement to complete an annual audit.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 606
House 2025
2xHB 606House 20252x
Growing Government Central Planning and Taxation through "Regional Economic Development" Projects.
With DEMs
This bill allows local governments to jointly "develop real estate as part of a regional economic development project." Under the bill, these districts may impose an ad valorem property tax of up to $0.10 per $100 of assessed value. Districts also may impose "an occupational license fee" of up to 3% of wages and profits for 20 years. The free-market - not central planning by government bureaucrats - is the best mechanism to ensure resources are invested in the most impactful initiatives that have the greatest returns for the state''s economy.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 695 (Veto Override)
House 2025
2xHB 695 (Veto Override)House 20252x
Protecting Taxpayers from Ballooning Medicaid Welfare Spending by Requiring Legislative Approval for Medicaid Program Changes.
With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that prohibits the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from making "any change to eligibility, coverage, or benefits in the Medicaid program" without approval from the legislature. The bill contains certain exceptions to this prohibition, such as complying with federal law and in states of emergency.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 6 (Veto Override)
House 2025
3xHB 6 (Veto Override)House 20253x
Combatting Government Overreach by Prohibiting Regulations With a "Major Economic Impact".
With DEMs
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that restricts new regulations. Under the bill, beginning April 1, 2025, an agency is prohibited from imposing a regulation unless the regulation "Will not have a major economic impact" (regulatory costs of at least $500,000 over 2 years), or meets other criteria, such as being in response to an emergency or if the regulation "Relates to the licensure and regulation of health facilities and services."
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 701
House 2025
2xHB 701House 20252x
Protecting Against Government Overreach by Restricting Regulations and Taxes on Digital Assets and Blockchain Users.
With DEMs
This bill ensures individuals may use digital wallets and accept digital assets for goods and services, as well as connect to and participate in a blockchain. The bill also prohibits taxes and charges imposed specifically on digital assets. Additionally, the bill provides protection against liability for individuals who only validate transactions and ensures blockchain users are not required to obtain a money transmitter license.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #5 – Champion Innovation – Crypto: Republicans will end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican Crypto crackdown and oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency. We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of their Digital Assets, and transact free from Government Surveillance and Control.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HCR 22
House 2025
3xHCR 22House 20253x
Reducing Energy Costs and Strengthening Energy Availability by Expanding "Clean Energy" to Include Nuclear Energy.
With DEMs
This resolution "declares that nuclear power generation is a clean and dispatchable" form of energy "and that adding nuclear power to Kentucky''s energy portfolio would result in a more resilient and reliable electric grid." This resolution follows the elimination of the state''s moratorium on new nuclear power facilities in 2017.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 38 (House Version)
House 2025
3xSB 38 (House Version)House 20253x
Further Growing the Surveillance State by Allowing Law Enforcement to Utilize School Bus Cameras in Civil and Criminal Proceedings.
With DEMs
This bill allows school districts to install cameras on school buses to record "stop arm" violations. Fines for violations are increased to between $500-$1,000 for a first offense (previously $100-$200) and $1,000-$1,500 for a second or subsequent offense within 3 years (previously $300-$500). The bill also prohibits school districts from operating autonomous school buses to transport students. Notably, the images may be used "for the purpose of enforcing stop arm camera violations, traffic violations, and any other incidents captured by the camera monitoring system in the course of normal operation that could result in civil or criminal liability."
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #9: End the Weaponization of Government Against the American People.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 64
House 2025
1xSB 64House 20251x
Strengthening Law and Order by Expanding Facilities Considered Critical Infrastructure in the Crime of Criminal Mischief.
With DEMs
This bill expands the definition of "key infrastructure asset," for purposes of the offense of criminal mischief, to include "A facility, equipment, or communication line used in the delivery of cable television, telephony, or broadband service" (previously only "A cable television headend"). The bill also expands the scope of criminal mischief involving a "key infrastructure asset" to include additional actions. Protecting property rights and ensuring public safety serve as essential components of government.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 196
House 2025
1xHB 196House 20251x
Slightly Reducing Burdensome EMT Staffing Mandates in Coal Mines.
Neutral
This bill slightly reduces mandates on the number of emergency medical technicians or mine emergency technicians that must be employed per shift. Under existing law, at least two emergency technicians were required to be employed on each coal production shift, and one emergency technician was required on each nonproduction shift. Under this bill, emergency technicians are only required on production shifts, and only one is required if the shift includes 10 or fewer miners.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 20
House 2025
1xHB 20House 20251x
Strengthening Privacy and Civil Liberty Protections Through Restrictions on License Plate Data and Tracking and Other Devices.
Neutral
This bill prohibits retaining automated license plate reader data for more than 60 days unless the data is evidence in a criminal or insurance matter or if ordered by a court. The bill also prohibits releasing captured images or data except to law enforcement, the National Insurance Crime Bureau, or in response to a subpoena. Additionally, the bill prohibits placing "an identification device," such as a tracker, on a person without their consent. The bill also prohibits requiring or coercing placement of such a device through threats, intimidation, and other similar actions.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #9: End the Weaponization of Government Against the American People.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 201
House 2025
1xHB 201House 20251x
Strengthening Public Safety and Property Rights by Making Failure to Return Leased or Rented Property a Crime.
Neutral
This bill expands the offense of "theft by failure to make required disposition of property received" to also include failing to return rented or leased property, worth at least $100, within 5 days of the owner demanding its return.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 211
House 2025
3xHB 211House 20253x
Protecting Against Local Government Overreach by Prohibiting Localities from Banning Cigar Bars.
Neutral
This bill ensures that cigar bars are permitted to operate wherever other businesses with an on-premises alcoholic beverage consumption license may operate. Additionally, localities may adopt an ordinance waiving the requirement that a cigar bar hold such a license. However, the bill does prohibit the use of any products other than cigars and pipe tobacco, including cigarettes and vaping devices, and allows localities to require cigar bars to obtain a permit. While the bill contains negative provisions related to permitting and restrictions on the types of products that may be used in cigar bars, the measure as a whole protects against local government overreach.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 304 (House Version)
House 2025
1xHB 304 (House Version)House 20251x
Increasing the Maximum Tax Rate for the Crony Soybean Checkoff Program.
Neutral
This bill increases the maximum soybean assessment rate from 0.25% to 0.50% per bushel for assessments approved through a referendum. These funds are used by the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board for industry research and marketing. It is the role of the private sector to voluntarily organize and fund product promotion for an industry, not for big producers to utilize government to financially coerce small producers to fund their activities.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
HB 399 (Veto Override)
House 2025
3xHB 399 (Veto Override)House 20253x
Strengthening Law and Order by Making it a Crime for Protestors to Obstruct Legislative Proceedings.
Neutral
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that creates the offenses of first-degree and second-degree "interference with a legislative proceeding". The bill is largely in response to protestors that prevented the legislature advancing a transgender-related bill last session. The bill makes first-degree violations a class A misdemeanor and a class D felony for a third or subsequent offense. Additionally, the bill requires law enforcement officers to remove individuals who violate these provisions, if requested by leadership within the legislature.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #2 – Rebuild Our Cities and Restore Law and Order: Republicans will restore safety in our neighborhoods by replenishing Police Departments, restoring Common Sense Policing, and protecting Officers from frivolous lawsuits. We will stand up to Marxist Prosecutors, vigorously defend the Right of every American to live in peace, and we will compassionately address homelessness to restore order to our streets.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 45
House 2025
1xHB 45House 20251x
Strengthening Democracy by Prohibiting Foreign Nationals from Influencing Ballot Measures Through Contributions to Political Issue Committees.
Neutral
This bill prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions to support or oppose a ballot measure. Furthermore, during an investigation into potential violations of these provisions, "A lawful donor to a tax-exempt organization possesses a right of privacy in his or her donations" and such contributions may not be revealed. This measure helps strengthen democracy and ensure American elections remain free from foreign interference.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 455
House 2025
1xHB 455House 20251x
Strengthening Election Integrity by Establishing a "Unit of Election Investigations and Security" to Enforce and Investigate Violations of Election Laws.
Neutral
This bill establishes a "Unit of Election Investigations and Security" to "enforce state election laws." Under the bill, the office is required to investigate complaints of violations of election laws and notify the Attorney General of violations.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #6 – Republicans Will Ensure Election Integrity: We will implement measures to secure our Elections, including Voter ID, highly sophisticated paper ballots, proof of Citizenship, and same day Voting. We will not allow the Democrats to give Voting Rights to illegal Aliens.
DEM Platform Position: Support
HB 4 (Veto Override)
House 2025
3xHB 4 (Veto Override)House 20253x
Protecting Taxpayer Funds from Being Utilized for Politicized "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) Initiatives at Public College Campuses.
Neutral
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring students to "enroll in or complete an academic course of which the primary purpose is to indoctrinate participants with a discriminatory concept." The bill also prohibits mandatory diversity training and asking prospective job or student applicants to provide a diversity statement. Finally, the bill prohibits using funds to establish or operate a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office or provide DEI trainings or "contribute to any cost associated" with such trainings.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #6 – Knowledge and Skills, Not CRT and Gender Indoctrination – Republicans will ensure children are taught fundamentals like Reading, History, Science, and Math, not Leftwing propaganda. We will defund schools that engage in inappropriate political indoctrination of our children using Federal Taxpayer Dollars.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 1
House 2025
1xSB 1House 20251x
Further Enriching Woke Hollywood Producers by Establishing the "Kentucky Film Office" to Promote TV Series and Movie Production in the State.
Neutral
This bill establishes the Kentucky Film Office for purposes such as "Marketing Kentucky as a location for film production" and "Assisting film studios and workforce training programs to increase the film production workforce." The office is also responsible for administering existing tax incentives for film production. This measure further enriches woke Hollywood film producers at the direct expense of everyday Kentuckians.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 2
House 2025
2xSB 2House 20252x
Protecting Taxpayers by Prohibiting the Use of Public Funds for Sex-Reassignment Surgeries and Hormones for Inmates.
Neutral
This bill prohibits the use of public funds for sex change procedures or hormones for inmates in jails and prisons. For inmates who have already started such treatment and "immediately terminating use of the drug or medication would cause physical harm to the inmate," the bill does allow for a "period during which the inmate''s use of the drug or hormone is systematically reduced and eliminated."
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 207 (Veto Override)
House 2025
1xSB 207 (Veto Override)House 20251x
Improving Education Outcomes by Granting School Districts Waivers from Certain Regulations through the "School Innovation Act".
Neutral
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill known as the School Innovation Act. The bill would allow the state Board of Education to grant school districts a waiver "from the requirements of an administrative regulation promulgated by the state board or from a statute over which the state board has authority to enforce." A waiver applies for 3 years and can be renewed.
Chapter 7 – Cultivate Great K-12 Schools Leading to Great Jobs and Great Lives for Young People – Section #1 – Great Principals and Great Teachers: Republicans will support schools that focus on Excellence and Parental Rights. We will support ending Teacher Tenure, adopting Merit pay, and allowing various publicly supported Educational models.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 23
House 2025
1xSB 23House 20251x
Strengthening Oversight of Regulations and Increasing Accountability of State Agencies.
Neutral
This bill strengthens the ability of the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee to conduct a "full review" of proposed regulations. Additionally, the bill allows the subcommittee to require an agency to appear in-person to answer questions and the agency must "Make a good faith effort to answer subcommittee questions." The bill provides that failure to do so is grounds for the subcommittee to find the proposed regulation to be deficient.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 28 (Veto Override)
House 2025
1xSB 28 (Veto Override)House 20251x
Establishing a New Economic Development Program to Incentivize Government-Favored Agricultural Projects Through Taxpayer-Funded Grants and Forgivable Loans.
Neutral
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that establishes the Agricultural Economic Development Board to offer economic incentives, including grants, low-interest loans, and forgivable loans, "to encourage projects promoting economic development related to agriculture" and for other similar purposes. The bill allows up to 20% of the funds annually to be used "to retain or create innovative or high-technology jobs in the agriculture industry that are directly associated with developing more diverse energy sources."
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #2 – Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent and No Tax on Tips: Republicans will make permanent the provisions of the Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the Child Tax Credit, and spurred Economic Growth for all Americans. We will eliminate Taxes on Tips for millions of Restaurant and Hospitality Workers, and pursue additional Tax Cuts.
DEM Platform Position: Oppose
SB 61 (House Version)
House 2025
3xSB 61 (House Version)House 20253x
Protecting Property Rights by Ensuring Pools at Private Residences are Not Regulated as Public Pools and Restricting Local Regulations on Short-Term Rentals.
Neutral
This bill clarifies that pools located at a single-family residence are not considered public pools and are not subject to regulation as such, "regardless of whether the guests gained use of the private single-family residence pool through a sharing platform or pay a fee for its use." The House version of the bill added language restricting localities from regulating short-term rentals. Localities may not restrict such rentals that are offered for less than 30 days per year or if "The restriction is solely based on density." However, for short-term rentals offered for more than 30 days per year, the bill allows localities to require owners to obtain a permit or approval, while restricting the types of regulations a locality may impose.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
SB 84 (Veto Override)
House 2025
3xSB 84 (Veto Override)House 20253x
Combatting the Regulatory Overreach of Unaccountable Bureaucrats by Ending Judicial Deference to Agency Interpretations of Statutes.
Neutral
This motion overrides the Governor''s veto of a bill that provides that an agency or administrative "interpretation of a statute or administrative regulation . . . shall not be entitled to deference from a reviewing court." This follows the U.S. Supreme Court''s 2024 decision to overturn the "Chevron doctrine," which generally required courts to defer to government agency interpretations of ambiguous language in statutes as long as the interpretation was not arbitrary or capricious or contrary to the statute.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
DEM Platform Position: Support
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What is Rep. Mark Hart's voting record?
Rep. Mark Hart (R-KY-78) is tracked on the National Democrat Platform legislative scorecard. Mark Hart represents the 78th District in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
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Rep. Mark Hart (R-KY-78) represents the 78th District in the Kentucky House of Representatives as a Republican.