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State Representative, 80th District
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David MeadeOfficial portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

David Meade

Candidate for State Representative, 80th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; realtor and auctioneer
Lives in
Stanford

State representative for District 80 (Garrard and Lincoln counties and part of Pulaski County) since 2013 and Speaker Pro Tempore of the House. Works with Lincoln Realty and Auction Co. and was the 2008 Kentucky State Champion Auctioneer.

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Photo: Official portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored bill charging sex offender registrants an annual feeIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 929 (2026). Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 11, 2026; it did not advance.

    HB 929 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to sex offender registration fees.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “require sex offender registrants to pay an annual registration fee”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored income tax credit for alternative jet fuel producersIn office

    Lead sponsor of HB 545 (2026). Referred to the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee on Feb. 10, 2026; it did not advance.

    HB 545 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to a tax credit for alternative jet fuel.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “establish a nonrefundable income tax credit for alternative jet fuel producers”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored law checking foster children's federal benefit eligibilityIn office

    Sole sponsor of HB 669 (2026), which also created the Success Sequence Savings and Disbursement Plan for conserved benefits. The governor vetoed it; the General Assembly overrode the veto (2026 Acts Chapter 162).

    HB 669 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to child welfare.

    Government record · Kentucky General Assembly (Legislative Research Commission) · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “determine whether each child in the cabinet's care and custody is receiving or eligible for earned federal benefits”
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