Mary Lou Marzian
Candidate for State Representative, 41st District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; retired nurse
- Lives in
- Louisville
State representative for District 41 since 2025; she previously served in the House from 1994 to 2022. Retired, with a nursing degree (BSN) from the University of Louisville.
Photo: Official portrait — Kentucky Legislative Research Commission
Documented positions
Environment & parks
Sponsored phasing out single-use plastic bags by 2031.In office
First-listed sponsor of House Bill 287 (2026), which would also bar intentional releases of more than 25 plastic balloons. Its last recorded action was referral to the House Natural Resources & Energy Committee (Jan. 16, 2026).
ReportRep. Mary Lou Marzian: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General AssemblyGovernment record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 287 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to plastic waste.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“establish a ban on plastic, single-use carryout bags by July 1, 2031”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a legislative committee to investigate sexual misconduct.In office
Sole sponsor of House Bill 928 (2026), under which the committee would investigate and hold hearings on complaints. Its last recorded action was referral to the House State Government Committee (March 11, 2026).
ReportRep. Mary Lou Marzian: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General AssemblyGovernment record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 928 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to the General Assembly.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“to establish a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct”
Courts & justice
Sponsored banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity.In office
First-listed of 14 sponsors of House Bill 653 (2026), which amends Kentucky's civil rights chapter. Its last recorded action was referral to the House Judiciary Committee (Feb. 24, 2026).
ReportRep. Mary Lou Marzian: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General AssemblyGovernment record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
House Bill 653 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to civil rights.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity”
All sources (8)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Jefferson County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Where Do I Vote / Sample Ballot: November 3, 2026 General Election official sample ballots by precinct (Jefferson County, KY)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Representative Mary Lou Marzian, member profile (House District 41), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · legislature.ky.gov
- Rep. Mary Lou Marzian: sponsored bills (an asterisk marks primary sponsorship), Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- House Bill 653 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to civil rights.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- House Bill 287 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to plastic waste.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- House Bill 928 (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to the General Assembly.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
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