Steve Riley
Candidate for State Representative, 23rd District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; retired educator
- Lives in
- Glasgow
State representative for District 23 (Barren County) since 2017; he chairs the House budget review subcommittee on postsecondary education. A retired educator and former member of the KHSAA Board of Control.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored bill making third DUIs in 10 years felonies.In office
HB 857 (2026) was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
Report2026 Regular Session HB 857: AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“a third or subsequent offense within a 10-year period is a Class D felony”
Education
Sponsored law streamlining teacher job applications and certification.In office
HB 727 (2026) lets applicants apply to multiple districts through one state system. Signed by the governor April 23, 2026 (Acts Ch. 196).
Report2026 Regular Session HB 727: AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
“require KEPS to allow a potential applicant to create and submit applications to multiple school districts or public charter schools”
All sources (6)
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election (Barren County offices and districts)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Barren County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Barren County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Representative Steve Riley, member page, Kentucky General Assembly
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · legislature.ky.gov
- 2026 Regular Session HB 727: AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- 2026 Regular Session HB 857: AN ACT relating to driving under the influence.
Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov
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