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State Representative, 26th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Kentucky laws and the state budget in the Kentucky House of Representatives.

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Peyton GriffeeKentucky Legislative Research Commission

Peyton Griffee

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; attorney · Mt. Washington

The gist

  • Sponsored law adding speech and hearing licenses to workforce fund.
  • Sponsored bill exempting Guard members' vehicle purchases from usage tax.
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  1. Sponsored law adding speech and hearing licenses to workforce fund.

    Session successes touted at legislative breakfast

    News coverage · The News-Enterprise · Apr 24, 2026 · thenewsenterprise.com

    “HB 266 was laser-focused on our healthcare workforce development fund”
    2026 Regular Session HB 266: AN ACT relating to healthcare credentials eligible for the Kentucky healthcare workforce investment fund.

    Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “add a speech-language pathology or audiology license to the definition of "eligible healthcare credential"”

  2. Sponsored bill exempting Guard members' vehicle purchases from usage tax.

    Session successes touted at legislative breakfast

    News coverage · The News-Enterprise · Apr 24, 2026 · thenewsenterprise.com

    “I want Kentucky to be the most veteran-friendly state in America”
    2026 Regular Session HB 499: AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax.

    Government record · Kentucky Legislative Research Commission · apps.legislature.ky.gov

    “exempt from motor vehicle usage tax any motor vehicle purchased by current members of the Kentucky National Guard or reserve component”

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