Robert Stivers

Bertram Robert Stivers II (born December 24, 1961), is a Republican member of the Kentucky Senate representing the 25th Senate District since 1997. He served as the Republican Majority Leader of the Kentucky State Senate through 2012, and became the President of the Kentucky Senate on the opening day of the 2013 legislative session on January 8.[1][2]

For the American photographer, see Robert Stivers (photographer). For the scientist, see Robert L. Stivers.

Robert Stivers
President of the Kentucky Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office January 4, 2013
Preceded by	David Williams
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 25th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1997
Preceded by	David LeMaster
Personal details
Born	Bertram Robert Stivers II December 24, 1961 London, Kentucky, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Regina Stivers
Education	Sue Bennett College (BS) University of Kentucky (JD)

Personal life

Stivers graduated from the now defunct Sue Bennett College with a B.S. in Industrial Management and a minor in Economics. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. At Kentucky, Stivers became a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity.[3]

He worked as Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Clay County from 1989 to 1993. Stivers ran and lost a bid for Commonwealth Attorney in 1993.

Stivers lives and works in Manchester, Kentucky.[4]

State Senator

In 1996, Stivers ran for State Senate. He beat Democratic nominee Charles Derrickson with 52% of the vote.

Stivers was sworn into office in 1997 to represent the 25th District. The 25th District includes Clay, Knox, Lee, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, and Wolfe Counties.

Stivers won contested re-elections in 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012. Stivers won an uncontested re-election in 2016.

Committee assignments

Session Committees

• BR Sub. on Justice & Judiciary - Liaison Member
• Committee on Committees - Vice Chair
• Judiciary
• Natural Resources and Energy
• Rules - Vice Chair
• State & Local Government

Interim Committees

• BR Sub. on Justice & Judiciary - Liaison Member
• Energy Special Subcommittee
• Judiciary
• Local Government
• Natural Resources & Environment
• State Government

Statutory Committees

• Legislative Research Commission[5]

Senate Majority Floor Leader

In 2008, Stivers was elected Republican Majority Leader of the Kentucky State Senate. He succeeded State Senator Dan Kelly (R) when Kelly was appointed to Kentucky Judiciary by Governor Steve Beshear (D).

Senate President

After then-Senate President David Williams resigned in November 2012 to accept an appointment as a circuit judge, Stivers was elected by the Republican caucus as Williams' successor.[1] He was elected by the full Senate on the opening day of the 2013 legislative session.[2]

In March 2020 during the first session of the Kentucky Senate since Democrat Andy Beshear took office as Governor, Stivers proposed legislation to strip powers away from the Governor.[6]

External links

• Kentucky Legislative Research Commission
• Senator Robert Stivers official site Kentucky Legislature

References

1. Brammer, Jack (November 27, 2012). "Republicans select Robert Stivers as next president of Kentucky Senate". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
2. Smith, Lawrence (January 8, 2013). "KY General Assembly opens 2013 session". Louisville, KY: WDRB. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
3. Vote-KY : Biographical Profile, Robert Stivers, January 4, 2014, retrieved 2014-01-03 – via Vote-KY.org
4. Robert Stivers: 'I'm a person who builds consensus and coalitions' Retrieved 2014-10-10.
5. http://www.lrc.ky.gov/legislator/s025.htm
6. "Senate Republican Leaders go after Andy Beshear's power with three new bills". Lexington Herald-Leader. 2020.