Peyton Griffee State Representative, District 26

05/03/2026

I am incredibly honored to be recognized by the National Guard Association of Kentucky as a 2026 Legislative Champion. As the State Representative for Fort Knox and a citizen-soldier myself, I have worked to make the Commonwealth the most pro-veteran State in the Union. Thank you for the recognition, I am looking forward to getting more done for our service men and women in the years to come.

04/15/2026

On the final day of Session I had the opportunity to present SB 129 on behalf of my friend and Senator Mike Nemes.

2026 Regular Session - Sine Die - SB 129 | Rep. Peyton Griffee

04/14/2026

We have gaveled in for the last two days of the Legislative session. I want to take a brief moment and thank my intern Samuel Mekoh. Samuel is a student at UK and has been a tremendous help this session. Thanks Samuel for your service to the Commonwealth and being a great intern!

04/03/2026

Wishing you a blessed Good Friday. We remember the sacrifice of our Lord today, but look forward to what is coming on Sunday.

03/31/2026

Today I proudly carried SB 198 . Glad to get this one across making sure our AG has what he needs to carry out justice in the Commonwealth.

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03/27/2026

Senate sends Griffee measure to expand health care worker investment fund eligibility to the Governor

Frankfort, Kentucky (March 27, 2026) –Earlier this week, the Senate passed legislation aimed at supporting the growth of essential health care services by a vote of 38-0. House Bill (HB) 266, sponsored by Representative Peyton Griffee of Mt. Washington, would include speech-language pathology and audiology licenses as eligible expenses in the health care worker investment fund, which was established during the 2023 Regular Session, creating a public-private scholarship fund available to eligible health care workers.

“This legislation is about providing our communities with access to the health care they need,” Griffee said. “HB 266 expands the health care worker investment fund to support underserved health care areas. The addition of speech pathology and audiology to this program reflects our commitment to a health care system that is responsive to the needs of our communities and provides services that give people the chance to live a full and fulfilling life.”

HB 266 would add speech language pathology and audiology licenses to the definition of eligible health care credentials in the statute governing the health care worker investment fund. The health care worker investment fund was established by HB 200 from the 2023 Regular Session to alleviate Kentucky’s health care worker shortage through public-private partnerships. During the 2025 Regular Session, the General Assembly expanded eligibility to physician assistants, dietitians, and nutritionists.

“Audiologists and speech pathologists provide essential care for thousands of Kentuckians,” Griffee added. “Our rural communities desperately need more of these professionals to ensure families can access their care close to home. HB 266 would incentivize and support the education and training of future audiologists and speech pathologists in a responsible and sustainable way to strengthen access in communities across the commonwealth.”

This measure will move on to the Governor for his consideration. For more information on HB 266, other legislative measures, or the 2026 Regular Session, please visit legislature.ky.gov

03/20/2026

Today with the other Hardin County Representatives, I had the honor to recognize Staff Sergeant Pennington, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this nation earlier this month. Sergeant Pennington was brought home to Hardin County today, where citizens lined the streets to pay tribute to a true hero. We continue to pray for his family and are eternally grateful for the life he lived for his nation.

03/09/2026

Caitlin and I are in prayer for the family of SGT Pennington of Hardin County who was killed by enemy attack in Saudia Arabia. Please keep all those deployed in your prayers as Operation Epic Fury continues.

03/03/2026

Saying a special prayer for our service men and women. Please pray for those that have lost their lives including from the 1st TSC out of Fort Knox.

02/27/2026

Griffee’s legislation on hiring constitutional officers passes through committee

Frankfort, Kentucky (February 26, 2026) -

Legislation sponsored by Representative Peyton Griffee (R-Mt. Washington) would increase flexibility for hiring constitutional officers. The measure, HB 145, was passed today by the House Standing Committee on State Government.

“This legislation removes unnecessary red tape and simplifies the process of hiring constitutional officers,” said Griffee.

HB 145 removes the cap on the number of constitutional officers that can be hired by the State Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Attorney General. The measure also allows agencies to grant pay raises for these officers without approval by the Personnel Cabinet.

“I am thankful for my fellow committee members’ support in passing this bill through to the House floor,” said Griffee. “As legislators, we have a responsibility to make our government more efficient in whatever ways we can.”

HB 145 now moves to the House floor for further consideration. For more information on this bill, please visit legislature.ky.gov.