A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Larry "Smokey" Dodson.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 52) honoring Larry "Smokey" Dodson, a longtime Oldham County community leader and educator who passed away on January 24, 2025. The resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory following its daily session, expressing sympathy for his passing. It does not create new laws, affect policy, or impact any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic tribute to Dodson's service on the Oldham County School Board, his advocacy for the Arts Center, and his 58-year career at Louisville Gas & Electric.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
adopted by voice vote
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
to Senate Floor
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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