A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Jean Ritchie Memorial Highway in Perry County.
This bill designates a 6-mile segment of Kentucky Route 7 in Perry County (from mile point 1 to 7) as the "Jean Ritchie Memorial Highway." It directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to erect appropriate signage within 30 days of the resolution's effective date. The resolution honors Jean Ritchie, a renowned Appalachian folk musician and dulcimer advocate who was born in Perry County and significantly influenced American folk music. This is a purely commemorative measure with no policy changes or direct impacts on residents or programs.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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to Transportation (S)
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Jan 6, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026
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