This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Jeremiah Parsons, a Paintsville, Kentucky community leader who served as executive director of Paintsville Tourism and director of Main Street Players. The Senate will adjourn in his memory following its session on February 9, 2026, expressing sympathy for his passing. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to tourism, arts, and community service in Paintsville. It has no policy impact and is a standard commemorative gesture by the Senate.
Amend KRS 199.896 to establish standards and factors for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to consider in determining whether to issue a plan of correction, directed plan of correction or suspension or revocation of a child-care license in response to any alleged violation of an administrative regulation by a child-care center; require that a single violation of a directed plan of correction not result in a suspension or revocation of a child-care center's license unless the violation is solely determined to be solely enough to justify the action; permit documentation to be submitted to the cabinet up to 5 business days following a request; require weekly support contacts for a child-care center with a preliminary license; prohibit the cabinet from issuing violations during the probationary period; permit but not require the inspector general, the inspector general's designee, or other cabinet representative, to take actions relating to a child-care center license; make technical corrections; apply provisions of the Act to pending and not yet final actions related to licensed child-care centers, and to all actions that occur on or after the effective date; EMERGENCY.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 98), not a policy bill. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of Paige "Nikki" Nicole Feltner following her passing on January 17, 2026. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and directs the Clerk to deliver a copy to Senator Brandon Smith for the family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it serves solely as a memorial gesture.
This resolution ceremonially recognizes March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day in Kentucky. It formally endorses the national reading initiative (celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday) that encourages schools and communities to host reading events. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it simply expresses the Senate's support for promoting literacy.
Encourage the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Fatherhood and Family Engagement Task Force; recommend duties and membership of the task force; encourage the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2026 Interim of the General Assembly and submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 281A to require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate emergency and ordinary administrative regulations to extend the allowable time length a limited CDL in accordance with the maximum length allowed under 49 C.F.R sec. 383.3; EMERGENCY.
Amend KRS 405.021 to establish a clear and convincing standard of evidence in determining grandparent visitation; establish factors the court may consider in determining the best interests of the child; remove rebuttable presumption standard; amend KRS 620.090 to conform.
Amend KRS 402.020 to prohibit marriage with a person under 18 years of age; exclude from being prohibited and void, marriages entered into in the Commonwealth before the effective date of this Act and marriages entered into in another state or country; amend KRS 402.080 and 402.210 to prohibit the issuance of marriage licenses to persons under 18 years of age; amend KRS 402.030 to conform; repeal KRS 402.205, relating to petitions to courts filed by minors aged 17 years seeking permission to marry.
Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a resident of the Commonwealth; allow the agency to require a different form of identification or proof if the applicant does not possess photo identification; amend KRS 61.876 to conform.
This resolution symbolically recognizes May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Kentucky. It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or impose requirements; it solely serves to formally acknowledge ALS Awareness Month through official state recognition. The resolution highlights ALS as a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no known cure, emphasizing its impact on patients and families. It was introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives on January 7, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Committees.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 12), not a substantive bill. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of James Allen Ewing, a former Campbellsville physician and community member who passed away. The resolution expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to deliver a copy to his family via Senator Max Wise. No policy changes or affected constituents are involved.
Urge appropriate legislative committees, state agencies, and educational authorities to explore opportunities to formally honor and educate the public about the lives and contributions of great Kentuckians.
