Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to terms; establish the Dream Big Burnside Development Authority to establish, maintain, and promote a recreational and resort park system surrounding General Burnside Lake; establish board membership and executive director requirements of the authority; establish the duties and purposes of the authority; require that bond debt service be payable solely from the revenue of the bonds; provide that a landowner that has a contractual agreement with the authority for use of private land as part of a recreational area does not waive any protection granted to the landowner by KRS 411.190.
Amend KRS 199.894 to define "Child Care and Development Fund" and "Child Care Assistance Program"; apply definitions to Section 2 of the Act; amend KRS 199.8982 to require that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services allow certified family child-care home providers to participate in the child care assistance program and establish requirements related to a provider's children in the program and other nonrelative children of the provider that are served in the program.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Kentucky Senate. It formally congratulates University of Louisville men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey for being named the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Coach of the Year. The resolution highlights his coaching achievements, including leading the Cardinals to a 25-6 record and revitalizing the program. It has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition with no effect on laws or people.
This resolution formally honors utility linemen in Kentucky on April 18, 2025, recognizing their critical role in maintaining power infrastructure, working in hazardous conditions, and serving as first responders during emergencies. It expresses the Senate’s appreciation for linemen employed by companies like Duke Energy and Kentucky Power, without creating new laws, funding, or obligations.
This symbolic resolution (SR 32) supports increased public awareness of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) in Kentucky. It directs the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Fish and Wildlife Resources, and Public Health to promote prevention, detection, and education about these illnesses. The resolution highlights rising risks from ticks, including lifelong symptoms and diagnostic challenges faced by healthcare providers. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages state agencies to improve public education on prevention and early intervention.
SR 95 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, which has funded U.S. fisheries conservation for decades. It honors anglers, the sportfishing industry, state wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their role in creating the "American System of Conservation Funding." The resolution has no policy impact - it merely commemorates the program’s history and encourages dissemination to media and officials. It directly affects no individuals or entities through new requirements or funding. The resolution was adopted by the Kentucky Senate via voice vote on March 14, 2025.
HCR 89 is a procedural resolution that schedules the Kentucky General Assembly's next session. It directs both the House and Senate to adjourn on March 14, 2025, and reconvene on March 27, 2025. This resolution directly affects the legislature's calendar, setting a fixed break period between sessions. It does not change laws or impact constituents, as it only modifies the assembly's meeting schedule.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 64) honoring Dr. Matthew Milliner, a dentist and current president of the Kentucky Dental Association. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for his professional background, community service, and leadership, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his honor on the day of adoption. It does not create any new laws, alter rights, or directly affect any individuals or policies beyond this symbolic gesture. The resolution was adopted by voice vote on March 14, 2025.
Kentucky's Senate passed SR 166, a symbolic resolution recognizing April 2025 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. The resolution acknowledges that over 5.6 million people in the U.S. live with limb loss or difference and encourages citizens to learn about these issues, support affected individuals and caregivers, and honor veterans with limb loss. It does not create new laws, funding, or programs but formally designates the month for awareness. The resolution was adopted by voice vote on March 14, 2025.
Amend KRS 237.109 to lower the age requirement for carrying a concealed and deadly weapon from 21 to 18; amend KRS 237.110 to conform; make technical corrections.
This resolution (SR 155) formally recognizes Saturday, March 8, 2025, as International Women's Day within the Kentucky Senate. It is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on constituents, serving only to acknowledge the day through Senate proclamation. The resolution includes historical context about women in Kentucky politics (noting Mary Elliott Flanery's 1921 election) and references the 2025 campaign theme "Accelerate Action." It does not create new laws, alter funding, or affect any individuals or groups.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 234), not a substantive bill. It honors former Georgetown Mayor Everette Lee "Mutt" Varney by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory following his passing. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy and gratitude for his service as a coach, mayor, and community leader, with no policy changes or affected parties beyond this symbolic gesture. It was adopted by voice vote on March 14, 2025.
