This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 21) honoring Dixie P. Hibbs, a former Bardstown mayor and community historian who passed away in October 2025. The resolution directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory and expresses condolences to her family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a formal tribute recognizing her 19-year service on Bardstown City Council, her work preserving historical sites, and her authorship of 17+ books on local history. The Senate adopted it by voice vote on January 27, 2026.
Amend KRS 68.180, 68.185, 160.482, and 160.607, relating to local occupational license fees, taxes, and limitations, to increase certain population thresholds from 300,000 to 500,000; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2026.
Kentucky's House of Representatives passed HR 30, a symbolic resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The resolution honors Holocaust victims and survivors while affirming Kentucky's commitment to confronting antisemitism and promoting human dignity. It does not create new laws or alter policies - it is a formal acknowledgment of this observance date, consistent with the UN's designation. The resolution directly affects Kentucky citizens by formally designating this day for reflection and vigilance against hatred.
Designate February 1 to 7, 2026, as Burn Awareness Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; recognize the University of Louisville Hospital's Burn Center.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 25), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Donna Sue Baker for her 20+ years as Senator Mitch McConnell's Eastern Kentucky Field Representative, representing 24 counties, and her extensive community volunteer work in Laurel County. The resolution recognizes her service through specific acknowledgments of her career, volunteer roles (like Chamber of Commerce leadership), and community awards. It has no policy impact or funding changes - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
SR 20 is a memorial resolution adjourning the Kentucky Senate in honor of Leonard "Len" Marion Spalding, Jr., a former J.P. Morgan executive and Springfield philanthropist who died in 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy and directs the chamber to adjourn in his memory as a tribute to his life and service. It has no policy provisions or direct impact on constituents, as it is a ceremonial act of remembrance.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to define terms; amend KRS 100.133 and 100.137 to allow the inclusion of a nonvoting ex officio member of a planning unit to be a representative of a military installation to advise on matters relating to national security and other concerns for the military installation; provide that the Act may be cited as the Military Installation Protection Act.
This resolution designates January 22, 2026, as Kentucky Arts Day. It symbolically recognizes the arts sector's economic impact (contributing $6.9 billion annually and supporting 51,094 jobs), educational value for students, and role in attracting tourism and fostering community development across Kentucky. The resolution has no binding effect but formally acknowledges the arts' significance to the state's cultural and economic landscape.
This resolution (SR 35) is a ceremonial Senate adjournment honoring Jerry Carol Edwards, Jr., a Clark County Constable, community volunteer, and emergency services supporter from Kentucky. It directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory following his passing, expresses sympathy for his family, and instructs the Clerk to deliver a copy to his family. The bill has no policy impact or financial effect; it solely serves as a formal tribute to a local public servant. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate in January 2026 with a voice vote.
This resolution recognizes January 22, 2026, as Kentucky Arts Day to honor the arts' economic and cultural contributions, including its $6.9 billion annual economic impact and role in job creation (51,094 jobs). It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Kentucky House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted by voice vote on January 22, 2026, and directs the Clerk to send a copy to Representative Lindsey Burke. It does not affect citizens, businesses, or government programs but highlights the arts' significance to Kentucky's identity and economy.
This resolution (SR 39) formally recognizes January 2026 as "Kentucky Mentorship Month" through a symbolic gesture by the state Senate. It does not create new laws, programs, or requirements - it simply encourages public acknowledgment of mentorship's value in youth development. The resolution highlights mentorship's role in supporting young people's education, career readiness, and community connection, citing research on its benefits. It directs the Senate to celebrate mentors and organizations during this month but has no binding effect on policy or funding. As a ceremonial resolution, it directly affects no individuals or entities through legal mandate.
This resolution designates January 21, 2026, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Day in Kentucky. It symbolically recognizes CRNAs - advanced nurses who provide anesthesia care - as vital healthcare professionals, particularly highlighting their role in rural Kentucky communities and as the primary anesthesia providers in nearly half of the state's counties. The resolution has no binding legal effect or policy changes; it serves only to honor CRNAs' contributions to patient care across Kentucky. It was introduced and adopted by the Kentucky House of Representatives on January 21, 2026, via voice vote.
