Kentucky Bills

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 165: A RESOLUTION recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Scotia Mine Disaster in Letcher County.

Recognize the 50th anniversary of the Scotia Mine Disaster, the sacrifices of the miners and their families, and the resulting improvement to mine safety.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 132: A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Joel Barrow and the Choctaw Academy as the first Indigenous American to become a college-educated medical doctor in the country and the first federal Native American boarding school that empowered him.

Honor Dr. Joel Barrow as the first Indigenous American to become a college-educated medical doctor in the country and the Choctaw Academy as the first federal Native American boarding school and the school that empowered him to do so.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 160: A RESOLUTION recognizing November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky to raise awareness about the impact of childhood bereavement. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the challenges faced by children and families who have experienced loss. It highlights statistics about childhood grief in Kentucky and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families. The measure aims to encourage community support and resources for grieving families during the designated month.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 151: A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Bob Quick upon his forthcoming retirement as president and CEO of Commerce Lexington.

This Senate resolution honors Bob Quick as he retires from his role as president and CEO of Commerce Lexington. The bill formally recognizes his nearly 40 years of leadership in the chamber profession and his contributions to the organization's growth and regional economic development. It acknowledges his achievements in fostering collaboration among businesses, government officials, and community leaders during his tenure. The resolution expresses gratitude for his service and extends well wishes for his retirement, with no changes to laws or government operations.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 73: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Jack Conley Morgan.

This is a memorial resolution (SR 73), not a substantive bill. It formally adjourns the Kentucky Senate in honor of Jack Conley Morgan, a Leslie County resident who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution extends condolences to his family and community, recognizing his work as a logging business owner, advocate for education, and founder of the "Hope in the Hills" food organization. It has no policy impact or effect on laws - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 86: A RESOLUTION honoring Bella Gaudette and her border collie, Piper, for their Best of Breed win at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

This resolution (SR 86) honors Bella Gaudette and her border collie Piper for winning Best of Breed in the conformation category at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. It formally recognizes their achievement, noting Piper's win as a reflection of both the dog's qualities and Gaudette's decades of dedication to dog showing. The resolution, introduced by the Kentucky Senate, directs the Senate Clerk to present a copy of the resolution to Gaudette. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 93: A RESOLUTION recognizing Terry Martin as the recipient of the 2026 Truck Dealer of the Year Award from the American Truck Dealers Association.

This ceremonial resolution (SR 93) recognizes Terry Martin, a Laurel County truck dealer with 35 years in the industry, for receiving the 2026 Truck Dealer of the Year Award from the American Truck Dealers Association. It honors his career progression from working at his grandfather's company in 1987 to growing it into a multi-state business with nearly 250 employees. The resolution, introduced by the Kentucky Senate, expresses appreciation for his service but does not create new laws or policies affecting anyone beyond this symbolic recognition.

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 27, 2026

HR 69: A RESOLUTION commending Taiwan for its deepening relations with the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

HR 69 is a symbolic resolution passed by Kentucky's House of Representatives, not a binding law. It commends Taiwan for strengthening economic ties with the United States and Kentucky, specifically highlighting Taiwan as Kentucky’s third-largest import source ($7.9 billion in 2024) and its 20th-largest export market. The resolution encourages Kentucky officials to deepen trade cooperation, support the U.S.-Taiwan 21st-Century Trade Initiative, and promote educational collaboration (like using TOCFL for language proficiency). It has no legal effect but formally expresses Kentucky’s legislative support for these relationships.

signed · Kentucky · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 657: AN ACT relating to professional licensing background checks.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 319, 319A, 334A, 335.010 to 335.160, and 335.500 to 335.599, relating to psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, social workers, and professional counselors, to require a national and state background check for applicants seeking an initial license, reinstatement of a license, or authorization to practice in another state in accordance with a compact; provide that the results of a national and state criminal background check shall not be distributed by the board except to any applicant upon request or as evidence in a legal proceeding; provide that the fee charged by the Department of Kentucky State Police shall be an amount no greater than the actual cost of processing the request and conducting the background check; require the boards to review criminal background checks for every Kentucky licensee seeking to practice in another state before the board makes a determination on whether the person is eligible to apply for compact privileges; provide that boards shall not require a criminal background check solely for the purpose of renewing a license; and require boards to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this Act.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SR 120: A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2026, as Labor Lobby Day at the State Capitol.

This resolution symbolically recognizes February 25, 2026, as "Labor Lobby Day" at the Kentucky State Capitol. It honors the labor movement's historical and ongoing contributions to Kentucky's economic, social, and civic foundations, including efforts to secure safer workplaces, fair wages, and workers' rights. The bill has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate to acknowledge labor organizations' work through this designated day.

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 141: AN ACT relating to Type 1 diabetes.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to develop Type 1 diabetes informational materials for parents and guardians of students; require each local board of education and public charter school board of directors to annually provide the informational materials to the parent or guardian of students in preschool through twelfth grade.

signed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 46: AN ACT relating to school transportation and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 156.153 to permit schools to use non-school bus passenger vehicles designed for 10, instead of 9, or fewer passengers; limit statewide driver qualification, training, and drug testing requirements to drivers of non-school bus passenger vehicles along regular bus routes and permit local school boards to adopt district policies on the use of those vehicles to and from approved school activities; exclude parents transporting students to and from school pursuant to a compensation agreement from the requirements of the section; amend KRS 160.380 to conform; EMERGENCY.

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