This is a ceremonial memorial resolution (SR 15), not a substantive bill. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of Joyce Laverne Johnson, a Lexington community historian, genealogist, and advocate for diversity who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy for her passing and requests the Clerk transmit a copy to her family. It has no policy impact or mechanisms - it is purely a formal tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), passed by the Kentucky Senate to honor Myra Friend-Ellis, a longtime community leader in West Louisville known for her work in social services, politics, and mentoring. The resolution directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory, expresses condolences to her family, and recognizes her dedication to community service and leadership. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, citizens, or government operations - its sole purpose is symbolic remembrance. The Senate adopted it unanimously on January 9, 2026.
This resolution formally confirms the membership of the Kentucky State Senate for the 2026 term. It accepts the Secretary of State’s certified election results for the 2024 and 2025 elections as valid under the Kentucky Constitution. The resolution lists all 38 senators who will serve in the 2026 Senate, organized by district. This procedural action directly affects the 38 senators named, confirming their seats for the upcoming legislative term.
This resolution invites pastors from Frankfort churches to open daily sessions of Kentucky's 2026 Regular Legislative Session with prayer. It directs the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms to formally extend this invitation to church pastors for the purpose of beginning each session. The bill does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a procedural measure for ceremonial opening of legislative meetings. It applies specifically to the 2026 session and the Frankfort church community.
This resolution adopts the procedural rules governing the 2026 Kentucky Senate session. It establishes specific guidelines for Senate meetings, including required quorum (a majority of Senators), the order of business (starting with invocation and roll call), and rules for motions (like adjournment, tabling, and debate limits). These rules directly affect all Senators during the 2026 session by dictating how legislative business is conducted. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new public policy but standardizes internal Senate operations.
HR 3 is a procedural resolution inviting pastors from Frankfort churches to open daily sessions of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly Regular Session with prayer. It directs the House Sergeant-at-Arms to formally invite these pastors to attend and lead the opening prayers. The bill does not create new laws or affect public policy; it simply modifies the traditional opening ritual for legislative sessions. This resolution was introduced and adopted by the House on January 6, 2026, with no further legislative action required.
This bill is a procedural resolution adopting the House of Representatives' operating rules for the 2026 legislative session. It establishes standard procedures for meetings (including hours and quorum requirements), the order of business (such as roll calls, bill readings, and motions), and voting rules. Key provisions include defining a quorum as a majority of elected members, allowing remote participation via video verification for quorum purposes during certain voting, and outlining how motions (like adjournment or tabling) are handled. The resolution directly affects all House members and staff by governing how legislative business is conducted during the 2026 session.
This resolution formally certifies the members elected to the Kentucky State House of Representatives in the 2024 election for the 2026 term. It accepts the Secretary of State's certified election results and lists all 100 representatives by district as required by the Kentucky Constitution. The bill does not change any laws or policies - it is a routine procedural step to establish the official membership of the House. It directly affects the 100 individuals listed by district who will serve in the 2026 legislative session. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the House on January 6, 2026, without debate.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 260), not a policy bill. The Kentucky Senate passed it to adjourn in honor of Dr. John Henderson Scott III following his death. It formally expresses the Senate's sympathy and directs the Senate to adjourn for the day as a memorial gesture. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any constituents, as it is purely a commemorative action.
Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Nontraditional Instruction and Virtual Instruction Models Task Force; outline task force duties; establish membership; require the task force to meet monthly; and submit its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 263), not a policy bill. The Kentucky Senate passed it to adjourn its session in honor of Lula Mae Jones-Ingram Taylor following her passing. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's sympathy and directs the chamber to adjourn in her memory, recognizing her life as a veteran, nurse, community member, and devoted family matriarch. It does not create any new laws or affect any individuals' rights.
This Senate resolution (SR 209) confirms Governor Andy Beshear's reappointment of Mike S. Stacy to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee for a term ending May 27, 2028. It directly affects Mike S. Stacy, who represents school superintendents on the committee as required by Kentucky law (KRS 158.6453). The resolution follows standard procedure to formalize the governor’s reappointment, which was subject to Senate confirmation under state statute. The Senate unanimously adopted it (38-0) on March 28, 2025.
