This resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor and loving memory of Valentino "Tony" Anthony Peter Simpao, a physicist and adjunct professor at Western Kentucky University. The bill extends the Senate's deepest sympathy to Simpao's family and friends while formally acknowledging his life and contributions to science and education. It instructs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Reginald L. Thomas for delivery to Simpao's family. This is a commemorative measure that does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal tribute to an individual's life.
This resolution honors Brigadier General Billy Brandon Morgan by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory. It recognizes his distinguished 35-year military career, extensive community service, and contributions to education and faith. The Senate formally acknowledges his legacy through a symbolic adjournment, with a copy of the resolution sent to his family.
Direct the approval and adoption of a Resolution and Articles of Impeachment against Julie Muth Goodman, Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit, consisting of Fayette County, requesting impeachment and removal from office; direct the appointment of a committee to prosecute the Articles before the Senate; direct that the Articles be laid before the Senate.
This resolution honors Pastor Richard Gaines for his 30th anniversary as Senior Pastor at Consolidated Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The bill formally recognizes his contributions to the church and community through a Senate vote and directs the Clerk to send a copy to Senator Reginald Thomas. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of his long-term service.
This resolution designates June 2026 as Fidelity Month in Kentucky to promote civic virtues including faith, family, and patriotism. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of these values. The Senate Clerk will send a copy of the resolution to Senator Aaron Reed following its adoption.
Amend KRS 196.026, relating to organizational units of the Department of Corrections, to establish the Division of Central Kentucky Medical Correctional Complex within the Department of Corrections Office of Adult Institutions.
This Senate Resolution designates May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Kentucky. The bill recognizes ALS as a progressive neurodegenerative disease and highlights the importance of public awareness, research funding, and support for patients and their families. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Steve Rawlings for his records. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to formally acknowledge the condition and ongoing efforts to find treatments and cures.
This Kentucky Senate resolution (SR 88) formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, commemorating its founding on July 25, 1775. It honors the Postal Service's historical role in connecting communities, supporting commerce, and providing universal mail delivery across Kentucky and the nation. The resolution encourages the protection of the institution but does not enact new policies or funding changes, as it is a ceremonial measure with no binding effect.
SR 108 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Dr. Thomas "Tom" Shelton, a former Kentucky public education leader and superintendent who died on February 8, 2026. The resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory, expressing sympathy for his passing and recognizing his contributions to education. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic tribute. The resolution was introduced and referred to committee in February 2026.
SB 200 exempts individuals aged 18 and older from needing a hunter education course to obtain a hunting license in Kentucky. This change modifies existing law (KRS 150.170) to remove the course requirement for adult hunters while maintaining other exemptions, such as those for minors under 16 or landowners. The bill directly affects adult hunters seeking licenses, simplifying the process by eliminating a mandatory training step. No other licensing fees or requirements are altered by this provision.
Amend KRS 382.110 to establish that a municipal government may initiate a cause of action to compel the filing of a commissioner's deed if more than 30 business days have passed since the grantee's receipt of the deed from the commissioner; establish available relief; make technical corrections.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 309 to adopt the Interstate Massage Compact; declare the intent and purpose of the compact; define terms; establish conditions under which an individual may practice in a remote state; authorize a home state to impose adverse action against an individual's license issued by the home state; authorize a member state's licensing authority to issue subpoenas for hearings and investigations as well as cease and desist orders to restrict, suspend, or revoke an individual's privilege to practice in the state; establish the Interstate Massage Compact Commission; provide immunity from suit and liability for members, officers, executive director, employees, and representatives of the commission who act in accordance with the provisions of the compact; require the commission to develop and maintain a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, disciplinary action, and significant investigatory information on all licensed individuals participating in the compact; authorize the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government to enforce the provisions of the compact; establish rulemaking procedures; authorize the commission to attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and nonmember states; require provisions of the compact to become effective on the date the compact is enacted into law by the seventh compact state; establish withdrawal guidelines for a member state that wishes to withdraw from the compact; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any member state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance.
