Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SR 167: A RESOLUTION honoring and remembering Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt upon her passing as she made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

This resolution honors Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, a Kentucky Air Force servicemember who died in action while serving in Iraq. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in her memory and authorizes the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to her family. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; it serves as a formal tribute to recognize her sacrifice and service to the nation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran's sacrifice and recognizes veteran service, aligning with support indicators for recognizing veteran contributions95% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 16, 2026

HCR 121: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to support efforts to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States servicemembers who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Urge the United States Congress to support efforts to issue an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, or similar recognition of having served in an area of hostility, to all United States servicemembers who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill seeks to recognize veterans who served in Honduras with a medal, directly supporting veteran recognition and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 10, 2026

HJR 101: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the S/SGT David W. Harris Memorial Bridge in Carter County.

This bill directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to name a specific bridge on Route 9 in Carter County as the S/SGT David W. Harris Memorial Bridge. The legislation requires the cabinet to erect appropriate signage within 30 days of the resolution taking effect. The designation honors Staff Sergeant David W. Harris, a World War II veteran who served as a flight engineer and gunner before being killed in action in 1944. This is a commemorative measure that does not alter transportation regulations or funding.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a WWII veteran through memorial designation, recognizing veteran service and providing public acknowledgment of military sacrifice.90% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Mar 11, 2026

HJR 109: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the SSgt John "Pott" Spencer, Jr. Memorial Highway in Perry County.

This bill directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to designate a specific section of Kentucky Route 451 in Perry County as the SSgt John "Pott" Spencer, Jr. Memorial Highway. The legislation honors Spencer, a Vietnam War veteran and retired coal miner, by officially naming the road segment between Laurel Mountain Road and Kentucky Route 28 in his memory. The bill requires the Transportation Cabinet to install appropriate signage within 30 days of the resolution taking effect to mark the memorial designation. This action serves as a formal tribute to Spencer's military service and personal legacy within the community.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a Vietnam War veteran by designating a highway in his memory, providing recognition and tribute to veteran service.90% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SJR 126: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Memorial Highway in Magoffin County.

Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate a portion of Kentucky Route 1635 in Magoffin County as the Private Hargis Salyer, Jr. Memorial Highway.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway in honor of veteran, directly recognizing service per topic's 'recognition' criterion.95% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · House Feb 24, 2026

HJR 71: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Private Andrew Kuracka Memorial Highway in Letcher County.

This resolution directs Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet to name a specific segment of Route 160 in Letcher County (from mile 19 to 20, near Premium) as the "Private Andrew Kuracka Memorial Highway" and install signage within 30 days. It honors Andrew Kuracka, a Letcher County native who served in the U.S. Army, worked as a truck driver for CF Trucking, and lived in the area before his death in 2022. The bill has no policy impact beyond the ceremonial naming and signage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service via memorial highway designation, aligning with recognition indicator for support. No policy impact beyond ceremonial naming.85% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SJR 105: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Gary Lee Egelston Memorial Highway in Menifee County.

This bill designates a 1.3-mile segment of U.S. Route 460 West in Menifee County (between mile markers 7.1 and 8.4) as the "Gary Lee Egelston Memorial Highway." It directs Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet to install appropriate signage within 30 days of the resolution's effective date. The highway segment is named to honor Gary Lee Egelston, a Vietnam War veteran, former Menifee County Fire Chief, and community member who passed away in 2025. This is a ceremonial designation affecting public highway signage, not a policy change with regulatory or funding impacts.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors a Vietnam veteran through highway memorial, directly aligning with state-level recognition policies for veterans' service as described.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 20, 2026

HJR 17: A JOINT RESOLUTION designating the Cerulean Veterans Memorial Bridge in Trigg County.

This bill (HJR 17) is a ceremonial resolution that directs Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet to rename a specific bridge on Kentucky Route 124 in Trigg County as the "Cerulean Veterans Memorial Bridge." It requires the Cabinet to install appropriate signage at the bridge location within 30 days of the resolution taking effect. The bill does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely honors veterans through a public naming designation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a memorial bridge honoring veterans, directly recognizing their service per support indicators. No policy changes or funding involved, but ceremonial recognition alignates with 'recognizes veteran service'.90% confidence

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in committee · Kentucky · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SJR 68: A JOINT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.

Urge the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges full retirement and disability pay without offset, directly expanding veterans' benefits per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Kentucky · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 458: AN ACT relating to universal recognition of occupational licenses.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 335B to allow universal recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications; include work experience as a basis for licensure or certification; explicity include military personnel and their spouses; provide that the Act may be cited as the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves licensing barriers for workers, enabling cross-jurisdictional employment mobility. Explicitly protects military personnel/spouses' employment rights, advancing workforce access to jobs without redundant certification.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly includes military personnel for license recognition, aiding veteran employment and reducing barriers to occupational licensure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing Memorials & Recognition Tags Licensing

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