Sen. Reggie Thomas

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 47) is a ceremonial adjournment of the Kentucky Senate to honor James Edward "Ted" Bassett III, a longtime Kentucky State Police director, Keeneland Association president, and prominent figure in Thoroughbred racing. It formally expresses the Senate's condolences and directs the chamber to adjourn in his memory, recognizing his military service, public safety contributions, and legacy in Kentucky's horse racing industry. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any specific group or legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring horse trainer Kenny McPeek for winning both the 2024 Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby - the first time a trainer achieved this since 1952. It recognizes McPeek's role in training Mystik Dan (Kentucky Derby) and Thorpedo Anna (Kentucky Oaks), marking a historic milestone in Thoroughbred racing. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the Kentucky Senate's formal recognition of his achievement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes the Lexington Legends baseball team for their 25th anniversary season in 2025. It highlights their founding in 2001, the privately funded Legends Field stadium (built without taxpayer dollars), and their role hosting community events over 25 years. The Senate resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as ceremonial recognition, with the Senate pledging to present a copy to the team. It directly affects the Legends organization and their community, but does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summarySR 13 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Bill Bryant for his 40 years of service as a journalist and anchor at WKYT-TV in Lexington, Kentucky. The resolution formally congratulates him on his career milestones, including hosting "Kentucky Newsmakers" for nearly 40 years and moderating political debates. It does not create any new laws, policies, or obligations - it is solely an expression of appreciation from the Kentucky Senate. The resolution was adopted by voice vote in March 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 141) adjourns the Kentucky Senate in honor of Jim Hatfield, a former college basketball coach and athletic director. It commemorates his career at institutions including Southwestern Louisiana, Mississippi State, and the University of Kentucky, as well as his passing on February 26, 2025. The resolution is purely ceremonial, expressing the Senate's sympathy and honoring his legacy without creating any new laws or affecting policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 108), not a policy bill. It formally commemorates the 106th anniversary of the Lexington-Fayette NAACP branch for its civil rights work since 1919. The resolution honors the branch's advocacy for racial justice, equitable access to education and housing, and its role in dismantling segregation. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition approved by the Kentucky Senate via voice vote on March 7, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 9 is a commemorative resolution honoring Father Norman Anthony Fischer, Jr., a Lexington priest who served Catholic communities for over 18 years and was the first Afro-Asian president of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus. The resolution adjourns the Kentucky Senate in his memory, expresses the Senate's sympathy for his passing, and directs the Clerk to deliver a copy to his family. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes his contributions to racial healing, youth ministry, and community leadership in Lexington. This procedural resolution affects the Senate's proceedings and the Fischer family, with no broader legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Kentucky American Water on its 140th anniversary, recognizing its role in providing water and wastewater services to over 560,000 people across 14 Kentucky counties since 1882. It acknowledges the company's long-term commitment to infrastructure investment, community partnerships, and maintaining high-quality water service that supports public health and economic prosperity. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for the company's historical and ongoing contributions to Kentucky communities.

Amend KRS 317.410 to define "mobile barber shop"; amend KRS 317.420 to restrict a person from operating a mobile barber shop without being licensed by the Kentucky Board of Barbering; amend KRS 317.430 to authorize the board to govern mobile barber shops; amend KRS 317.440 to direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations governing the location and housing of mobile barber shops, requirements regarding its operation, and inspection criteria for mobile barber shops; direct the board to establish on its website a system that allows licensees to report the location or change in location of a mobile barber shop; amend KRS 317.450 to require the board to issue a license to operate a mobile barber shop to any barber who is licensed under KRS Chapter 317 and meets the requirements of administrative regulations promulgated by the board; amend KRS 317.580 to require a mobile barber shop to have a sink with hot and cold running water; amend KRS 317A.010 to define "mobile beauty salon," "mobile esthetic salon," "mobile nail salon," and "mobile limited beauty salon"; amend KRS 317A.020 to prohibit a person from operating a mobile salon without a license issued by the board; direct the board to establish on its website a system that allows licensees to report the location or change in location of a mobile mobile salon; amend KRS 317A.030 to authorize the Board of Cosmetology to regulate mobile salons; amend KRS 317A.050 to authorize the board to issue licenses to operate mobile salons; amend KRS 317A.060 to require the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish standards for the location and housing of mobile salons; establish sanitation and inspection criteria for mobile salons.