A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Governor to establish a sister city/state partnership between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Shomron Regional Council of Israel.

HJR 56 is a joint resolution directing Kentucky's Governor to establish a formal sister state partnership with Israel's Shomron Regional Council through a memorandum of understanding. It aims to recognize shared cultural and historical ties, including Kentucky towns with biblical names (like Lebanon and Hebron), and promote exchanges in commerce, culture, and innovation between the two regions. The bill does not create new laws or funding but requires the Governor to initiate this partnership agreement. It directly affects Kentucky's executive branch and the Shomron Regional Council, with no financial or regulatory obligations outlined. The resolution is currently under review by the House Committee on State Government.