This Senate Resolution honors the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its contributions to environmental education in the state. The bill acknowledges KAEE's volunteer history, leadership, partnerships with educational institutions, and role in shaping environmental education policy through past reports and legislation. It encourages continued collaboration between KAEE, state agencies, universities, and community partners to expand environmental education programs for all ages. The resolution also commends KAEE's leadership team for five decades of service and invites public participation in the 2026 annual conference.
This resolution expresses the Kentucky Senate's support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, a federal bill aimed at improving water quality and ecological health in the Ohio River Basin. The legislation would establish a restoration program to address pollution, enhance flood resilience, protect wildlife habitats, and expand recreational opportunities along the river. Kentucky is directly affected because the Ohio River forms its northern border, serves as a primary drinking water source for hundreds of thousands of residents, and supports significant economic activity including agriculture, industry, and tourism. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send the document to Kentucky's congressional delegation to encourage federal passage of the bill.
This Senate resolution formally congratulates the Morehead State University Eagles men's basketball team on winning the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship. The bill recognizes the team's 15-5 conference record and highlights key players like George Marshall and Jon Carroll, as well as Head Coach Jonathan Mattox. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Robin Webb for presentation to the team, serving as an official gesture of recognition rather than creating new policy or funding.
Recognize the 50th anniversary of the Scotia Mine Disaster, the sacrifices of the miners and their families, and the resulting improvement to mine safety.
Honor Dr. Joel Barrow as the first Indigenous American to become a college-educated medical doctor in the country and the Choctaw Academy as the first federal Native American boarding school and the school that empowered him to do so.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes November 2026 as Grieving Children and Families Month in Kentucky to raise awareness about the impact of childhood bereavement. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the challenges faced by children and families who have experienced loss. It highlights statistics about childhood grief in Kentucky and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families. The measure aims to encourage community support and resources for grieving families during the designated month.
This Senate resolution honors Bob Quick as he retires from his role as president and CEO of Commerce Lexington. The bill formally recognizes his nearly 40 years of leadership in the chamber profession and his contributions to the organization's growth and regional economic development. It acknowledges his achievements in fostering collaboration among businesses, government officials, and community leaders during his tenure. The resolution expresses gratitude for his service and extends well wishes for his retirement, with no changes to laws or government operations.
This is a memorial resolution (SR 73), not a substantive bill. It formally adjourns the Kentucky Senate in honor of Jack Conley Morgan, a Leslie County resident who passed away on December 19, 2025. The resolution extends condolences to his family and community, recognizing his work as a logging business owner, advocate for education, and founder of the "Hope in the Hills" food organization. It has no policy impact or effect on laws - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute.
This resolution (SR 86) honors Bella Gaudette and her border collie Piper for winning Best of Breed in the conformation category at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. It formally recognizes their achievement, noting Piper's win as a reflection of both the dog's qualities and Gaudette's decades of dedication to dog showing. The resolution, introduced by the Kentucky Senate, directs the Senate Clerk to present a copy of the resolution to Gaudette. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.
This ceremonial resolution (SR 93) recognizes Terry Martin, a Laurel County truck dealer with 35 years in the industry, for receiving the 2026 Truck Dealer of the Year Award from the American Truck Dealers Association. It honors his career progression from working at his grandfather's company in 1987 to growing it into a multi-state business with nearly 250 employees. The resolution, introduced by the Kentucky Senate, expresses appreciation for his service but does not create new laws or policies affecting anyone beyond this symbolic recognition.
HR 69 is a symbolic resolution passed by Kentucky's House of Representatives, not a binding law. It commends Taiwan for strengthening economic ties with the United States and Kentucky, specifically highlighting Taiwan as Kentucky’s third-largest import source ($7.9 billion in 2024) and its 20th-largest export market. The resolution encourages Kentucky officials to deepen trade cooperation, support the U.S.-Taiwan 21st-Century Trade Initiative, and promote educational collaboration (like using TOCFL for language proficiency). It has no legal effect but formally expresses Kentucky’s legislative support for these relationships.
This resolution symbolically recognizes February 25, 2026, as "Labor Lobby Day" at the Kentucky State Capitol. It honors the labor movement's historical and ongoing contributions to Kentucky's economic, social, and civic foundations, including efforts to secure safer workplaces, fair wages, and workers' rights. The bill has no policy or funding provisions - it is purely ceremonial, directing the Senate to acknowledge labor organizations' work through this designated day.
