Amend KRS 42.740 to reduce the number of candidates submitted by the Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Association of Counties from 6 persons to 3 persons for consideration of the Governor to be appointed to the Geographic Information Advisory Council.
Amend KRS 16.175 to expand the criteria for determining when an Amber alert should be initiated to include when a child's disappearance may not have been voluntary and the physical safety of the child may be endangered and when a child is committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice or in the temporary custody of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, a relative, or a nonrelative placement; provide that the Act may be cited as Wynter's law.
Amend KRS 317.430, relating to the Kentucky Board of Barbering, to add the executive director of the board as a nonvoting member; amend KRS 317.450 to remove language regarding good moral character and temperate habit requirements; reduce length of experience from 3 years to 1 year for certain out-of-state applicants; amend KRS 317.470 to change the title of "administrator" to "executive director"; amend KRS 317.540, relating to barber schools to reduce the number of required hours of course instruction from 1,500 to 1,200; increase the maximum number of hours allowed per day from 8 to 10 hours; make technical changes.
This resolution designates March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in Kentucky to raise awareness about individuals with profound autism, who require 24/7 care and often face exclusion from support services. It acknowledges CDC data showing 26.7% of autistic children in the U.S. have profound autism - disproportionately affecting girls, racial/ethnic minorities, and those with additional health challenges like seizures or low birth weight. The resolution symbolically recognizes these individuals and their caregivers, emphasizing their need for inclusion without implementing new policies or funding. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding legal effect beyond the symbolic acknowledgment.
This resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of Charles "Charlie" Ray Edmonds, a longtime community member and public servant who passed away on February 11, 2026. The bill formally recognizes Edmonds' contributions to his family, local businesses, and Benton City Council service, while expressing condolences to his surviving family members. It requires the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Danny Carroll for delivery to Edmonds' family. The measure was adopted by voice vote and serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new policy or funding.
This resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of Caroline Whitlock Mudd, a woman who passed away in March 2026. The bill formally recognizes her life through a voice vote, expressing the Senate's sympathy and acknowledging her legacy as a devoted family member, retired corrections warden, and community volunteer. It requires the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Jimmy Higdon for delivery to Mudd's family. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to her memory.
This resolution designates March 19, 2026, as Random Acts of Cody Kindness Day in Kentucky to honor Cody Reeves Gollihue, a Morehead native who passed away in 2017. The bill recognizes his legacy of performing acts of kindness toward friends, strangers, animals, children, and the elderly, which inspired a global movement with over 74,000 members in 127 countries. The resolution requires no new laws or funding but serves as an official state acknowledgment of Gollihue's impact and encourages continued kindness on his birthday. It is a commemorative measure that directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Senator Robin L. Webb for delivery.
This resolution designates May 17 to 23, 2026, as Public Works Week in Kentucky to honor the work of public works professionals. It recognizes engineers, managers, and employees in government and the private sector who maintain essential infrastructure like transportation, water systems, and public buildings. The Senate is directing the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Steve Rawlings. This is a commemorative measure that does not change laws or create new requirements.
This resolution designates March 16-20, 2026, as Neurodiversity Celebration Week in Kentucky. It formally recognizes neurodivergent individuals (including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and related conditions) and aims to challenge stigma by promoting awareness of their strengths and contributions. The resolution does not create new programs or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to support inclusivity, aligning with a global initiative started in 2018. It directly affects Kentucky residents by encouraging local recognition of neurodiversity during this designated week.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 77), not a substantive bill. It formally adjourns the Kentucky Senate in honor of Norma June Evans, a McCracken County resident who passed away in January 2026. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy for her family and directs the Clerk to deliver a copy to Senator Danny Carroll for the family. It has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents, as it is a symbolic tribute to an individual.
This resolution designates March 17, 2026, as "Profound Autism Day" in Kentucky. It symbolically recognizes people with profound autism (who require 24/7 care and often have severe intellectual disabilities or minimal communication) and their caregivers, highlighting their exclusion from support programs and unique needs as noted in CDC research. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment to promote inclusion but does not create new laws or funding.
This resolution honors Steven D. Doolittle, a former McCracken County Administrator and public servant, by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory. It expresses the Senate's condolences to his family and recognizes his contributions to Paducah and McCracken County. As a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill), it has no legislative effect beyond this symbolic adjournment. The Senate will transmit a copy to his family via Senator Danny Carroll.
