This resolution formally recognizes the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky. It highlights the community's contributions through temple construction, youth education programs, and charitable fundraising efforts. The bill directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Representative Nima Kulkarni.
Amend KRS 156.502 to define "medication" and "sunscreen"; require local boards of education to adopt a policy authorizing students in kindergarten through grade 5 to carry and self administer sunscreen with parent permission and allow students in grades 6 to 12 to carry and self-administer sunscreen; require board policy to cover possession and use in various settings; amend KRS 194A.380 to define "sunscreen"; create a new section of KRS 194A.380 to 194A.383 to require youth camps to adopt a policy authorizing a child to carry and self-administer sunscreen.
Amend KRS 533.020 to provide the court 60 days after the expiration of any period of supervision to determine if a violation of the period of supervision has occurred and any appropriate action; provide that a period of supervision shall be tolled between the issuance of a warrant for any violation of supervision and the defendant's first appearance before the court after service of the warrant.
This Senate resolution honors the Blueprint for Kentucky's Children coalition and recognizes Children's Advocacy Week 2026. It formally acknowledges the coalition's work to improve outcomes for Kentucky children through policies promoting thriving communities, strong families, and successful kids. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Senator Brandon Smith and notes that the Senate adjourned in honor of Children's Advocacy Week. This is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or change existing policies.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to define "machine gun"; establish the offense of possession of a machine gun conversion device as a Class C felony.
Amend KRS 189.920 to allow wreckers to be equipped with a flashing, rotating, or oscillating blue light, to be used only when the wrecker is stationary and while removing a vehicle or debris from the highway; prohibit a wrecker from using a blue light when towing a vehicle; this Act may be cited as Troy's Law.
Create a new section of KRS 258.095 to 258.500 to require animal control officers to receive training on recognizing child abuse; provide that the Act may be cited as Kyan's Law.
This resolution officially recognizes March 2, 2026, as Read Across America Day in Kentucky. It directly affects the Senate and encourages citizens to participate in reading-related activities that day. The bill designates the date in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and supports the National Education Association's campaign to promote reading among children. Local schools, libraries, and community organizations are encouraged to host events to celebrate reading and improve students' literacy skills.
This resolution (SR 58) is a ceremonial tribute by the Kentucky Senate honoring Garland A. Davis, a Casey County resident who passed away on September 10, 2025. It directs the Senate to adjourn for the day in his memory, expressing condolences to his family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and extended relatives. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal gesture of remembrance with no legal effect or direct impact on any group or policy. It follows standard practice for honoring deceased community members in legislative bodies.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 95 to define "city" and "firefighter"; provide that cities may employ retired firefighters provided the firefighter participated in the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund or retired pursuant to KRS Chapter 95, retired with at least 20 years of service credit with no administrative charges pending, and met the separation of employment requirements so that retirement benefits from the systems administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) were not voided; provide that retired firefighters employed by a city shall continue to receive the benefits they were eligible to receive upon retirement, but shall not accrue any additional retirement or health benefits during reemployment except that a city may authorize health coverage by taking legislative action; provide that retirement and any health contributions shall not be paid by the city to the KPPA on a retired firefighter who is reemployed under the Act; provide that individuals employed under the Act may be employed for a term not to exceed 1 year, which may be renewed at the discretion and need of the city; establish limits on the number of reemployed firefighters a city may hire under the program; make technical corrections; amend KRS 61.637, 61.702, 78.5536, and 78.5540 to conform.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 118) honoring Joseph H. Mattingly, Jr., a Marion County, Kentucky, community member who served as county coroner, operated a funeral home, and was a U.S. Army veteran. The Senate formally adjourned on February 26, 2026, in his memory, expressing sympathy to his family and directing the Clerk to deliver a copy to his family. It has no policy impact beyond this ceremonial recognition.
This resolution (SR 114) commemorates the 80th Southern Legislative Conference hosted by the Council of State Governments (CSG) South in Lexington, Kentucky, July 11-15, 2026. It formally recognizes CSG South’s role as a nonpartisan organization connecting legislators from 15 Southern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia). The resolution does not create new laws or affect specific policies; it is a ceremonial expression of support for the conference, which brings together over 1,500 Southern legislators and staff to discuss regional policy issues. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct legislative impact beyond honoring the event.
