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passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 9, 2025

SR 22: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of former President Jimmy Carter.

This resolution (SR 22) is a ceremonial gesture by the Kentucky Senate to honor former President Jimmy Carter following his passing. It directs the Senate to adjourn for the day in his memory, recognizing his service as a Georgia governor, U.S. president, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any individuals or groups; it is solely a moment of remembrance. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 9, 2025, with no further legislative action required.
Gerald Neal (D) Greg Elkins (R) Keturah Herron (D) Phillip Wheeler (R) Steve West (R)
passed · Kentucky · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 4: A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.

This is a procedural resolution (HR 4) for Kentucky's 2025 Regular Session. It directs the House Speaker to appoint a committee to join a Senate committee in formally informing the Governor that the General Assembly is ready to receive his messages. The resolution serves as a routine legislative courtesy at the start of a session, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on the public. It follows standard practice for the legislature to invite the Governor to address lawmakers.
David Osborne (R) Steven Rudy (R)
passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 7, 2025

SR 3: A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2025 Regular Session with prayer.

This resolution (SR 3) invites pastors from Frankfort churches to open daily sessions of the 2025 Kentucky Senate Regular Session with prayer. It directs the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms to formally extend this invitation to church pastors for the upcoming legislative term. As a procedural resolution, it does not change laws or affect policy but modifies the Senate's ceremonial opening practice. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 7, 2025.
Max Wise (R)
passed · Kentucky · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 1: A RESOLUTION establishing the 2025 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.

This resolution formally confirms the certified election results for Kentucky's 2025 State House of Representatives membership. It accepts the Secretary of State's election certificates and lists all 100 elected representatives by district, as required by the Kentucky Constitution. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any legislation - it simply establishes the official membership for the upcoming legislative session. It was adopted by voice vote on January 7, 2025.
David Osborne (R) Steven Rudy (R)
passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 7, 2025

SR 2: A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2025 Regular Session of the Senate.

This resolution adopts the procedural rules governing the Kentucky Senate's 2025 regular session. It establishes how the Senate operates, including requirements for quorum (a majority of elected Senators), the sequence of business (like roll call, bill readings, and resolutions), and rules for motions (such as "previous question" to end debate). These rules directly affect Senators, staff, and committee members during session proceedings. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 7, 2025, as a routine procedural step.
Max Wise (R)
passed · Kentucky · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 3: A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2025 Regular Session with prayer.

This resolution (HR 3) directs Kentucky's House of Representatives to invite pastors from Frankfort churches to open daily sessions of the 2025 legislative session with prayer. It affects the House's procedural opening rituals, not policy outcomes. The key mechanism requires the Sergeant-at-Arms to extend this invitation, with no financial or regulatory changes. As a procedural resolution, it focuses solely on the format of legislative sessions.
David Osborne (R) Steven Rudy (R)
passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 7, 2025

SR 1: A RESOLUTION establishing the 2025 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.

This is a procedural resolution (SR 1) formally accepting the certified results of the 2024 Kentucky State Senate elections to establish the membership for the 2025 legislative session. It directly confirms the 38 elected senators listed by district, as certified by the Secretary of State, and affirms they meet constitutional qualifications under Kentucky Constitution Sections 38, 39, and 43. The resolution has no policy provisions or new laws - it solely serves to recognize the duly elected membership following the election. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 7, 2025.
Max Wise (R)
passed · Kentucky · House Jan 7, 2025

HR 2: A RESOLUTION adopting the Rules of Procedure for the 2025 Regular Session of the House of Representatives.

This resolution adopts the operational rules for the Kentucky House of Representatives' 2025 legislative session. It establishes procedures for meetings (including remote voting verification), quorum requirements, the order of business (like roll calls and bill introductions), and motion handling. These rules directly affect all House members during the 2025 session. As a procedural resolution, it sets the framework for how legislative business is conducted, not substantive policy.
David Osborne (R) Steven Rudy (R)
passed · Kentucky · Senate Jan 7, 2025

SR 4: A RESOLUTION directing the appointment of a committee to wait upon the Governor.

This is a procedural resolution (SR 4) that directs the appointment of a joint Senate-House committee to formally inform the Governor that Kentucky's 2025 legislative session is ready to receive any messages from him. It does not change laws or affect any specific group; it simply establishes a ceremonial protocol for the start of the legislative session. The resolution requires the Senate President to appoint a committee to join a similar House committee for this purpose. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on January 7, 2025, with no further action needed.
Max Wise (R)
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