This resolution designates May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Kentucky to highlight the prevalence of these conditions among residents. It encourages citizens to participate in awareness activities and acknowledges the significant health and economic impacts of asthma and food allergies. The bill does not alter laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic proclamation to draw public attention to these health issues.
This resolution encourages all Kentuckians to receive vaccines for preventable diseases like measles and meningitis to protect individual and community health. It highlights the historical success of vaccines in eradicating smallpox and reducing other serious illnesses while noting recent measles outbreaks and their potential complications. The text emphasizes that vaccination is the most effective way to stop the spread of these diseases and safeguards vulnerable groups such as infants, seniors, and those with weakened immune systems. As a non-binding statement, it does not create new laws or mandate vaccinations but serves to promote public awareness and support for immunization.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Monica Kennison to Kentucky's Board of Nursing, a body that helps set standards and regulations for the nursing profession. The Senate voted to approve her selection by Governor Andy Beshear, recognizing her qualifications as a graduate-level nurse educator. Once confirmed, Kennison will serve a term ending on June 30, 2028, replacing the previous member, Jacob Higgins. This procedural action formalizes her role without changing any existing laws or policies.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Hope Jones to the Kentucky Board of Nursing for a term ending on June 30, 2029. The measure validates an executive action taken by Governor Andy Beshear, noting that Jones represents registered nurse educators and meets the state's qualification requirements. Upon passage, the Senate will officially notify both Jones and the Governor of the confirmation. This procedural bill does not alter nursing regulations or policy but serves to finalize the appointment process.
This bill is a House resolution that officially designates May 2026 as Mental Health Month in Kentucky. It calls on citizens, government agencies, businesses, and schools to increase awareness and understanding of mental health during that month. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to promote mental wellness and community support. It directs the House Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Representative Lisa Willner for record-keeping purposes.
This resolution designates May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month in Kentucky to raise public awareness about the disease. It directly affects state legislators and the general public by formally acknowledging the importance of ALS research and support. The bill includes background information about ALS statistics and highlights the role of the ALS Association in funding research. This is a symbolic measure that does not create new laws or change existing policies.
This Senate resolution formally acknowledges the importance of student wellness and physical activity in Kentucky schools. It encourages schools to expand exercise opportunities through the Empowered by Movement initiative, which aims to integrate supervised physical activity into the school day. The measure also recognizes Senator Claire Yates for her advocacy work in promoting youth health and wellness. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but expresses official Senate support for these wellness initiatives.
Declare the General Assembly's support for the goals of the Make America Healthy Again movement; continue the Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force to integrate the principles of the Make America Healthy Again movement; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to define "community intervener"; require the Michelle P. waiver program to cover community intervener services if approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; require the Department for Medicaid Services to promulgate administrative regulations; require the cabinet or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if it is determined that such approval is necessary; provide authorization from the General Assembly to make changes in the Medicaid program as required under KRS 205.5372(1).
This Senate Resolution honors the Kentucky state Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for its advocacy work on behalf of nursing home and assisted living facility residents. The bill formally recognizes the program's efforts to protect resident rights, investigate complaints, and improve care quality across over 600 facilities serving more than 40,000 people. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Amanda Mays Bledsoe for delivery, serving as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than creating new policy requirements.
