Sen. Jimmy Higdon

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor and loving memory of Jessica Patton Rudy, a woman who passed away on March 18, 2026. The bill formally acknowledges her life and service through a ceremonial adjournment rather than implementing new laws or policies. It extends condolences to her surviving family members and authorizes the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Danny Carroll for delivery to the family. This is a commemorative measure that recognizes Rudy's contributions and expresses the Senate's respect for her memory.

Amend KRS 164.786 to define "eligible high school apprentice" and "eligible registered teacher apprenticeship program"; include eligible registered teacher apprenticeship programs in the dual credit scholarship program; establish student and school district eligibility and participation requirements in the eligible registered teacher apprenticeship scholarship program.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates July 4, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the United States founding and encourages Kentucky residents to participate in related events. It directs the Senate Clerk to send copies to two senators and calls on schools to improve civics education about federalism and government principles. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of historical significance within Kentucky.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 2026 as "Love Your Smile Month" in Kentucky to raise awareness about cleft lip and palate conditions, which affect approximately eight Kentuckians annually at birth. It symbolically supports efforts to reduce stigma and promote access to care for children with these conditions, aligning with Smile Train's mission. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but serves to highlight a public health issue.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 243 to allow the holder of a cannabis-infused beverage retail package license and a cannabis-infused beverage distributor's license to sell and serve cannabis-infused beverages at bars, restaurants, fairs, and festivals; allow the holder of a cannabis-infused beverage manufacturer license approved by the Department for Public Health to sell and serve cannabis-infused beverages at fairs and festivals; limit the sampling size of cannabis-infused beverages to 12 ounces per person, per day; create a nonquota cannabis-infused beverage supplemental drink license; establish the conditions upon which a nonquota cannabis-infused beverage supplemental drink license may be issued; allow the holder of a special temporary license, special Sunday retail drink license, caterer’s license, hotel in-room license, entertainment destination center license, limited restaurant license, limited golf course license, and qualified historic site license to serve cannabis-infused beverages; allow a cannabis-infused beverage retail package license, a cannabis-infused beverage distributor's license, or a cannabis-infused beverage manufacturer's license approved by the Department for Public Health to obtain a sampling license; amend KRS 243.401 to add to the list of licensees that are eligible to sell cannabis-infused beverages; amend KRS 243.028 to establish labeling requirements for shipped packages that contain cannabis-infused beverages; amend KRS 189.530 to define "open cannabis-infused beverage container"; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 243 to conform; EMERGENCY.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, a Kentucky Air Force servicemember who died in action while serving in Iraq. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in her memory and authorizes the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to her family. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; it serves as a formal tribute to recognize her sacrifice and service to the nation.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies after completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring John Douglas "Doug" Hubbard, a Nelson County attorney and community leader who died on January 6, 2026. The resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory following its session, expressing sympathy for his passing. It recognizes his 55-year legal practice, community service (including roles with Kiwanis Club, Jaycees, and Nelson County Hall of Fame), and family. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on constituents - it is a formal tribute.

Repeal and reenact KRS 189.292 to define "mobile electronic device"; prohibit the use of a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; establish exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to define "mobile electronic device"; amend KRS 189.990 to establish penalties for violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; require that money from fines be deposited into the traumatic brain injury trust fund, the Kentucky trauma care system fund, and the veterans' program trust fund; provide that a courtesy warning and not a uniform citation shall be issued by a peace officer until October 31, 2026; provide that the Act may be cited as the Phone-Down Kentucky Act.