Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR8: A RESOLUTION urging the exploration of opportunities to honor and educate the public about great Kentuckians.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 15, 2026
Urge appropriate legislative committees, state agencies, and educational authorities to explore opportunities to formally honor and educate the public about the lives and contributions of great Kentuckians.
What the bill says
A resolution urging the exploration of opportunities to honor and educate the public about great Kentuckians.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION urging the exploration of opportunities to honor and educate the public about great Kentuckians. WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has produced countless individuals whose contributions have shaped the nation's history, culture, and progress; and WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali, a world heavyweight champion boxer and humanitarian, exhibited courage and advocacy for peace and justice that transcended sports; and WHEREAS, Georgia Davis Powers broke historic barriers as the first African American and the first woman elected to the Kentucky State Senate, dedicating her life to civil rights and public service; and WHEREAS, Governor Martha Layne Collins made history as the first, and to date only, woman to serve as Governor of Kentucky, pioneering landmark education reforms, strong economic development, and workforce innovation; and WHEREAS, Louis D. Brandeis became the first Jewish Justice of the United States Supreme Court and remains a lasting symbol of integrity, intellect, and commitment to justice; and WHEREAS, Loretta Lynn, who rose from humble Appalachian roots to become one of the most influential and beloved voices in American music, broke barriers for women in the industry and redefined what country music could say; and WHEREAS, John James Audubon, who transformed the study and appreciation of the natural world through his groundbreaking art and ornithology, left a lasting legacy that continues to shape how Americans understand and protect …
Sponsors
- Casey Chambers Armstrong (D, SD-019) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to Senate Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Subjects: State Agencies, Education, Higher, Education, Elementary And Secondary, General Assembly, Commendations And Recognitions, Holidays
Common questions
- What is SR8?
- SR8 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION urging the exploration of opportunities to honor and educate the public about great Kentuckians.
- What does SR8 do?
- In its own words: A resolution urging the exploration of opportunities to honor and educate the public about great Kentuckians.
- What is the status of SR8?
- Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR8?
- Casey Chambers Armstrong (D, SD-019).
- Where is the official record for SR8?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr8.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.