Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HR95: A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 4, 2026
Honor the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky.
What the bill says
A resolution honoring the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky. WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world, with the belief in the concept that a person's actions and thoughts determine the course of life; and WHEREAS, approximately one percent of the Kentucky's population identify as Hindu, with 200 to 250 Hindu families living in Bowling Green and the Hindu Temple of Kentucky serving near 1,500 Hindu families of Bhutanese, Nepalese, and Indian descent; and WHEREAS, there are a growing number of Hindu temples opening throughout the state, with temples in Lexington, Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Richmond; and WHEREAS, both Hindus and Kentuckians have a strong sense of community, with a shared belief in the value of community service. The Hindu Temple of Kentucky hosts frequent fundraising events for local health initiatives, statewide health services, and assistance with government programs and national relief funds, members of the Hindu community in Louisville gathered to repaint the Swaminarayan Temple and raised approximately $3,500 in donations for the Coalition for the Homeless in Louisville; and WHEREAS, like Kentuckians, Hindus want strong values in their children. The Hindu Temple of Kentucky offers Hindu religion classes for children and teenagers, hosts community activities, and provides resources for the Hindus in Kentucky, with the objectives to "build character and self-esteem" and to "empower …
Sponsors
- Nima Kulkarni (D, HD-040) · primary sponsor
- Kevin Jackson (R, HD-020)
- Beverly Chester-Burton (D, HD-044)
- Jason Nemes (R, HD-033)
- Lisa Willner (D, HD-035)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to House Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: Commendations And Recognitions, Religion
Common questions
- What is HR95?
- HR95 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION honoring the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky.
- What does HR95 do?
- In its own words: A resolution honoring the accomplishments of the Hindu community in Kentucky.
- What is the status of HR95?
- Passed both chambers as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR95?
- Nima Kulkarni (D, HD-040), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR95?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr95.html
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