Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HR120: A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 14, 2026
Commemorate July 4th, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
What the bill says
A resolution commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. WHEREAS, July 4th, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1776, signifying the founding of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed timeless principles of profound significance to the national heritage of the United States, including that all are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed; and WHEREAS, the founding of the United States established the principle of federalism, emphasizing a decentralized system of government wherein powers are divided between national and state governments, fostering liberty, accountability, and responsiveness to local communities; and WHEREAS, this decentralized governance model has allowed for innovation, diverse policy approaches, and stronger accountability to the citizens of each state, ensuring that government remains close to and reflective of the people's will; and WHEREAS, the founding of the United States initiated a journey toward forming a "more perfect Union," marked by historic achievements, struggles, and progress in realizing the nation's founding ideals for all its citizens; and WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has played a significant role throughout …
Sponsors
- James Tipton (R, HD-053) · primary sponsor
- Kim King (R, HD-055)
Latest actions
- : adopted by voice vote
- : to House Floor
- : to Committee on Committees (H)
- : introduced in House
Subjects: United States, Commendations And Recognitions, Historical Affairs, Holidays
Common questions
- What is HR120?
- HR120 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
- What does HR120 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
- What is the status of HR120?
- Passed both chambers as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: adopted by voice vote (April 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR120?
- James Tipton (R, HD-053), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR120?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hr120.html
Source: official Kentucky record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.