Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Senate Bill SR1

Introduced
1/6/26  
Refer
1/6/26  

Caption

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2026 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.

Summary

SR1 is a Senate resolution that formally establishes the membership of the 2026 Kentucky State Senate. It recites that the Secretary of State has certified the results of the 2024 regular election and the 2025 special election, and it invokes the Kentucky Constitution’s provisions giving the Senate authority to judge the elections, qualifications, and returns of its members. The resolution accepts the certificates of election as proper and in order and declares that the listed senators meet the constitutional qualifications to serve. It then sets out the full roster of senators by district, thereby recognizing the individuals who will constitute the 2026 Senate and providing an official record of the chamber’s membership.

Impact

The resolution does not amend substantive state law or create new policy; instead, it performs an organizational and constitutional function by officially seating and recognizing the members of the Kentucky Senate for 2026. Its effect is to confirm the legitimacy of the election certificates and establish the chamber’s membership roster for legislative business, which is important for quorum, committee assignments, and the validity of Senate proceedings.

Sentiment

The available record suggests the resolution was noncontroversial and procedural in nature. It was adopted by voice vote, and there are no committee transcripts or recorded roll-call votes indicating opposition or debate. The overall sentiment appears to have been routine acceptance of the certified election results and the chamber’s membership.

Contention

There is no documented substantive contention in the provided materials. Because the resolution simply recognizes certified senators and confirms their qualifications, any disagreement would likely have centered on election certification or eligibility issues, but no such disputes are reflected in the transcript or voting history. The absence of recorded opposition suggests broad agreement on the membership list.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KY SR1

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2025 membership of the Kentucky State Senate.

KY HR1

A RESOLUTION establishing the 2025 membership of the Kentucky State House of Representatives.

KY SR125

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Senator Aaron Reed as the first Navy SEAL to serve in the Kentucky Senate.

KY HR74

A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17, 2025, as United States Constitution Day and June 1, 2025, as Kentucky Constitution Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

KY SCR61

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force to explore ways to integrate the principles of the Make America Healthy Again movement to improve health outcomes of Kentuckians.

KY HCR41

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force to explore ways to integrate the principles of the Make America Healthy Again movement to improve health outcomes of Kentuckians.

KY SR29

A RESOLUTION commemorating Senator Keturah Herron on being the second African American woman to serve in the Kentucky Senate.

KY SR60

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor of 2024-2025 Kentucky Optometric Association President Dr. Leslie Cecil.

KY SR150

A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Kentucky State Trooper Sergeant Chris Carter.

KY HR90

A RESOLUTION urging the Kentucky Congressional delegation to stand up for Kentucky businesses and its economy.

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