Kentucky Senate Bill SR188

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/24/26
• Refer: 3/24/26
• Refer: 3/25/26
• Passed: 3/31/26

Caption

A RESOLUTION honoring the Piner Elementary School archery team for winning the 2026 Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program 3D state championship.

Summary

SR188 is a simple honorary Senate resolution recognizing the Piner Elementary School archery team for winning the 2026 Kentucky National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) 3D state championship. The resolution highlights the team’s first-place finish at the March 14, 2026 state tournament, its season-long success in both 3D and Bullseye competition, and a season-high Bullseye score of 3003 at the Walton-Verona High School “Thwackdown” tournament. The resolution also emphasizes the team’s broader record of achievement, noting that Piner Elementary has appeared in 13 of the past 16 Bullseye state tournaments since 2010 and that the 2026 team included 29 student archers and five coaches. It directs the Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Senator Matt Nunn for presentation to the team members and coaches. The bill does not change Kentucky law, create a new program, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official legislative commendation entered into the Senate record and delivered to the honorees. The only affected parties are the Piner Elementary School archery team, its coaches, and the Senate office responsible for transmission. The general sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support. The tone of the text focuses on student achievement, dedication, teamwork, and school pride. There is little to no contention associated with the resolution, since it is a ceremonial measure honoring a youth sports team. No opposing arguments, amendments, or committee disputes are reflected in the available record.

Impact

SR188 has no substantive impact on Kentucky statutes or regulatory law. It is a ceremonial Senate resolution that formally honors the Piner Elementary School archery team and instructs the Senate Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to Senator Matt Nunn for presentation to the team and coaches. The practical effect is recognition and commendation only, with no legal obligations, funding changes, or policy consequences for state agencies, schools, or archery programs.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SR188 is overwhelmingly favorable. The resolution celebrates a successful elementary school archery team and was adopted by voice vote, suggesting unanimous or near-unanimous support and no meaningful opposition. The language of the bill itself is laudatory, emphasizing hard work, consistency, and championship success, which aligns with the positive legislative reception.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available materials. Because SR188 is a nonbinding honorary resolution, it does not appear to have generated debate, committee controversy, or recorded dissent. The only identifiable focus is recognition of the Piner Elementary School archery team’s accomplishments and the ceremonial transmission of the resolution to the honorees.