A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Paige "Nikki" Nicole Feltner.
Summary
SR98 is a Senate resolution expressing condolences and honoring the memory of Paige "Nikki" Nicole Feltner of Hazard, Kentucky, who passed away on January 17, 2026. The resolution recites basic biographical and family information, including her parents, surviving relatives, and those who preceded her in death, and states the Senate’s sympathy to her family and friends.
The operative effect of the resolution is ceremonial: it directs that the Senate adjourn in her honor and loving memory on the day of adoption and that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Senator Brandon Smith for delivery to the family. It does not amend Kentucky statutes, create new legal rights, or change state policy; rather, it is a formal expression of respect by the Senate.
Impact
SR98 has no substantive impact on Kentucky law or state agencies. It is a commemorative adjournment resolution that affects only Senate proceedings and directs the Clerk to send a copy to the family through Senator Brandon Smith. No statutes are amended, no appropriations are made, and no regulatory or legal obligations are created for any person or entity.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SR98 is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The resolution itself is written in a memorial tone, and the bill history shows it was adopted by voice vote, indicating broad, noncontroversial support. There is no evidence of opposition or divided sentiment in the available record.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because SR98 is a memorial resolution honoring an individual’s life and extending condolences, it does not present policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or legal disputes. The only substantive action reflected in the record is unanimous-style approval by voice vote.