Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 68: A JOINT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 68 is a joint resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A JOINT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset. Primary sponsor: Aaron Reed (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Brandon Smith (Republican), Reggie Thomas (Democratic), Steve West (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Urge the United States Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act to ensure veterans with disabilities receive their full United States Department of Defense retirement pay and United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation without offset.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Reed | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Matt Nunn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Brandon Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Reggie Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Max Wise | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate