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Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 47: A RESOLUTION reaffirming the authority of locally elected school boards to govern school districts through policy and procedure in accordance with state law.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SR 47 is a resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A RESOLUTION reaffirming the authority of locally elected school boards to govern school districts through policy and procedure in accordance with state law. Primary sponsor: Aaron Reed (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): adopted by voice vote.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Reaffirm the authority of locally elected school boards.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Aaron ReedPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate7
Steve WestPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate27
Lindsey TichenorPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate6
Gex WilliamsPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate20

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. adopted by voice vote
  2. to Committee on Committees (S)
  3. introduced in Senate

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source