Votes at a glance: Senate adopts SJR 23, several memorial resolutions; committee referrals made
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Summary
The Kentucky Senate adopted SJR 23 (food-is-medicine) 35-0 and adopted three memorial resolutions (SR 56, SR 33, SR 22); the committee on committees reported referrals of bills to education, judiciary, and veterans/military affairs committees.
The Kentucky Senate completed a session that included the unanimous passage of Senate Joint Resolution 23 and adoption of several ceremonial resolutions and committee referrals.
Key outcomes:
- SJR 23 (as amended) — Passed on a roll-call vote. The sponsor, Senator Sandra Campbell, presented the measure declaring Kentucky a "food is medicine" state and directing agencies to coordinate pilots and evaluations; the Senate recorded 35 "aye" votes and no nays.
- Senate Resolution 56 — Read by title and adopted by voice vote. The resolution honors Nathan and Amy Craig upon their calling to serve the Ghana Accra South Mission.
- Senate Resolution 33 — Adopted as a voter memorial honoring Robert E. 'Bob' Purnell Sr.
- Senate Resolution 22 — Adopted as a memorial honoring Brian J. Hatt.
Committee actions and introductions:
- The committee on committees reported referrals: education (Senate Bills 1–4), judiciary (Senate Bill 48), and veterans, military affairs and public protection (Senate Bills 84 and 102).
- The clerk introduced new bills including SB 5 (Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement), SB 6 (Endowed Research Fund appropriation), SB 129–133 (various topics), and others.
Other business:
- Members announced committee meetings and events, recognized long-serving KET cameraman Roger Bundrant, and scheduled a recess for committee meetings. The Senate adjourned to reconvene at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.
This roundup records the formal votes and referrals taken on the floor; details of committee consideration and implementation of SJR 23 will depend on subsequent agency actions and committee follow-up.
