A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION adjourning the 2026 Regular Session of the General Assembly sine die.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Rudy

The 2026 Kentucky Regular Session ends when both chambers adjourn sine die on April 15, 2026, with the next meeting to occur in 2027 unless an extraordinary session is called.

adopted by voice vote

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Purpose

HCR 137 is a concurrent resolution that conveys the intent of both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly to adjourn the 2026 Regular Session sine die (i.e., with no further business to be conducted in that session). The resolution establishes the specific adjournment date and the next potential meeting date framework.

Key Provisions

Adjournment Date: The House of Representatives and the Senate shall adjourn sine die on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Post-Adjournment Schedule: After adjournment, the General Assembly shall not convene again until the first occurring of:

The 2027 Regular Session, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, or
An extraordinary session called by the Governor.

Legislative Mechanism: This is a concurrent resolution, meaning it is approved by both the House and Senate and represents the contemporaneous decision of both chambers regarding adjournment timing.

Affected Parties and Significance

Legislative Bodies: Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate are directly affected, as the resolution governs when they will reconvene.

Governor: The Governor retains the authority to call an extraordinary session, which could override the standard January 2027 start if an extraordinary session is convened.

General Public and Stakeholders: Indirectly affected by the scheduled adjournment, as policy work for the 2026 session will conclude by mid-April 2026, with potential for any urgent issues to be addressed in a possible extraordinary session.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Adjournment as Sine Die: Signals the formal end of the 2026 Regular Session and the cessation of normal session business until reconvened.

Next Session Timeline: Default next meeting is the 2027 Regular Session beginning January 5, 2027, unless an extraordinary session is called by the Governor in the interim.

Intro and Referral: The bill was introduced in the House on April 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Committees (H). A co-sponsor is listed as Steven Rudy.

Practical Implications

Lawmaking activity for the 2026 session concludes on the specified date of April 15, 2026.

Any legislation not enacted by that date will typically need to await consideration in the 2027 Regular Session or an extraordinary session called by the Governor.

Provides a clear, predictable end date for the current session, aiding legislative planning and scheduling for both chambers and the public.

Note: The bill is straightforward in its purpose and contains a single substantive provision planning the adjournment schedule.

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