A RESOLUTION commemorating the 80th Southern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments Southern Office.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Meade

Commends and invites official participation in the 80th Southern Legislative Conference hosted in Kentucky, recognizing CSG South as a nonpartisan regional collaboration.

adopted by voice vote

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Bill Overview

Title: A RESOLUTION commemorating the 80th Southern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments Southern Office.

Jurisdiction: Kentucky

Type: House resolution

Introduced: February 23, 2026

Status: Adopted by the Kentucky House of Representatives (voice vote) on February 26, 2026

Sponsor: Primary sponsor (and co-sponsor): Representative David Meade

Purpose and Intent

The resolution commemorates and recognizes the 80th Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) organized by the Council of State Governments (CSG) South.

It acknowledges CSG South as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports the legislative and government staff across the Southern states.

The resolution welcomes and encourages attendance by Southern legislative, executive, and judicial officials at the 80th SLC meeting.

Key Provisions

Section 1: Officially commends the annual Southern Legislative Conference and invites participation from Southern legislative, executive, and judicial officials in attendance.

Section 2: Directs the Clerk of the Kentucky House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Representative David Meade (the sponsor).

Who Is Affected

Primary Beneficiaries: Members of Kentucky House of Representatives and state government staff who engage with or participate in the SLC and CSG South activities.

Wider Impact: Recognizes regional collaboration among Southern states (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV) and may publicly emphasize Kentucky’s connection to regional policy dialogue.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Meeting Context: The 80th Southern Legislative Conference is scheduled to convene in Lexington, Kentucky, from July 11–15, 2026 (as stated in the bill text’s background), aligning with Kentucky’s hosting role.

Adoption Timeline:

Introduced: February 23, 2026
Committee: Sent to Committee on Committees
Floor Action: Passed House by voice vote on February 26, 2026

Next Steps: With House passage, the resolution would typically move to the Senate (if applicable) or be filed as a formal record of recognition, depending on the state’s legislative process.

Notable Context

The bill functions as a ceremonial/expressive measure rather than a policy-changing statute. Its primary function is to honor and promote awareness of a regional, nonpartisan coalition focused on sharing ideas and solutions among Southern state governments.

If you’d like, I can add a brief note comparing this resolution to typical commemorative resolutions in other states or extract potential talking points for advocates during the SLC event.

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