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HR 3

A RESOLUTION extending an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the 2026 Regular Session with prayer.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Rudy

HB HR 3 directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to invite Frankfort-area church pastors to open daily sessions of the 2026 Kentucky House with prayer.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · HR 3

Summary of HB HR 3 (Session: 2026RS, Kentucky)

Note: This is a resolution, not a bill amending statutes. It invites local religious leaders to participate in the legislative process by opening sessions with prayer.

What the measure aims to do

  • Purpose: Extend an invitation to pastors of Frankfort churches to open sessions of the Kentucky House of Representatives’ 2026 Regular Session with prayer.
  • Mechanism: The Sergeant-at-Arms is directed to convey the invitation to pastors of various Frankfort churches.

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1: The core directive requires the Sergeant-at-Arms to invite Frankfort-area church pastors to attend House meetings and to open daily sessions of the 2026 Regular Session with prayer.
  • No changes to laws or procedures governing prayer in sessions beyond the invitation itself; no text authorizes specific prayers, roles, or scheduling beyond the daily opening with prayer.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Rep. Steven Rudy.

Who or what is affected

  • Primary participants affected:
    • Pastors and congregations of Frankfort-area churches (invited to participate).
    • Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives and session attendees (as participants in a prayer-opening tradition).
  • Administrative body involved:
    • The Sergeant-at-Arms (local office responsible for protocol and invitations).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history:
    • Introduced in the House on January 6, 2026.
    • Referred to the Committee on Committees (H) on the same day.
    • Subsequently placed on the House Floor and adopted by voice vote on January 6, 2026.
  • Timing:
    • Applies to the 2026 Regular Session; the invitation pertains to daily sessions during that session.
  • Nature of action:
    • This is a formal resolution, not a statute or budget measure; it does not alter funding, powers, or legislative authority beyond establishing the invitation protocol.

Practical considerations and potential impact

  • Cultural and community dimension:
    • Aims to foster civic-religious outreach by inviting local faith leaders to participate in the legislative process through prayer.
  • Legal and constitutional considerations:
    • As a resolution inviting participation, it does not by itself compel attendance or mandate prayer practices; it reflects a tradition of opening sessions with prayer.
  • Public reception:
    • Depending on public sentiment, the resolution could be viewed as a respectful acknowledgment of local religious contributions or as an example of religious activity in government proceedings.

Bottom line

HB HR 3 is a House resolution directing the Sergeant-at-Arms to invite Frankfort-area church pastors to open daily sessions of the 2026 Kentucky House of Representatives Regular Session with prayer. It does not enact policy changes or funding, but it formalizes a ceremonial invitation to involve local religious leaders in the opening of legislative sessions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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