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A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Rebecca Harilson for her decades of distinguished service to the Kentucky State Senate and the Legislative Research Commission.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Stivers

Becky Harilson is publicly honored for over 30 years of service to the Kentucky General Assembly, recognizing her leadership, mentorship, and institutional knowledge.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 6

Summary: SR 6 (2026RS) – A Resolution Honoring Becky Harilson

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (recognition)
  • Jurisdiction: Kentucky
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session (RS)
  • Purpose: Honor and commend Rebecca “Becky” Harilson for decades of distinguished service to the Kentucky State Senate and the Legislative Research Commission (LRC).

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly recognize Becky Harilson’s lifetime of service spanning more than 30 years in the Kentucky General Assembly.
  • Acknowledge leadership roles, institutional knowledge, and contributions to Senate operations, policy debates, and organizational transitions.
  • Express gratitude and best wishes as Harilson approaches retirement.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Formal honor and profound gratitude for Harilson’s extraordinary career, leadership, and mentorship within the Kentucky State Capitol.
  • Section 2: Adjournment Statement – the Senate adjourns this day in honor of Becky Harilson.
  • Section 3: Administrative directive – the Clerk of the Senate must transmit a copy of the resolution to Becky Harilson.

Provisions and Details Highlighted in the Resolution

  • Career milestones:
    • Began career with the General Assembly on May 1, 1989.
    • Served as Chief of Staff to former Senate Minority Leader Dan Kelly.
    • Played a foundational role (1999–2000) in staffing transitions for the Senate Majority Caucus under former Senate President David Williams.
    • Oversaw administrative functions as Chief of Staff to Senate President Robert Stivers; guided Senate operations and growth of the Republican Caucus from a small team to a 24-member staff.
    • Served as Acting Co-Director of the Legislative Research Commission in 2015, 2018, and 2019.
  • Qualities highlighted: professionalism, integrity, leadership, mentorship, institutional knowledge.
  • Personal note: moving toward retirement; mentions family (husband Bill Harilson; children and grandchildren).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Subject: Becky Harilson (individual honoree).
  • Institutional Impact: Kentucky State Senate and the Legislative Research Commission, acknowledging her role in their operations and history.
  • Legislative Record: The resolution itself is a ceremonial, non-binding expression of appreciation rather than creating new policy or statutory changes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: April 15, 2026.
  • Referral: Committee on Committees (S) on April 15, 2026.
  • Action: Adopted by voice vote on April 15, 2026.
  • Next Step: When the Senate adjourns, it will adjourn in her honor (as per Section 2).
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor – Governor (Senator) Robert Stivers; Co-sponsor listed (Becky Harilson’s advocate) is Robert Stivers.

Practical Impact

  • Ceremonial recognition intended to publicly acknowledge Harilson’s long service and contributions.
  • May serve to highlight the importance of long-tenured staff in the functioning of the legislative branch.
  • No substantive policy changes, fiscal implications, or regulatory effects are included in the text of this resolution.

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

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