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SR 298

A RESOLUTION honoring the contributions of Christian women leaders in the Commonwealth of Kentucky through She Leads Kentucky.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lindsey Tichenor

Ceremonially recognizes and honors Christian women leaders in Kentucky through the She Leads Kentucky initiative, acknowledging their leadership and impact.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 298

Summary of SR 298 (2026RS) – Kentucky

A non-binding resolution honoring Christian women leaders in Kentucky through the She Leads Kentucky initiative.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and honors Christian women leaders in Kentucky for their contributions to business, ministry, organizations, and various fields.
  • It highlights She Leads Kentucky as an organization that validates, encourages, and empowers Christian women, giving “honor where honor is due.”
  • The bill states Kentucky’s appreciation for leaders who lead with integrity, servant leadership, and faith-based values, and seeks to publicly acknowledge their impact.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Section 1: The Senate recognizes and honors Christian women leaders identified by She Leads Kentucky for exceptional contributions to leadership in Kentucky.
  • Section 2: Reiterates She Leads Kentucky’s mission to validate, encourage, and empower Christian women who lead in business, ministry, organizations, or high-level fields, including instances where names are identified by the organization’s leadership (including via spiritual prompting).
  • Section 3: Commends She Leads Kentucky for its mission and for giving honor to these women as guided by faith and spiritual prompting.
  • Section 4: Encourages all Kentuckians to celebrate the achievements of these women and to support their ongoing leadership efforts.
  • Section 5: Specifically recognizes and honors the 2026 She Leads Kentucky Christian Leader of Distinction Honorees. A long list of named honorees is provided (individuals across various professions, including legislators, pastors, healthcare professionals, educators, and others).
    • Notable inclusions: Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker, Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Doyle, Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, Emily Thurman, Marti Ellen Thurman, Barbara Ann Jeter, and many others.
  • Section 6: Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Lindsey Tichenor.

3) Who or What Would Be Affected

  • The primary effect is ceremonial and commemorative. It publicly recognizes and honors certain individuals (the 2026 Christian Leader of Distinction Honorees) and affirms the mission of She Leads Kentucky.
  • It signals legislative endorsement or acknowledgment of She Leads Kentucky and its leadership, without creating new statutory duties, funding, or regulatory changes.
  • The resolution may influence public perception and encourage support for the honorees and related faith-based leadership initiatives.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Lindsey Tichenor.
  • Process: Introduced in the Kentucky Senate on April 14, 2026; referred to the Senate Committee on Committees (S) for consideration.
  • Action History:
    • April 14, 2026: Introduced in Senate; referred to Committee on Committees.
    • April 15, 2026: Passed the Senate floor by voice vote.
  • Outcome: The resolution is a formal recognition and does not amend law or allocate funds. It is a ceremonial honor and a statement of appreciation.

5) Notable Details

  • The resolution lists a comprehensive roster of honorees (Section 5), spanning religious leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, lawmakers, and community leaders.
  • It frames She Leads Kentucky as a ministry initiative under Divine Justice, Inc. (a 501(c)(3)), affiliated with She Leads America, led by Rev. Elizabeth Doyle (founder/president of She Leads America) and Marti Ellen Thurman (founder/executive director of She Leads Kentucky).

This summary provides the bill’s purpose, substantive content, affected parties, and procedural status in a concise, accessible format.

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

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