A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the Legislative Research Commission interns for the 2026 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Givens

Kentucky honors the 2026 LRC Intern Program participants for their nonpartisan, hands-on study of government, committee work, and public service.

adopted by voice vote

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Purpose and Intent

SR 301 is a resolution recognizing and honoring the 2026 Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Intern Program participants for the Kentucky General Assembly’s Regular Session.

The resolution celebrates the interns’ involvement, learning, and service to the legislative process during the 2026 session.

Key Provisions and Content

Acknowledgement of the LRC Intern Program as a pathway for postsecondary students to understand legislative and public policy processes through active participation.

Statement that a selective application process identifies “the best and brightest” students with demonstrated interest in government.

Description of the interns’ activities during the four-month study period at the Capitol, including:

Instruction through weekly seminars.
Learning from guest speakers with expertise in government, public administration, and legislative matters.
Earning college credit for the spring semester while actively participating as nonpartisan staff.
Working as members of assigned committees and offices, providing services and completing tasks as required.

Listing of the 2026 LRC Intern Program participants, all undergraduate students from various Kentucky universities, including:

Allieelise Baird (Centre College)
Taylor Bishop (Morehead State University)
Madison DeVore (University of Louisville)
Rachael Hammons (Campbellsville University)
Elanor Johnson (University of Louisville)
Kennedy Little (Morehead State University)
Martine Ngongo (University of Louisville)
KayLee Ollberding (University of Louisville)
Tyana Rasberry (Northern Kentucky University)
Markus Stathers (Asbury University)

Who Is Affected

The interns themselves (10 named undergraduate students) gain formal recognition for their contributions.

The Kentucky Senate and the broader General Assembly are acknowledged as benefiting from the interns’ nonpartisan staff support during the session.

Participating higher education institutions are highlighted as contributors to public service and workforce development.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and referred to the Committee on Committees on April 15, 2026.

The resolution passed by voice vote in the Senate on April 15, 2026.

The Clerk of the Senate is tasked with delivering a copy of the resolution to Senator David Givens for transmission.

The document serves as an official commendation rather than creating new program authority, funding, or statutory changes.

Impact

Formal public commendation that recognizes the value of the LRC Intern Program in fostering civic learning and public service.

Public acknowledgment may enhance the visibility and prestige of the interns and their respective institutions.

No new fiscal obligations or changes to policy; primarily ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

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