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SR 191

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 18, 2026, as National Lineworker Appreciation Day.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Bledsoe

Kentucky designates April 18, 2026 as National Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor electrical utility workers' essential and hazardous contributions to infrastructure.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 191

Legislative bill overview

SR 191 is a symbolic resolution designating April 18, 2026, as National Lineworker Appreciation Day in Kentucky. The resolution recognizes and honors the contributions of electrical lineworkers, who install, maintain, and repair power lines and related infrastructure. This is a ceremonial measure with no fiscal impact or regulatory effect.

Why is this important

Lineworkers perform physically dangerous work in hazardous conditions, including extreme weather and high-voltage environments, with significant injury and fatality risks. Public recognition of their essential role can increase awareness of workplace safety issues in the utility industry and boost morale within a profession that experiences high turnover and stress.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and selectivity: Resolutions honoring specific occupations raise questions about which professions deserve state recognition and whether this sets a precedent for numerous similar designations
  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may view this as performative without addressing actual worker safety improvements, better wages, or working conditions
  • Date significance: The rationale for selecting April 18 specifically is not explained in the bill summary, raising questions about whether this aligns with any established national observance or industry event

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

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