A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17, 2026, as United States Constitution Day and June 1, 2026, as Kentucky Constitution Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by D.J. Johnson

Designates September 17, 2026 as U.S. Constitution Day and June 1, 2026 as Kentucky Constitution Day for symbolic observance in Kentucky.

to Committee on Committees (H)

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Summary of HR 38 (2026RS) – Kentucky

Purpose and intent

This resolution acknowledges and designates specific dates to honor and recognize constitutional observance in Kentucky.

Specifically, it proclaims September 17, 2026 as United States Constitution Day and June 1, 2026 as Kentucky Constitution Day within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Key provisions

Proclamation of observances:

United States Constitution Day on September 17, 2026.
Kentucky Constitution Day on June 1, 2026.

As a resolution, it expresses recognition and commendation from the Kentucky House of Representatives but does not, by itself, create new law or mandate statewide programming, funding, or official state actions beyond acknowledgment.

Who or what is affected

The primary effect is symbolic recognition by the Kentucky House of Representatives.

No explicit fiscal impact, statutory changes, or administrative directives are included in the resolution.

The resolution serves as an official statement of the legislature rather than a regulation or funding measure.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Introduced to the Kentucky House on January 22, 2026.

Referred to the Committee on Committees (H) on January 22, 2026, indicating initial procedural steps for consideration and potential passage.

As a concurrent or simple resolution, passage would typically require approval by the House and, depending on the chamber’s rules, may or may not require Senate action to become a formal expression of the legislature’s stance.

Notes and context

Constitution Day (U.S.) is traditionally observed on September 17, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Kentucky Constitution Day is an opportunity for the state to recognize its own constitutional framework; the date of June 1, 2026 is designated by this resolution for observance within Kentucky.

The resolution does not impose mandates on schools, government agencies, or the public beyond the named observances.

If you’d like, I can add a brief section comparing this to typical enactments of constitutional observances or track its progress through the legislative process as updates become available.