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SR 198

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Nehemiah Alliance National 52-Day Rebuild Initiative and encouraging voluntary prayer, fasting, and reflection.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lindsey Tichenor

Kentucky recognizes the Nehemiah Alliance’s 52-day national prayer initiative and encourages voluntary participation from Sept 10 to Nov 1, 2026.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 198

Summary: SR 198 (2026RS) – Kentucky Senate

A resolution recognizing the Nehemiah Alliance National 52-Day Rebuild Initiative and encouraging voluntary prayer, fasting, and reflection.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • Declares official recognition of the Nehemiah Alliance’s National 52-Day Rebuild Initiative.
  • Encourages Kentucky residents to participate voluntarily in prayer, fasting, and reflection during the 52-day period.
  • Frames the initiative as a spiritual effort to rebuild “the walls” of blessing, protection, and national renewal in the United States.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Section 1: Formal recognition
    • The Kentucky Senate designates September 10, 2026, through November 1, 2026, as a voluntary period for prayer, fasting, and reflection connected to the Nehemiah Alliance initiative.
  • Section 2: Encouragement to participate
    • Encourages Kentuckians who choose to participate to join the national effort via the Nehemiah Alliance website (www.na52.org).
  • Section 3: Administrative actions
    • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Senator Lindsey Tichenor for delivery to the Nehemiah Alliance.

3) Who/What Is Affected

  • No new state programs, funding, or mandates are created.
  • The resolution primarily affects:
    • Members of the Kentucky Senate (recognition and procedural actions).
    • Kentuckians who wish to participate in the initiative on a voluntary basis.
    • The Nehemiah Alliance (via formal acknowledgment and potential organizational contact through the provided website).

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The initiative window in Kentucky runs from sundown September 10, 2026, to sundown November 1, 2026 (All Saints’ Sunday).
  • The national initiative itself is described as a 52-day period of prayer, fasting, and repentance to “rebuild” spiritual foundations.
  • Legislative action timeline:
    • Introduced: March 26, 2026.
    • Reported to Senate Committee on Committees (S): March 26, 2026.
    • Floor action: March 27, 2026.
    • Adopted by voice vote: April 15, 2026.
  • No fiscal implications or regulatory changes are attached to the resolution; it is a ceremonial/recognition measure.

5) Additional Context

  • The resolution frames the initiative in historical and religious terms, citing Judeo-Christian principles, 2 Chronicles 7:14, and 1 Timothy 2:1–2.
  • It mentions Kentucky’s historical link to Abraham Lincoln’s Proclamation 97 as part of the broader narrative of national humility and renewal.
  • The initiative envisions national intercession covering various national institutions and upcoming elections, with a suggested “United Prayer for America.”

This summary presents SR 198 as a non-binding, ceremonial recognition intended to inspire voluntary spiritual participation during a specified 52-day period. It does not alter state law or funding but signals state-level endorsement and encouragement.

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

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