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HR 132

A RESOLUTION recommending that a permanent statue of Mitch McConnell be placed in the New State Capitol Rotunda.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Meade and 3 co-sponsors

The bill recommends installing a permanent Mitch McConnell statue in the New State Capitol Rotunda upon its reopening after renovation.

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Bill Summary · HR 132

Bill overview

  • Bill: HR 132
  • Session: 2026RS
  • Jurisdiction: Kentucky
  • Title: A RESOLUTION recommending that a permanent statue of Mitch McConnell be placed in the New State Capitol Rotunda
  • Status: Introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives on March 27, 2026; referred to Committee on Committees (H)

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution expresses formal recommendation that a permanent statue of United States Senator Mitch McConnell be placed in the Capitol Rotunda of the New State Capitol after its renovation is completed and the building reopens.
  • It frames the action as a gesture recognizing McConnell’s long tenure, leadership roles, and perceived contributions to Kentucky and the nation.

Key provisions

  • Section 1: The House of Representatives recommends that a permanent statue of Senator Mitch McConnell be installed in the Capitol Rotunda upon reopening of the New State Capitol following renovation.
  • No additional provisions, funding provisions, or implementation details are specified in the text provided (e.g., funding source, design selection process, or timeline beyond “upon reopening”).
  • The resolution is primarily a symbolic gesture rather than a substantive policy change.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Senator Mitch McConnell, through the installation of a permanent statue in the New State Capitol Rotunda.
  • The Kentucky General Assembly and state Capitol space would be the location and context for the statue.
  • Broad audience includes Kentucky residents and visitors who access the Capitol Rotunda, as well as public memory and recognition of McConnell’s career.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduced: March 27, 2026.
  • Assigned to: Committee on Committees (H).
  • The bill does not include specific timelines for statue design, selection, funding, or construction beyond tying installation to the reopening of the New State Capitol after renovation.
  • As a concurrent or state-level resolution, it may require further procedural steps for adoption, potential ceremonial considerations, and coordination with Capitol authorities.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Cultural and symbolic impact: Signals strong recognition by Kentucky lawmakers of McConnell’s influence and legacy.
  • Political/interpretive considerations: The resolution presents a unilateral commendation; debates could arise about symbolism, selection criteria for statues, and the appropriateness of public monuments.
  • Practical considerations: If adopted, coordination with architectural and Capitol renovation teams would be needed to determine placement, pedestal specifications, and conservation requirements, though these details are not specified in the bill text.

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

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