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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Creigh Deeds and 1 co-sponsor

Designates Sept 17–23, 2025 as Constitution Week in Kentucky; a ceremonial recognition to boost observance and education, with no new laws or budget impact.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR229ER)

Summary — SR 229 (2025): Recognizing Constitution Week in Kentucky

Status: Adopted (by voice vote)
Introduced: March 6, 2025
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial)
Primary sponsors: Clint Dixon; Greg Dolezal; Shawn Still; Brandon Beach; Steve Gooch; John F. Kennedy; Willie Preston
Additional cosponsors: Lakesia Collins; Mike Porfirio; Bill Cunningham; Graciela Guzmán; Rachel Ventura

Purpose and intent

SR 229 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that officially recognizes September 17–23, 2025, as Constitution Week in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The resolution commemorates the framing of the U.S. Constitution (238th anniversary on September 17, 2025), reaffirms commitment to the principles embodied in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and supports local observances honoring that heritage.

Key provisions

Officially designates September 17–23, 2025 as "Constitution Week" in Kentucky.

Recites historical background on the 1787 Constitutional Convention and emphasizes the Constitution as the foundation of American government and liberties.

Notes the origin of Constitution Week as a petition led by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and expresses appreciation to the John Guill–Polly Hawkins Craig Chapter of the DAR for organizing related celebrations.

Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Gex Williams.

Contains no regulatory mandates, budgetary appropriations, or changes to statutory law.

Who is affected / impact

Citizens and civic organizations in Kentucky: invited to observe Constitution Week and participate in related educational and commemorative events.

Daughters of the American Revolution and other heritage groups: publicly acknowledged and encouraged in their outreach and observances.

State government: administrative action limited to transmission of a copy of the resolution to a named senator (no implementation duties or spending obligations). Overall impact is symbolic and ceremonial — intended to promote civic awareness and historical commemoration rather than create legal or fiscal obligations.

Procedural / timeline notes

Introduced in March 2025 and adopted by the Senate (adopted by voice vote). Legislative records show read & adopted (March 11, 2025), adoption by voice vote (March 14, 2025), and enrollment/filing actions in March–April 2025.

As a resolution, it requires only legislative adoption and does not proceed to the governor for signature as a statute would.

This resolution functions as a formal, nonbinding recognition to encourage public observance and education about the U.S. Constitution in Kentucky during the week of September 17–23, 2025.