Summary#
SR-301 is a Kentucky Senate resolution recognizing and honoring the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) interns for the 2026 Regular Session. It does not create or amend an operating program; its stated purpose is to commend the interns for their service.
- The Senate recognizes and commends ten interns: Allieelise Baird, Taylor Bishop, Madison DeVore, Rachael Hammons, Elanor Johnson, Kennedy Little, Martine Ngongo, KayLee Ollberding, Tyana Rasberry, and Markus Stathers.
- The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Senator David Givens for delivery.
- It describes the existing intern program, but does not change its selection, study, work, or college-credit arrangements.
What it means for you#
- The interns: The Senate formally recognizes their contributions. The resolution does not change their pay, college credit, duties, or future eligibility.
- The Senate Clerk and Senator Givens: The Clerk must transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Givens for delivery.
- The public and taxpayers: The resolution makes no direct change to public services, taxes, or the LRC intern program.
Money#
No publicly available information.
- The resolution does not specify spending, staffing, fees, or other costs.
What is unclear#
- The resolution gives no information about the interns’ compensation or the cost of the existing program.
- It does not set out the program’s application rules or other operating details; it only describes the program in its recitals.
Case for#
- A possible argument for the resolution is that it gives formal recognition to students who, as described in the resolution, contributed to legislative work while learning about government and public policy.
- Naming the interns and their colleges records who received the Senate’s commendation.
Case against#
- One concern is that the resolution recognizes the interns but makes no concrete change to their program, work conditions, or support.
- It does not provide information about the program’s cost or results.