Senate honors Handy, expresses condolences

Summary#

SR-303 is a Kentucky Senate resolution, not a bill that changes general law. It formally honors Thomas V. “Tom” Handy and expresses sympathy to his family. The resolution was enacted, according to the supplied status information.

  • The Senate records its condolences to Handy’s family.
  • The Senate adjourns that day in Handy’s honor and loving memory.
  • The Senate Clerk must send a copy of the resolution to Senator Brandon Storm for delivery to the family.

What it means for you#

  • Handy’s family: The resolution conveys the Senate’s condolences and directs that a copy be sent to them.
  • The Senate and its Clerk: The Senate adjourns in Handy’s honor, and the Clerk must transmit the resolution as directed.
  • The public: The resolution does not change public rights, services, taxes, fees, or rules.

Money#

No cost information is in the available material.

What is unclear#

No major gaps are obvious from the available text.

Case for#

  • A formal Senate resolution gives public recognition to Handy’s service and contributions described in the resolution.
  • Sending the resolution to his family provides a direct way to share the Senate’s condolences.

Case against#

  • No clear policy concern is apparent from the supplied material. The resolution does not set up a program or change public rules.