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A JOINT RESOLUTION to return for permanent display on the New State Capitol grounds the granite Ten Commandments monument given to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1971 by the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Direct the Historic Properties Advisory Commission to return to permanent display on the New State Capitol grounds the granite Ten Commandments monument given to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1971 by the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Historical AffairsPublic Buildings and Grounds

Introduced: February 4, 2025

Last action: March 27, 2025

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 96)
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This resolution directs the Historic Properties Advisory Commission to place a granite Ten Commandments monument back on permanent display at the State Capitol grounds. The monument was originally donated to Kentucky in 1971 by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. It passed the Kentucky House and addresses the public display of a historical monument on state property. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents who visit or work at the State Capitol grounds, and members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

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Feb 4, 2025 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 4, 2025 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 7, 2025 · House
To State Government (H)
Feb 13, 2025 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 14, 2025 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 18, 2025 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Filed To Committee Substitute (clerical)
Feb 18, 2025 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (clerical)
Feb 19, 2025 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Defeated (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Shane Baker
Shane Baker

Representative · House District 085

Primary sponsor
Shane.Baker@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (21)

Portrait of Myron Dossett
Myron Dossett

Representative · House District 009

Co-sponsor
Myron.Dossett@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of John Blanton
John Blanton

Representative · House District 092

Co-sponsor
John.Blanton@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Adam Bowling
Adam Bowling

Representative · House District 087

Co-sponsor
Adam.Bowling@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Josh Calloway
Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

Co-sponsor
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Jennifer Henson Decker
Jennifer Henson Decker

Representative · House District 058

Co-sponsor
Jennifer.Decker@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Daniel Elliott
Daniel Elliott

Representative · House District 054

Co-sponsor
Daniel.Elliott@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Chris Fugate
Chris Fugate

Representative · House District 084

Co-sponsor
Chris.Fugate@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Peyton Griffee
Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

Co-sponsor
peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of David Hale
David Hale

Representative · House District 074

Co-sponsor
David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Thomas Huff
Thomas Huff

Representative · House District 049

Co-sponsor
Thomas.Huff@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of DJ Johnson
DJ Johnson

Representative · House District 013

Co-sponsor
DJ.Johnson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Kim King
Kim King

Representative · House District 055

Co-sponsor
Kim.King@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Matt Lockett
Matt Lockett

Representative · House District 039

Co-sponsor
Matt.Lockett@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Savannah Maddox
Savannah Maddox

Representative · House District 061

Co-sponsor
Savannah.Maddox@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of David Meade
David Meade

Representative · House District 080

Co-sponsor
David.Meade@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Jason Nemes
Jason Nemes

Representative · House District 033

Co-sponsor
Jason.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Felicia Rabourn
Felicia Rabourn

Representative · House District 047

Co-sponsor
Felicia.Rabourn@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Nancy Tate
Nancy Tate

Representative · House District 027

Co-sponsor
Nancy.Tate@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Walker Thomas
Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

Co-sponsor
Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Aaron Thompson
Aaron Thompson

Representative · House District 098

Co-sponsor
aaron.thompson@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Richard White
Richard White

Representative · House District 099

Co-sponsor
Richard.White@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

February 19, 2025

House floor vote

Yea: 17
Nay: 73
Absent: 10
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February 19, 2025

House: 3rd reading, passed 79-13 with Committee Substitute (1)

Yea: 79
Nay: 13
Absent: 8
March 13, 2025

Senate: 3rd reading, adopted 32-6

Yea: 32
Nay: 6

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