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Introduced March 4, 2026

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2026 Regular Session

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to conduct investigations measuring the Commonwealth's capabilities and vulnerabilities during a potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific and European regions and declaring an emergency.

Direct the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to conduct investigations measuring the Commonwealth's capabilities and vulnerabilities during a potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific and European regions; specify certain confidentiality and reporting requirements; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.

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This resolution directs the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to study the state's strengths and weaknesses in the event of conflicts in the Indo-Pacific or European regions. It also sets rules for keeping certain findings confidential and requires the office to report results. The measure takes effect January 1, 2027. Who it may affect: Kentucky state agencies, businesses involved in international trade, and organizations connected to military and infrastructure operations.

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Legislative History

Mar 4, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Mar 4, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Mar 11, 2026 · House
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Mar 12, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Mar 12, 2026 · House
Floor Amendments (1) And (2-Title) Filed (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, March 24 2026 (clerical)
Mar 25, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Adopted 94-0 With Floor Amendment (1) And Floor Amendment (2-Title)
Yea: 94
Nay: 0
Absent: 6
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Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

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Scott.Sharp@kylegislature.gov

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Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

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Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov

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