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2025 Regular Session

SJR70

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A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the establishment of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to study the causes of and examine ways to prevent gun violence; establish task force membership; require the task force to meet at least once per month during the 2025 Interim; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2025.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 20, 2025

To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
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This resolution would create a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force under the Legislative Research Commission to study the causes of gun violence and explore ways to prevent it. The task force would meet monthly throughout 2025 and submit its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025. It does not create new laws on its own, but could lead to future legislative proposals based on the task force's conclusions. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents and communities concerned about gun violence, as well as legislators and policymakers who may act on the task force's recommendations.

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Legislative History

Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 18, 2025 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)

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Portrait of Keturah Herron
Keturah Herron

Senator · Senate District 35

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keturah.herron@kylegislature.gov
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