SJR 26
A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to unconstitutional acts that would undermine the rights of Kentucky citizens and the sovereignty of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
In Plain Language
This resolution reaffirms Kentucky's sovereignty and states that the state can nullify federal laws it believes are unconstitutional. It directs the Attorney General to challenge federal actions that Kentucky says undermine its sovereignty, and allows the legislature to pass laws nullifying those federal acts. The resolution doesn't specify which federal laws or actions it targets.
Official summary
Reaffirm the sovereignty of Kentucky; affirm the sovereign right of Kentucky to nullify unconstitutional acts of the federal government; direct the Attorney General to challenge all unconstitutional acts of the federal government that usurp or diminish the sovereignty of Kentucky; provide that the General Assembly may enact legislation nullifying unconstitutional acts that undermine Kentucky's sovereignty.
Sponsor
S. Rawlings (Republican-11)
Cosponsors
3 listed
Latest action
to Committee on Committees (S)
Jan 8, 2026
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