Summary#
SR-300 is a Kentucky Senate resolution honoring Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Director Jay Hartz on his forthcoming retirement. It does not create or amend a law: it formally recognizes his service, says the Senate adjourns that day in his honor, and directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to Senate President Robert Stivers for delivery to Hartz.
- The Senate recognizes Hartz for his contributions to the LRC and Kentucky.
- The Senate’s adjournment that day is in Hartz’s honor.
- The Clerk must transmit a copy of the resolution to President Stivers for delivery to Hartz.
What it means for you#
- Jay Hartz: Receives formal recognition from the Senate. The resolution does not set out a benefit or change his retirement terms.
- Senate Clerk: Must send the resolution as directed.
- Public and LRC: The resolution does not change the LRC’s duties, staffing, or services, or create a new program.
Money#
No cost information is in the available material.
- The resolution does not authorize spending, set a fee, or provide a benefit.
What is unclear#
- The resolution does not state whether sending or presenting a copy will involve any cost; no estimate is provided.
- It does not address Hartz’s retirement arrangements or the LRC’s leadership after his retirement.
Case for#
- A possible argument for the resolution is that it gives the Senate a formal way to thank a long-serving public employee.
- The resolution records the Senate’s recognition of Hartz’s service and contributions to the LRC.
Case against#
- The resolution makes no changes to public services or law; its effect is limited to recognition and the ceremonial adjournment.
- The text offers praise but does not provide independent evidence for its claims about Hartz’s service.