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KY HJR79

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Tackett Laferty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to add Josh Martin, an Eastern Kentucky musician, to the Country Music Highway on US Route 23 in Floyd County

  • Requires signage denoting the designation to be erected within 30 days of the resolution's effective date

  • Recognizes Martin's career achievements including a 2016 publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music, songs released through Sony's Treehouse Records in 2017, and guitar work on Willie Nelson's 2023 Grammy-nominated album "Blue Grass"

  • Notes Martin's band Wood Box Heroes (formed 2022) has been featured on SiriusXM, Spotify, and Apple Music, and has performed at the Grand Ole Opry

Legislative Description

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Transportation Cabinet to include Josh Martin on the Country Music Highway in Floyd County.

Commendations and Recognitions

Last Action

to Transportation (H)

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/2/2026
Committee On Committees2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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