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KY SB37

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robin Webb

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Treeing Walker Coonhound as the official state dog of Kentucky
  • The breed was developed in 19th century Madison County, Kentucky by breeders John W. Walker and George Washington Maupin
  • Recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1905 and established as a separate breed in 1945; gained American Kennel Club recognition in January 2012
  • Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 2 (state symbols and designations)

Legislative Description

AN ACT designating the state dog breed.

Animals, Livestock, and Poultry

Last Action

to Agriculture (H)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/13/2026
Committee On Committees3/2/2026
Rules2/25/2026
Agriculture1/30/2026
Committee on Committees1/7/2026

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