Duties of Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
KRS 171.348
in effect171.348. Duties of Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission shall:
(1) Study and recommend activities that may be carried out by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the bicentennial anniversary of his birth;
(2) Educate Kentucky residents and the nation about the life of Abraham Lincoln during the years he resided in and visited the state in which he was born;
(3) Assist local governments and organizations with planning, preparation, and grant applications for bicentennial events and projects;
(4) Coordinate federal, state, and local bicentennial activities occurring in Kentucky;
(5) Plan and implement appropriate events, including celebrations and educational initiatives, to commemorate the bicentennial;
(6) Perform other duties as necessary to highlight Kentucky's role in the life of Abraham Lincoln; and
(7) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for bicentennial activities.
Effective: June 20, 2005
History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 96, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=4797Fetched: 10/20/2026
