SR 229 Kentucky Senate · 2026 Regular Session

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Monica Kennison to the Board of Nursing.

This resolution confirms the appointment of Monica Kennison to Kentucky's Board of Nursing, a body that helps set standards and regulations for the nursing profession. The Senate voted to approve her selection by Governor Andy Beshear, recognizing her qualifications as a graduate-level nurse educator. Once confirmed, Kennison will serve a term ending on June 30, 2028, replacing the previous member, Jacob Higgins. This procedural action formalizes her role without changing any existing laws or policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026

How they voted

440
Passed
Total votes 44
Apr 15, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican38
38 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
adopted 38-0
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
to Rules (S)
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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