Kentucky Bills

This resolution confirms the appointment of Elaine Wilson to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, a step required by state law before she can officially serve. The bill validates an earlier selection made by Governor Andy Beshear, ensuring that Wilson, who resides in Somerset, meets the legal qualifications for the role. Upon passage, the Senate formally notifies both Wilson and the governor, allowing her to assume her duties on the board until her term ends on June 30, 2027.

This bill confirms the appointment of Nicholas Pace to the Education Professional Standards Board in Kentucky. It validates his selection by Governor Andy Beshear to represent postsecondary institutions on the board for a term ending on June 30, 2026. The resolution officially makes Pace a member of the board and directs the Senate Clerk to notify both Pace and the Governor of the adoption. This action completes the required Senate confirmation process for the appointee.

This bill confirms the appointment of Tara Horn to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents, a body that oversees the state's community and technical colleges. The resolution validates an earlier selection made by Governor Andy Beshear, ensuring Horn's term, which runs until September 11, 2031, is officially recognized by the Senate. By passing this measure, the legislature completes the required confirmation process for her role on the board. The bill does not alter any existing laws or policies but serves to formalize her position within the educational system.

This resolution honors the Kentucky School Boards Association on its 90th anniversary and commends its long-standing service to public education in Kentucky. The bill directly affects the Kentucky School Boards Association and the 171 local school boards it represents, which collectively include 857 elected officials. It formally recognizes the organization's contributions over nine decades, including its support for local governance, advocacy for public schools, and development of civic leadership. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the document to Senator Jason Howell for delivery to the association.

This resolution honors Dave "Buzz" Baker for his 37 years of service as a pre-game host for the University of Kentucky Sports Network. It formally recognizes his contributions to UK basketball and Wildcat fans while he transitions to his current role at WKYT-TV. The Senate will adjourn in his honor and present the resolution to a state senator for delivery. This is a commemorative measure with no regulatory or policy changes.

Establish the Rural Health Transformation Task Force; establish duties and membership; require the task force to meet at least monthly during the 2026 Interim of the General Assembly and submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.

Honor former Senator Paul Hornback on receiving the 2025 University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award.

This resolution designates March 31, 2026, as Kentucky Translational Science Day in the Commonwealth. The measure recognizes the University of Kentucky's work in converting scientific research into practical health improvements for residents. It highlights the university's role in addressing critical health challenges through multidisciplinary research and funding. The bill does not create new programs or funding but serves to honor the institution's contributions to public health.

Establish the Health Care Workforce Task Force to identify strategies to increase the number of health care providers while maintaining high quality standards of care; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committees on Health Services and Education by December 1, 2026.

This resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of Vinita Winters, a Murray resident who passed away on March 8, 2026. The document formally expresses the Senate's condolences to her family and friends while acknowledging her roles as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community member. The resolution includes specific biographical details about her life, including her church membership, homemaking achievements, and family connections. It instructs the Senate Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Senator Jason Howell for presentation.

Establish the Early Childhood Education Governance and Outcomes Task Force; list the duties and members of the task force; require the task force to meet monthly during the 2026 Interim of the General Assembly and to submit a report by December 1, 2026.

Amend KRS 158.6453 to require a school district's advanced coursework plan to include middle school mathematics strategies to enable students to enroll in Algebra I by grade 8.