This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's appointment of Laura Beasley as an administrative law judge in Kentucky's Department of Workers' Claims, replacing Kimberly O'Bryan. It formally approves her appointment for a term ending December 31, 2027, as required by Kentucky law (KRS 342.230). The Senate passed the resolution unanimously on March 27, 2025, to finalize her role in reviewing workers' compensation cases.
This resolution confirms Christopher Dischinger's appointment to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees, replacing Mary Nixon. It formally approves the Governor's appointment as required by law, with Dischinger's term set to expire January 13, 2030. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution (38-0) on March 27, 2025, completing the confirmation process. This is a procedural action confirming an existing appointment, not a policy change affecting students or university operations.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in honor of Charles Larry Elswick, a former mine inspector and community member from Pikeville, Kentucky, who passed away. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family and community and requires the Clerk to send a copy to Senator Phillip Wheeler for delivery to the family. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This resolution confirms Tonya Clemons' reappointment as an administrative law judge in Kentucky's Department of Workers' Claims for a term ending July 14, 2028. It directly affects Clemons, who will continue serving in this role, and the Department of Workers' Claims, which retains her appointment. The resolution is procedural, requiring Senate confirmation of the governor's reappointment under state law, and was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2025.
Amend KRS 259.120 to allow the county judge/executive to contract for the performance of specific duties required to be performed when an equine is subject to being taken up by a person or organization that provides animal sheltering services; require the contract to be approved by the county fiscal court; establish immunity from criminal and civil liability.
This is a commemorative resolution (SR 239) honoring Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman, a former University of Louisville basketball player, NBA star with the Milwaukee Bucks, and Louisville community leader who passed away on March 11, 2025. The resolution formally adjourns the Kentucky Senate in his memory and expresses the Senate's sympathy and recognition of his athletic achievements, business success, and community contributions. It directs the Senate Clerk to send a copy to his family. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves as a symbolic tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 254), not a policy bill. It honors Alicia Short McKenzie, a Paintsville, Kentucky resident who died on March 3, 2025, by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in her memory. The resolution expresses the Senate's deepest sympathies to her family and community, acknowledging her life of kindness and service. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any group, as it is a symbolic gesture of remembrance.
This resolution confirms David L. Figg's appointment to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees to fill the remaining term after Kimberly McCann's departure, ending June 30, 2030. It completes the required Senate confirmation process for a governor's appointment under Kentucky law (KRS 164.131). The resolution does not change university governance policies or affect broader stakeholders - it solely formalizes an existing appointment.
This resolution confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of Todd Case to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission for a term ending July 1, 2025. It directly affects Todd Case, a representative of the coal transportation industry, as specified under Kentucky law (KRS 164.2807). The resolution formally approves his appointment to serve on the commission, which advises on energy planning and inventory matters. The Senate unanimously adopted this confirmation on March 27, 2025.
This resolution confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of Nathaniel Adams to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission for a term ending July 1, 2026. It directly affects Adams, who will serve as a representative for commercial and industrial electrical power consumers, as specified under state law. The resolution formally approves the appointment following the Governor's November 2024 selection and meets the requirement for Senate confirmation. It does not create new policy or change commission responsibilities.
Confirm the reappointment of Keith E. Hamilton to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents for a term expiring July 21, 2030.
SR 140 is a commemorative resolution honoring Sandra Sue "Sandy" Weaver May, a retired Carrollton, Kentucky, school principal and community leader who passed away on February 8, 2025. The resolution directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in her memory following its daily session. This procedural measure does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a ceremonial expression of respect for a community member known for her work in education, church leadership, and family life. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote on March 27, 2025.
