This is a ceremonial memorial resolution honoring Dana Jean Combs Batten following her passing. The Senate formally adjourned in her memory, expressing condolences to her family and community through its resolution. As a non-binding tribute, it has no policy impact and serves solely to recognize her life and legacy. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2025.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Aaron Joseph Willis to Kentucky's Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee for a term ending April 14, 2030. It directly affects only Mr. Willis, who was previously reappointed by Governor Beshear under existing law (KRS 164.005). The resolution is purely procedural, requiring Senate confirmation of the governor's appointment without creating new policies or altering committee functions.
SB 50 makes a technical correction to Kentucky law regarding how multiple counties can create joint taxing districts. It updates KRS 65.188 to correctly reference the procedures in KRS 65.182-65.190 for fiscal courts or legislative bodies forming such districts. The bill does not change any policy or create new requirements - it only fixes a reference in the statute. This affects county governments seeking to establish multi-county taxing districts under existing law.
This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's appointment of Matthew Scott "Scottie" Collier to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board, replacing Daniel Stanfield for a term ending June 30, 2026. It directly affects Collier, who will serve on the board overseeing educator licensing and professional standards, and the board itself as a governing body. The Senate unanimously adopted this procedural resolution on March 27, 2025, with no debate or opposition. The resolution serves only to formalize an existing executive appointment required by state law.
This is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It directs the Kentucky House of Representatives to adjourn its session in honor of baby Miya Rudd, who passed away in 2024. The resolution expresses sympathy for her family and commemorates her life, as described in the "WHEREAS" clauses. It has no policy impact or effect on any laws or individuals beyond the House's own procedural adjournment. (Note: This is a procedural resolution, so a 1-sentence summary is appropriate.)
This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's appointment of Larry M. Hayes to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees, replacing Michael Rogers. It formalizes Hayes' appointment for a term ending January 13, 2030, as required by state law, and directly affects the university's governance structure by filling a vacant board position. The resolution does not create new policy or alter existing laws.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Stephen LeLaurin to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Judicial Form Retirement System for a term ending June 30, 2028. It follows Governor Beshear's October 2024 reappointment, which required Senate confirmation under state law (KRS 21.530). The Senate unanimously adopted this resolution on March 27, 2025, formally approving LeLaurin's continued service on the board. This procedural action directly affects LeLaurin’s appointment but does not create new policy or impact broader groups.
Amend KRS 211.203 to exempt pools that share a plat with a single-family residence that are rented to guests by the owner of the residence from regulation as public pools.
This resolution confirms Governor Beshear's reappointment of Jacob Higgins to the Kentucky Board of Nursing for a term ending June 30, 2028. It directly affects Jacob Higgins, who will continue serving as a board member representing graduate degree nurse educators. The resolution is procedural, fulfilling the Senate's requirement to confirm gubernatorial appointments under state law (KRS 314.121), with no new policy changes. The Senate unanimously adopted it on March 27, 2025.
This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's reappointment of John Bissell Roberts to Kentucky's Crime Victims Compensation Board. Roberts, an attorney licensed in Kentucky with at least two years of practice, meets the state requirements for the position. The Senate unanimously approved the resolution (38-0) to formally confirm his appointment for a term ending July 1, 2028. This procedural action does not create new policy but finalizes a routine board appointment.
This resolution confirms Governor Beshear's reappointment of Corinne Marie Murphy to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term ending June 29, 2027. It directly affects Corinne Marie Murphy, who serves as a representative of postsecondary institutions on the board. The resolution follows Kentucky law (KRS 161.028), which requires Senate confirmation for such appointments, and was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2025. This is a procedural confirmation with no new policy changes.
This resolution (SR 144) confirms Michael Joseph Borchers' appointment to the Kentucky Board of Education, replacing JoAnn Adams. It directly affects Borchers, who will serve a term ending April 14, 2028, as required by state law (KRS 156.029). The Senate passed the resolution unanimously (38-0) on March 27, 2025, completing the confirmation process for the governor's appointment. This is a procedural step, not a policy change.
