This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 236) honoring former Bellarmine University men's basketball coach Scott Davenport upon his retirement. It recognizes his 47-year coaching career, including leading Bellarmine to an NCAA Division II national championship and multiple tournament appearances, and acknowledges his impact on student-athletes. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding; it simply expresses the Senate's congratulations and appreciation through a formal written tribute. The resolution was adopted by the Kentucky Senate on March 28, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 272), not a policy bill. It formally honors James Robert Stansbury, a Kentucky attorney and community member who died on January 16, 2025, by directing the Kentucky Senate to adjourn in his memory. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy for his passing and requests the Clerk send a copy to his family. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.
Urge the Energy and Environment Cabinet to explore and implement strategies to remove waste tires from Kentucky's streams and waterways and to submit a report on or before December 1, 2025, to the Legislative Research Commission providing legislative recommendations for doing so.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 242), not a substantive bill. It honors Paige Craig, a late Kentucky State Police employee who served as Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager and Justice Program Administrator, following her death on January 21, 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy and directs the Senate to adjourn in her memory. It has no policy provisions or impact on laws, as it is solely a commemorative gesture.
This resolution (SR 235) is a ceremonial Senate adjournment honoring Ulysses Lee "Junior" Bridgeman, a former University of Louisville basketball player, NBA star with the Milwaukee Bucks, and Louisville community leader. The Senate formally expresses sympathy for his passing, recognizes his athletic achievements, business success, and community service, and directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a commemorative gesture. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2025.
This resolution confirms Krissie Coe Fields' appointment to Kentucky's Parole Board, replacing Sharon Hardesty. It formalizes the governor's May 2024 appointment, which was subject to Senate confirmation under state law. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2025, with no debate or opposition. This is a routine procedural step confirming an existing executive appointment, not a new policy or law.
SCR 250 is a procedural resolution that officially ends the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly session. It directs the Senate and House to adjourn sine die (permanently) on Friday, March 28, 2025, with no further meetings until the 2026 Regular Session begins on January 6, 2026, or an extraordinary session called by the Governor. This resolution does not affect policy or legislation but formally concludes the current legislative session. It was adopted by both chambers on March 28, 2025.
This resolution confirms Cammie D. Grant's reappointment to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 28, 2028, as previously approved by Governor Andy Beshear. It does not create new policy or affect public programs - it solely formalizes an existing executive appointment that requires Senate confirmation under state law. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution on March 28, 2025, after the Governor's reappointment met statutory requirements. The bill directly affects only Cammie D. Grant, who will continue serving on the board.
This resolution (SR 185) confirms Darrell "Neil" Denton's appointment to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board for a term ending July 31, 2028. It directly affects Denton, who represents livestock, grain, tobacco, hay, and forage farmers, and the board itself. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution on March 28, 2025, to formally approve the appointment made by the Commissioner of Agriculture under state law. This is a procedural confirmation with no new policy or funding changes.
This resolution formally adjourned the Kentucky Senate on March 28, 2025, to honor Dr. Lucian Taylor, Jr., a University of Kentucky health promotion professor and founder of KYSHAPE, who died on March 12, 2025. It expresses the Senate’s sympathy for his passing and directs the Clerk to send a copy to Senator Reginald Thomas. The resolution is ceremonial, with no policy changes or direct impact beyond the Senate’s procedural tribute to Dr. Taylor’s legacy.
HR 16 is a symbolic resolution introduced by Kentucky's House of Representatives to recognize May 2025 as Myositis Awareness Month. It does not create new laws or provide funding, but formally acknowledges myositis - a group of rare autoimmune muscle diseases affecting thousands of Kentuckians and Americans - as part of efforts to increase public awareness. The resolution highlights challenges like delayed diagnosis, limited treatment options, and health disparities faced by patients, particularly women and people of color. This procedural resolution was adopted by voice vote on March 28, 2025.
This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's reappointment of Lu Settles Young to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term ending April 14, 2028. It directly affects Lu Settles Young, who was reappointed by the Governor under state law (KRS 156.029) and requires Senate confirmation. The Senate formally adopted this resolution unanimously (38-0) on March 28, 2025, to complete the confirmation process. The bill has no new policy provisions - it solely ratifies an existing executive appointment.
