This is a procedural resolution (not a policy bill) confirming the Senate's approval of Governor Beshear's reappointment of Phillip Ryan Prokes to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee. It formally confirms Prokes' appointment for a term ending May 27, 2028, as required by state law (KRS 158.6453), with Prokes representing math teachers on the committee. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2025.
This resolution honors the Murray High School Lady Tigers golf team for winning the Kentucky 2A Girls' State Golf Tournament on September 9, 2024 - their first-ever 2A championship. It publicly recognizes the team's achievement, including top-10 finishes by players Emerson Vaughn and Macy Saylor, and acknowledges their coach and team members. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to commend the athletes' dedication and success. The Senate adopted it on March 28, 2025, to formally celebrate their historic victory.
This resolution designates April 4, 2025, as "Going Pro Day" in Kentucky to formally recognize the state's focus on workforce development through career and technical education. It highlights Kentucky's efforts by acknowledging the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), which support students in high-demand fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and IT. The resolution specifically notes KCTCS' enrollment of over 107,000 students and KDE's career pathways serving over 143,000 secondary students annually. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but publicly celebrates existing educational and workforce initiatives.
This Senate resolution (SR 244) honors Dr. James Votruba, former Northern Kentucky University president (1997-2012), by adjourning the Senate in his memory following his death on March 19, 2025. It expresses the Senate's sympathy, directs the adjournment as a tribute, and instructs the Clerk to deliver a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution with no policy changes, it affects no individuals or groups through legislative action. The resolution was adopted by voice vote on March 28, 2025.
This Senate resolution confirms Governor Beshear's reappointment of Sharon Porter Robinson to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term ending April 14, 2028. It follows the standard process where the Governor's appointment of board members requires Senate confirmation under state law (KRS 156.029). The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2025, formalizing her continued service on the Board. This action directly affects the composition of the Kentucky Board of Education, which oversees public education policy in the state.
This resolution confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of Wesley Cate to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission for a term ending July 1, 2025. It directly affects Wesley Cate, who represents Kentucky oil and gas producers as specified under state law (KRS 164.2807). The resolution serves as the Senate's formal approval of the appointment, which was made under Executive Order 2024-611 and requires legislative confirmation. The bill does not create new policy but finalizes an existing appointment to the commission, which oversees energy planning and inventory matters. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2025.
This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's reappointment of David Bryan Sloan to the Mine Safety Review Commission for a term ending May 22, 2028. It directly affects Sloan, who will continue serving on the commission overseeing mine safety regulations. The resolution is purely procedural, formally documenting the Senate's approval of the Governor's existing appointment as required by Kentucky law (KRS 351.1041), with no new policy or funding changes. The Senate unanimously adopted it on March 28, 2025.
This resolution confirms the Senate's approval of Governor Beshear's appointment of Jonathan R. VanHoose, a social studies teacher from Paintsville, to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee. The appointment, made under Kentucky law (KRS 158.6453), is for a term ending October 8, 2028. The resolution is procedural and does not create new policy; it solely formalizes an existing executive appointment requiring legislative confirmation.
This resolution confirms Joshua Cummins' appointment to Kentucky's Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission for a term ending December 31, 2028. It formally approves Governor Beshear's January 2025 appointment, which required Senate confirmation under state law (KRS 150.022), for Cummins to represent Owen County's Fifth District. The bill has no policy provisions - it solely ratifies an existing appointment.
Recognize Ginger High Colvin upon the occasion of her 500th victory as head coach of the Campbellsville University Lady Tigers women's basketball team.
This resolution confirms the Senate's approval of Governor Beshear's reappointment of Leigh Amber Snell to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term ending June 29, 2027. As a representative of middle school teachers (per KRS 161.028), Snell will continue serving on the board that sets standards for Kentucky educators. The resolution is procedural, formally documenting the Senate's required confirmation of an executive appointment with no new policy changes.
This resolution formally approves Jodi Wojcik's appointment to Kentucky's Board of Physicians and Advisors for a term ending June 15, 2027. It confirms an appointment initially made by the Kentucky Board of Nursing in 2023, as required by state law (KRS 218B.020). The resolution does not create new policy or affect public services - it solely confirms the appointment of an individual representing advanced practice registered nurses. The Senate passed it unanimously (38-0) on March 28, 2025.
