This resolution honors Jay Hartz, the Director of the Legislative Research Commission, as he retires after 27 years of service. It directs the Senate to formally adjourn in his name and instructs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to him as a gesture of appreciation. The bill recognizes his leadership roles and contributions to the agency but does not change any laws or policies.
This Senate resolution confirms the reappointment of Anne Veno to the Kentucky Board of Nursing for a term ending on June 30, 2029. The bill formalizes a decision made by Governor Andy Beshear, who appointed Veno to represent LeadingAge Kentucky after she met the state's legal requirements. Once passed, the resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send official notification of the confirmation to both Anne Veno and the Governor.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Monica Kennison to Kentucky's Board of Nursing, a body that helps set standards and regulations for the nursing profession. The Senate voted to approve her selection by Governor Andy Beshear, recognizing her qualifications as a graduate-level nurse educator. Once confirmed, Kennison will serve a term ending on June 30, 2028, replacing the previous member, Jacob Higgins. This procedural action formalizes her role without changing any existing laws or policies.
This resolution confirms Ken Hunt's appointment to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents, a body that oversees the state's community and technical colleges. The measure validates Hunt's selection by Governor Andy Beshear, ensuring he serves a term ending on September 2, 2030, to replace Tiffany Jenkins. By passing this bill, the Senate completes the required confirmation process for the appointee, allowing him to officially begin his duties on the board.
This resolution formally confirms the appointment of Debra Wulfeck to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents. The bill validates a selection made by Governor Andy Beshear, ensuring Wulfeck meets legal requirements for the position. Upon passage, she will serve on the board until her term expires on June 30, 2027. This action is a procedural step required by state law to finalize her role in university governance.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Justin Kyle Mitchell to the Education Professional Standards Board in Kentucky, a body that sets standards for educators. The bill validates a previous appointment made by the Governor, ensuring Mitchell continues his role representing middle school teachers until his term ends on June 30, 2028. By passing this measure, the Senate officially approves Mitchell's continued service on the board without adding new policies or changing existing laws.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Kathryn Thomas to the Kentucky Board of Claims, a body that handles claims against the state government. The bill validates an earlier decision by Governor Andy Beshear to appoint Thomas for a term ending on June 29, 2029, after determining she meets legal requirements. Once passed, the Senate Clerk will send official copies of the resolution to both Thomas and the Governor to formalize the appointment.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Fritz Giesecke to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, a body that advises on agricultural policy. The process validates an earlier selection made by the governor, ensuring Giesecke meets state legal requirements for the role. Once passed, the document formally notifies both the appointee and the governor's office that the Senate has approved his two-year term.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Andrew Marshall Coyle to the Kentucky State Fair Board, a group that helps organize and oversee the annual state fair. The legislation validates a previous selection made by the governor's office, noting that Coyle represents the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and meets the legal requirements for the role. By passing this measure, the Senate formally approves Coyle's membership until his term ends in May 2029. The bill also instructs the Senate clerk to send official copies of the confirmation to both the appointee and the state agriculture commissioner.
This bill confirms the appointment of Arthur Ryan to the Kentucky Board of Nursing for a term ending on June 30, 2029. The resolution validates his selection by Governor Andy Beshear to fill the vacancy left by Alice Calhoun, who resigned from the position. By passing this measure, the Senate officially completes the confirmation process required by state law for Ryan to serve on the board. The legislation also directs the Senate Clerk to send copies of the resolution to both Arthur Ryan and Governor Beshear.
Adjourn in honor and commendation of Rebecca (Becky) Harilson for her decades of distinguished service to the Kentucky State Senate and the Legislative Research Commission.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Marilyn Mason to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending on October 30, 2029. The resolution validates a prior appointment made by the Governor, ensuring Mason continues to represent real estate practitioners on the board. Upon adoption, the Senate Clerk will notify both Mason and the Governor of the confirmation.
