Sen. Robby Mills

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 175) confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of Garth Bustle to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, replacing Lynn Tye for a term ending June 30, 2030. It follows state law requiring Senate confirmation of such appointments and was adopted unanimously (37-1) by the Kentucky Senate on March 28, 2025. The bill directly affects Bustle's official role on the university board and the university's governance structure.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of Lisa Haydon to Kentucky's Personnel Board, filling a vacancy left by Marc Farris. It formally approves her service for a term ending January 1, 2028, as required by Kentucky law (KRS 18A.050). The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously on March 28, 2025, completing the confirmation process. This is a procedural step with no policy changes, solely validating an existing executive appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 216) formally confirms Governor Andy Beshear's appointment of Andrew Daniel Belcher to the Murray State University Board of Regents, replacing Virginia Gray. It directly affects Belcher (who will serve on the board) and the university's governance structure. The resolution serves only as the required Senate confirmation under Kentucky law (KRS 164.321), with no new policy or funding changes. It is purely procedural, following the governor's appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally confirms Governor Andy Beshear's reappointment of Cathy Hinko to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending October 29, 2028. It does not create new policies or affect any broader group; it solely addresses the procedural confirmation of one individual's appointment. The resolution follows state law requiring Senate approval for such board appointments. The Senate unanimously adopted this confirmation on March 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Laura Sanderfur's appointment to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, where she will serve until July 31, 2028. The bill formally approves her appointment, which was initially made by the Commissioner of Agriculture under state law, noting she represents farmers with agricultural diversification experience. It does not create new policies or affect broader legislation - it solely ratifies an existing appointment through Senate action. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Senate on March 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Beshear's reappointment of Grace-Nicole Danielle Burke to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee for a term ending May 27, 2028. It directly affects Burke, who serves as a language arts teacher representative on the committee per Kentucky law (KRS 158.6453). The bill is procedural, requiring Senate approval to formalize the governor's existing reappointment, with no new policy changes or program funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms James Dale Sights' reappointment to the Kentucky Board of Claims, a body that reviews government claims against the state. It directly affects Sights, who will continue serving on the Board until June 29, 2028, and the Board itself as it maintains its membership. The bill contains no new policy provisions - it solely serves as the Senate's formal approval of an appointment already made by the Governor under state law. The resolution requires no action beyond confirming the existing reappointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of Brian Weisker to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission for a term ending July 1, 2025. It directly affects Brian Weisker, who represents natural gas transportation and distribution businesses, by formally approving his position. The resolution follows standard procedure under Kentucky law (KRS 164.2807) requiring Senate confirmation for this commission appointment. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy or alter existing laws.

Amend KRS 224.1-010 to change the definition of "water" or "waters of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 224.1-300 to provide that the definitions contained therein only apply to KRS 224.1-300 and 224.1-310; amend KRS 350.010 to define "long-term treatment"; amend KRS 350.060 to establish the means of calculating the additional bond amount required for a permit or permit increment for which the Energy and Environment Cabinet determines long-term treatment is required; EMERGENCY.

Amend KRS 103.200 to include multifamily housing developments of 48 units or more in the definition of "building" for sections related to industrial revenue bonds; and amend KRS 100.347 to limit who can appeal a final action concerning planning and zoning to owners of real property contiguous to a property whose status would be changed as a result of the final action.