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All 14,689 Active 8,035 In committee 7,985 Passed 4,536 Signed 1,954 Failed 136

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 266: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Rebecca Hogston.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill), adopted by the Kentucky Senate on March 27, 2025. It honors Rebecca Hogston, a Kentucky resident who died on November 6, 2024, by directing the Senate to adjourn in her memory. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy to her family and community, and requires the Clerk to deliver a copy to Senator Phillip Wheeler for the family. It has no policy impact or financial implications - it is purely a symbolic tribute.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 130: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jeffrey Brock to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.

This resolution confirms Jeffrey Brock's appointment to Kentucky's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, as required by law. It directly affects Brock (who will serve until July 1, 2025) and the Commission, which gains a member representing Kentucky coal producers. The bill's sole mechanism is the Senate's formal approval of the governor's appointment, following standard confirmation procedures. The resolution passed unanimously (38-0) on March 27, 2025.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 148: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Fred Shortridge to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.

This resolution confirms Fred Shortridge's appointment to Kentucky's Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, where he will serve until December 31, 2026, representing the Eighth District. The Senate unanimously approved the resolution (38-0) on March 27, 2025, following Governor Beshear's January 2025 appointment.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 149: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Brandon Thomas Garnett to the Kentucky State Fair Board.

This resolution confirms Brandon Thomas Garnett's appointment to the Kentucky State Fair Board, a position he was named to by the Commissioner of Agriculture on May 17, 2024. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution on March 27, 2025, formally approving his service for a term ending May 17, 2028. As a procedural confirmation (not a policy bill), it directly affects Garnett and the State Fair Board's membership, with no new legislative provisions.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 168: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Stephen Allen Trimble to the Kentucky Board of Education.

This resolution (SR 168) confirms Governor Andy Beshear's reappointment of Stephen Allen Trimble to the Kentucky Board of Education for a term ending April 14, 2028. It directly affects Trimble, who will continue serving on the board, and follows standard procedure requiring Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments under KRS 156.029. The resolution has no new policy provisions - it solely formalizes an existing reappointment. The Senate passed it unanimously (38-0) on March 27, 2025.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 258: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Donnie Gene Bowling.

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Donnie Gene Bowling, a Kentucky resident who passed away on November 11, 2024. The Senate resolves to adjourn its session in his memory, expressing profound sympathy for his family. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to deliver a copy to Senator Phillip Wheeler for the family. It has no policy impact or concrete provisions beyond this symbolic gesture of remembrance.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 135: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kevin Fields to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board.

This resolution confirms Kevin Fields' appointment to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board for a term ending July 31, 2028. It directly affects Fields (a farmer from Berea, Madison County) by formally ratifying his position, which was initially appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture under state law. The resolution has no new policy provisions - it solely approves an existing appointment requiring Senate confirmation.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 153: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Eston Glover to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission Executive Committee.

This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's appointment of Eston Glover to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission Executive Committee for a term ending July 1, 2027. It does not create new policy or affect broader groups - it solely formalizes one individual's appointment to an existing state commission role. The resolution follows Kentucky law requiring Senate confirmation for this position and references Glover's qualifications matching the role's requirements. It passed unanimously (38-0) in the Senate on March 27, 2025.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 173: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Jacqueline Jaretta Grisby Burnside to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee.

Confirm the reappointment of Jacqueline Jaretta Grisby Burnside to the Standards and Assessments Process Review Committee for a term expiring May 27, 2028.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 152: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael Cochran to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation.

SR 152 is a Senate resolution confirming Michael Cochran's appointment to the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. It formally approves an appointment already made by Commissioner Jonathan Shell under state law (KRS 247.944), for a term ending July 3, 2028. The resolution does not create new policy but completes the required Senate confirmation process for this specific appointment. It directly affects Cochran, who will serve on the corporation representing livestock farmers, and the corporation itself.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 176: A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Priscilla Keller to the Education Professional Standards Board.

SR 176 is a procedural resolution confirming Governor Beshear's reappointment of Priscilla Keller to the Education Professional Standards Board for a term ending June 29, 2027. It directly affects Priscilla Keller, who represents elementary school teachers per KRS 161.028, and requires Senate confirmation as mandated by law. The resolution formally adopts the Senate's approval of this reappointment, with no substantive policy changes beyond confirming an existing appointment. The Senate passed it unanimously (38-0) on March 27, 2025.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SCR 223: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing America's River Roots Festival as an official 250th celebration event for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

SCR 223 is a ceremonial resolution designating the America's River Roots Festival as an official 250th anniversary celebration event for Kentucky. It recognizes the festival's role in highlighting the state's Ohio River Valley heritage, including cultural traditions, music, cuisine, and bourbon history. The resolution urges Kentucky's Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to formally designate the festival (October 8-12, 2025) as part of the Commonwealth's 250th-anniversary observance, aiming to promote tourism and economic growth. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws but provides official recognition.