Kentucky Bills

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 252: A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Burlin Coleman.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 252), not a substantive bill. It directs the Kentucky Senate to adjourn for the day in honor of Burlin Coleman, a Pikeville businessman and community leader who died on January 23, 2025. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family and commemorates his legacy, including his work with Community Trust Bank and the University of Pikeville. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or constituents.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 178: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Caryl Pfeiffer to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.

This resolution confirms Caryl Pfeiffer's appointment to Kentucky's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission for a term ending July 1, 2026, as required by state law (KRS 164.2807) following Governor Beshear's August 2024 nomination. It directly affects Pfeiffer, who represents the fossil fuel purchasing/sale sector per commission requirements. The Senate unanimously passed the resolution on March 27, 2025, formalizing her role on the commission without altering policy or creating new obligations.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 231: A RESOLUTION honoring Cecil "Ray" Roundtree for his service to Kentucky's students and teachers.

This resolution honors Cecil "Ray" Roundtree for his 42-year career in Kentucky public education, including 27 years with the Kentucky Department of Education and Laurel County Schools, plus 15 years assisting school districts post-retirement. It also recognizes his decades of service to retired teachers through leadership roles in the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association (KRTA). The Senate formally resolves to acknowledge his contributions to students, educators, and communities across Kentucky. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to deliver a copy to Senator Brandon Storm, who personally credits Roundtree as a mentor. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or financial implications.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SCR 34: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life of Patrick "Pat" J. Crowley.

SCR 34 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late journalist Patrick "Pat" J. Crowley. It directs the Kentucky General Assembly to adjourn in his memory and expresses condolences to his family. The resolution recognizes Crowley's 27-year career in journalism, his work covering Kentucky politics, and his community contributions, but contains no policy changes or funding provisions. As a commemorative resolution, it has no direct impact on legislation or constituents.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 177: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Keith Murt to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.

This resolution confirms Keith Murt's appointment to Kentucky's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, effective until July 1, 2026. It directly affects Murt (a representative of nuclear fuel industry interests, as required by Kentucky law) and the commission, which advises on energy policy. The resolution is procedural - it does not create new laws or policies but formally approves a governor-appointed position under existing state law (KRS 164.2807). The Senate unanimously adopted it on March 27, 2025, with no debate or amendments.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 247: A RESOLUTION honoring University of Kentucky Women's Basketball Coach Kenny Brooks, the 2025 Sporting News National Women's Coach of the Year.

This ceremonial resolution (SR 247) formally honors University of Kentucky Women's Basketball Coach Kenny Brooks for being named the 2025 Sporting News National Women's Coach of the Year. It recognizes his coaching achievements, including leading the Kentucky Wildcats to their best win total since 2019-20 and a fourth-place SEC finish. The resolution, adopted by the Kentucky Senate on March 27, 2025, expresses the Senate's support and congratulates Brooks on his award. It has no legal effect or policy impact - it is purely a ceremonial gesture of recognition. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to deliver a copy to Coach Brooks.

passed · Kentucky · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 85: A RESOLUTION to promote the financial literacy of Kentuckians.

Urge the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions and the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission to work together to educate financial service vendors and financial institutions in Kentucky about financial education resources that consumers can utilize to develop and promote their financial literacy.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 126: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William Crawford to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System.

This resolution confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of William Crawford to serve on the Teachers' Retirement System Board of Trustees, replacing John Boardman. It directly affects William Crawford, who will serve a term expiring March 10, 2025, as required by Kentucky law (KRS 161.250). The bill's sole mechanism is the Senate's formal confirmation of the governor's appointment, following procedural requirements. As a procedural resolution, it does not change retirement policies or affect broader legislative matters.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 134: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Teresa Trimble Hail to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents.

This resolution confirms Governor Andy Beshear's appointment of Teresa Trimble Hail to fill a vacancy on the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, replacing Michael Garland. The appointment, made under state law requiring Senate confirmation, covers a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate unanimously adopted the resolution on March 27, 2025, to formally approve her position on the university's governing board. This is a routine procedural confirmation with no new policy changes.

in committee · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SR 105: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Derrick Giles Helm to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents.

This resolution confirms Derrick Giles Helm's appointment to the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents, replacing Linda Ball. It formally approves Governor Beshear's July 2024 appointment under state law, extending Helm's term until June 30, 2030. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy but completes the required Senate confirmation process for this board position.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 58: AN ACT relating to designating a special needs trust to receive state-administered retirement benefits.

Amend KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to define "special needs trust" (SNT) for purposes of the State Police Retirement System, Kentucky Employees Retirement System, and County Employees Retirement System; amend the definition of "person" to include a SNT, and amend the definition of "beneficiary" to exclude sole beneficiary of a SNT; amend KRS 16.578 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement benefit; amend KRS 61.623 to allow a trustee to receive checks on behalf of a SNT; amend KRS 61.635 to allow a person who is the beneficiary of a SNT to be designated as the beneficiary of a lifetime retirement benefit; require the trustee of a SNT to notify the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) upon the death of the beneficiary of a SNT and repay any payment not properly payable to the SNT; allow KPPA to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the SNT provisions; amend KRS 61.640 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement payment if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 78.5532 to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime retirement benefit if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 161.525, relating to the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to allow a SNT to receive a lifetime annuity if a member dies before retirement; amend KRS 161.640 to allow checks to be sent by mail to the trustee of a SNT; require the trustee to notify the TRS upon the death of the beneficiary; require any payments not properly payable to the SNT to be repaid to TRS; allow TRS to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the SNT provisions; amend KRS 161.700 to require TRS to assign annuity payments to a SNT, issue payments to the trustee, and prevent annuity payments from being used to reimburse any state for any Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of the beneficiary of a SNT; amend KRS 21.420 , relating to the Judicial Retirement Plan, to allow for a SNT to be selected as a beneficiary, and define "special needs trust"; amend KRS 21.425 to allow a member to designate a SNT to receive lifetime survivorship benefits on behalf of a surviving spouse, dependent child, or disabled child.

passed · Kentucky · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 59: AN ACT relating to affordable housing.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to allow religious institutions to develop affordable housing without submission to review by a planning unit if the development is approved by a local government.

Topics ✓ Housing

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