Sen. Julie Adams

Maddy summarySR 128 is a procedural resolution confirming John Crockett's appointment to Kentucky's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission for a term ending July 1, 2025. It follows Governor Beshear's August 2024 appointment (per KRS 164.2807) and meets requirements for representing a Kentucky investor-owned utility. The Senate unanimously adopted this resolution on March 27, 2025, with no debate or amendments. This resolution does not change policy but formally approves an existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically honors Senator Aaron Reed as the first Navy SEAL to serve in the Kentucky Senate. It recognizes his 22-year military career as a Navy SEAL - including combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan - and his subsequent service as a local entrepreneur and state senator representing District 7. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's appreciation for his leadership and military background, directing the Clerk to provide him a copy as a token of recognition. It does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summarySR 115 is a procedural resolution confirming Gregory Leist's appointment to Kentucky's Parole Board, replacing James Nickell for the remainder of a term ending August 3, 2026. The resolution formally approves a nomination made by Governor Andy Beshear under state law (KRS 439.320), which requires Senate confirmation for such appointments. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond confirming Leist's position on the Parole Board. The Senate unanimously adopted it on March 27, 2025, after it was introduced on March 4.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Kevin Nolan's appointment to Kentucky's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, a body that advises on energy policy and infrastructure. It directly affects Nolan (a residential electricity consumer representative) and the Commission by formally approving his 2024 gubernatorial appointment for a term ending July 1, 2026. The bill has no policy changes - it is purely procedural, following state law requiring Senate confirmation of the Governor's appointment.

Maddy summarySB 2 prohibits the use of public funds (state/local government money) in Kentucky correctional facilities for hormone treatments or surgeries related to gender reassignment. It defines "cosmetic service or elective procedure" to include cross-sex hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery, and bans funding for these except in rare cases where stopping treatment would cause immediate physical harm to an inmate. The law directly affects incarcerated individuals in Kentucky state and local correctional facilities by restricting access to these medical treatments using taxpayer money. It became law without the Governor's signature on March 27, 2025, after passing the legislature. The bill does not affect medical care unrelated to gender transition or private funding.

Maddy summarySB 202 is a procedural bill that updates formatting requirements for administrative regulations in Kentucky. It amends KRS 13A.220 to specify detailed rules for submitting paper and electronic versions of regulations, including document size, margins, font, page numbering, and required content like "RELATES TO" and "STATUTORY AUTHORITY" sections. The bill directly affects state administrative bodies (like departments and agencies) that create or amend regulations, requiring them to follow standardized filing procedures. It does not change substantive regulations or impact the public directly. The bill passed and was signed into law as Acts Ch. 82.

Amend KRS 229.011 to redefine "exhibition"; amend KRS 229.045 to require sanctioning bodies to provide notice to the Boxing and Wrestling Commission of all combat sports exhibitions not covered under this chapter.