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SR 122

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mark Gooch to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky Senate unanimously confirms Mark Gooch's appointment to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission through expedited consent calendar resolution.

3rd reading, adopted 38-0
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Bill Summary · SR 122

Legislative bill overview

SR 122 is a Senate resolution that confirms the appointment of Mark Gooch to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission in Kentucky. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously on March 27, 2025, after being introduced in early March and referred to the Committee on Committees.

Why is this important

The Energy Planning and Inventory Commission plays a role in state energy policy and planning decisions. Confirming appointees to state commissions ensures democratic accountability and establishes the official composition of bodies that influence Kentucky's energy direction and resource management.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The resolution provides no details about Mark Gooch's qualifications, background, experience, or potential conflicts of interest that might inform constituent understanding of the appointment.
  • Limited legislative debate: The unanimous passage and consent calendar placement suggest minimal scrutiny or discussion of the appointment in the public record.
  • Absence of nominee vetting details: There is no indication of what criteria were used to evaluate Gooch or how the selection process unfolded.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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