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SR 251

Celebrating the life of William Gerald Massengill.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 38 co-sponsors

Confirms Peter Naake’s reappointment as administrative law judge for the Department of Workers’ Claims through July 14, 2028, ensuring continued adjudication continuity.

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Bill Summary · SR 251

Summary — SR 251 (Resolution confirming reappointment of Peter Naake)

Purpose

SR 251 is a Senate resolution that formally confirms the reappointment of Peter Naake to serve as an administrative law judge (ALJ) in Kentucky’s Department of Workers’ Claims. It implements the constitutional/statutory requirement that gubernatorial reappointments to this position be ratified by the Senate.

Key provisions

  • Confirms the reappointment of Peter Naake as an administrative law judge in the Department of Workers’ Claims.
  • Recites that Governor Andy Beshear reappointed Naake on June 4, 2024 by Executive Order 2024-394, and that the appointment was made in accordance with KRS 342.230.
  • Notes that the reappointment term expires July 14, 2028.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to forward a copy of the adopted resolution and notice of its adoption to Peter Naake (Louisville, Jefferson County) and to Governor Andy Beshear (State Capitol, Room 100, Frankfort, KY 40601).

Who is affected

  • Peter Naake: the resolution confirms his continued service as an ALJ through the term specified.
  • Department of Workers’ Claims: the confirmation supports continuity in adjudication of workers’ compensation claims handled by the department’s ALJs.
  • Parties to workers’ compensation proceedings before ALJs: benefit from continuity and stability in tribunal staffing; the resolution does not change the ALJ’s duties, jurisdiction, or procedural rules.

Legal/administrative context

  • Statutory authority cited: KRS 342.230 (requirements for appointment/reappointment of ALJs in the Department of Workers’ Claims).
  • The resolution is a confirmation action only; it does not amend statute, appropriate funds, or alter ALJ powers or compensation.

Procedural timeline & status

  • Reappointment by Governor: June 4, 2024 (Executive Order 2024-394).
  • Introduced/received: metadata lists introduction/receipt in March 2025 (various dates in the legislative record).
  • Senate action: Read & adopted; final recorded adoption 38–0 (adopted on March 28, 2025 per record).
  • Clerical follow-up: Clerk to forward copies/notice to the appointee and governor upon adoption.

Sponsors / Cosponsors

  • Sponsors listed in the provided record: Kenya Wicks; Sonya Halpern; Kim Jackson; Ed Harbison; Nikki Merritt; Sheikh Rahman; Derek Mallow; Donzella James; Randal Mangham; Freddie Powell Sims; Nan Orrock; Tonya Anderson; Gail Davenport; Jason Esteves; Michael 'Doc' Rhett; Kay Kirkpatrick; Don Harmon. (Record also notes “Co-Sponsor All Senators” and unanimous adoption.)

Impact

SR 251 is administrative and non‑fiscal in nature: it confirms a gubernatorial reappointment to ensure an ALJ vacancy is filled through July 14, 2028, promoting continuity in workers’ compensation adjudication. No legislative changes to law, funding, or ALJ duties are made.

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

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