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SR 214

Commending Josh A. Wyche, Sr.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Jordan

Confirms Thomas Colley appointment to the Kentucky Board of Physicians and Advisors (APRNs seat) for 2024–2028, completing statutory confirmation and APRN representation.

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Bill Summary · SR 214

Summary — SR 214 (Senate Resolution)

Purpose

SR 214 is a Senate resolution to confirm the appointment of Thomas Colley to the Kentucky Board of Physicians and Advisors. The resolution formally approves an appointment made by the Kentucky Board of Nursing and completes the statutory confirmation step required for membership on that advisory board.

Key provisions

  • Confirms the appointment of Thomas Colley to the Board of Physicians and Advisors.
  • Notes the appointment was made by the Kentucky Board of Nursing on October 24, 2024, for a term expiring October 24, 2028.
  • States that Mr. Colley has been determined to meet the requirements of KRS 218B.020, serving in the seat representing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to forward a copy of the adopted resolution and notice of its adoption to:
    • Thomas Colley of Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky; and
    • Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40222.

Background / Legal authority

  • The appointment and confirmation process is carried out in accordance with KRS 218B.020, which governs the composition and appointments to the Board of Physicians and Advisors. That statute requires specific representation (including APRNs) on the board; SR 214 confirms that the appointee satisfies those statutory requirements.

Who is affected / Impact

  • Direct effect: Thomas Colley becomes a confirmed member of the Board of Physicians and Advisors and may serve through October 24, 2028.
  • Institutional effect: The Board of Physicians and Advisors (an advisory body related to public health and emergency/controlled substances oversight under state law) retains statutorily required APRN representation.
  • Fiscal/operational impact: None specified — SR 214 is a confirmation resolution and does not appropriate funds or change substantive policy.

Procedural history & status

  • Introduced/received by the Secretary of the Senate: March 3, 2025.
  • Read and adopted by the Senate (recorded vote): adopted 38–0 (March 5, 2025).
  • Reported enrolled: March 5, 2025.
  • Clerk instructed to transmit copies to the appointee and the Kentucky Board of Nursing following adoption.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Multiple primary sponsors, including Senators Mike Hodges, Marty Harbin, Clint Dixon, Brian Strickland, Larry Walker III, Bill Cowsert, and others. Sen. Mike Simmons listed as a cosponsor.
  • Companion/related measure: SCR 238 (listed as a companion).

This resolution is a routine, non‑controversial confirmation completing the statutory appointment process for a board member representing advanced practice registered nurses.

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

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