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SR 265

Commending Virginia Natural Gas.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 32 co-sponsors

Confirms Governor Beshear's appointment of Jimmy "Jay" Smith to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, authorizing service through December 31, 2028.

Bill text as passed Senate (SR265ER)
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Bill Summary · SR 265

Summary — SR 265 (Resolution confirming appointment of Jimmy "Jay" Smith)

Purpose

SR 265 is a Senate resolution that formally confirms the Governor’s appointment of Jimmy "Jay" Smith to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. The resolution finalizes Smith’s membership on the Commission for the First Commission District under Kentucky law.

Key provisions

  • Confirms the appointment of Jimmy "Jay" Smith to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.
  • Notes that the appointment was made by Governor Andy Beshear by Executive Order 2025‑017 on January 20, 2025.
  • Records that the appointment complies with the statutory requirements of KRS 150.022 and that Smith represents the First Commission District.
  • States the term of appointment runs through December 31, 2028.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to forward a copy of the resolution and notification of its adoption to Jimmy "Jay" Smith (Paducah, McCracken County) and to Governor Andy Beshear (State Capitol, Suite 100, Frankfort, KY 40601).

Who/what is affected

  • Jimmy "Jay" Smith — his appointment is confirmed, enabling him to serve on the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.
  • Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission — gains a confirmed member for the First Commission District; the Commission’s composition and quorum/decision-making capacity may be affected depending on prior vacancies.
  • State agencies and stakeholders (hunters, anglers, conservation groups, wildlife management interests) to the extent the Commission’s membership influences Commission decisions, rulemaking, or policy guidance.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Appointment by Governor: Executive Order 2025‑017, dated January 20, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • Received by Secretary of the Senate: March 12, 2025
    • Read & adopted (initial): March 19, 2025 (reported enrolled)
    • Posted for passage on Consent Orders of the Day: March 28, 2025
    • Adopted (final recorded vote): March 28, 2025 — adopted 38–0
    • Additional filing/clerical entries and co‑sponsor additions occurred in late April–May 2025.
  • The resolution is a non‑bill legislative action (simple confirmation resolution); it does not create new law or appropriate funds.

Impact

SR 265 is procedural and administrative in nature: it affirms an existing executive appointment and enables Jimmy "Jay" Smith to perform the statutory duties of a Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission member through December 31, 2028. The resolution contains no policy changes or fiscal provisions.

Note: The bill file includes other unrelated draft resolution texts; the above summary describes the final Kentucky SR 265 regarding the confirmation of Jimmy "Jay" Smith.

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

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