Summary — SR 176
Note on sources and scope
- The materials provided contain multiple different resolutions all labeled “SR 176” from different jurisdictions (Kentucky, Illinois, Georgia, Hawaii). This summary focuses on the final/enrolled Kentucky version identified in the “Current/Final” section of the packet (a Senate resolution confirming a gubernatorial reappointment). At the end of this summary I note the other SR‑176 drafts found in the packet so you can cross‑check jurisdiction/version if needed.
Key purpose and intent
- To confirm the Governor’s reappointment of Priscilla Keller to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) to represent elementary school teachers.
Background and legal authority
- The reappointment was made by Governor Andy Beshear by Executive Order 2024‑472 on July 11, 2024, pursuant to KRS 161.028 (statutory provisions governing EPSB appointments).
- The reappointment term expires June 29, 2027.
- The reappointment was subject to Senate confirmation under Kentucky law.
Primary provisions
- Section 1: The Senate confirms the reappointment of Priscilla Keller to the Education Professional Standards Board.
- Section 2: The Clerk of the Senate is directed to forward a copy of the adopted resolution and notice of adoption to:
- Priscilla Keller of Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky; and
- Governor Andy Beshear, State Capitol, Room 100, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Who is affected
- Priscilla Keller (the appointee) — continuation of an EPSB board seat through June 29, 2027.
- Education Professional Standards Board — membership and representation for elementary school teachers maintained.
- Governor’s office and Senate Clerk — administrative recipients of the adopted resolution.
- Indirectly, Kentucky elementary school teachers and education stakeholders who are represented on EPSB.
Procedural / timeline highlights (as provided)
- Reappointment by executive order: July 11, 2024.
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate: February 25, 2025.
- Read & adopted by the Senate: March 5, 2025 (and other read/adopted entries noted).
- Enrolled and signed by the President of the Senate, then sent to the Secretary of State: June 10, 2025.
Administrative effect
- Confirms and documents the Governor’s appointment for public record and informs the appointee and Governor of the Senate’s action. No substantive policy or regulatory changes; procedural/confirmatory in nature.
Other SR 176 materials in the packet (for clarification)
- An Illinois SR 176 declaring June 20, 2025 as FSHD Awareness Day (facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy).
- A Georgia SR 176 commending Laura Wood as Lanier High School’s 2024–2025 Teacher of the Year.
- A Hawaii SR 176 (and an SD1) supporting expanded relations between Hawaii and the Kingdom of Norway (includes committee actions and calendar activity).
- Because multiple jurisdictions used the same resolution number, confirm the intended state and final enrolled text before citing or acting on this material.
Related bill noted in the packet
- SCR 196 (listed as a companion) — jurisdiction/version not specified in the provided materials; verify in the relevant legislative database if needed.
