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SR 216

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND REVIEW RHODE ISLAND'S MINIMUM WAGE

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

Confirms Gov. Beshear's appointment of Andrew Daniel Belcher to Murray State University Board of Regents through Dec 12, 2030; unanimous Senate approval.

03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SR 216

Summary — SR 216: Confirmation of Andrew Daniel Belcher to the Murray State University Board of Regents

Main purpose

SR 216 is a Senate resolution that confirms the gubernatorial appointment of Andrew Daniel Belcher to the Murray State University Board of Regents. It is an administrative/confirmatory resolution approving an executive appointment under Kentucky law.

Key provisions

  • Confirms Andrew Daniel Belcher’s appointment to the Murray State University Board of Regents.
  • Notes the appointment was made by Governor Andy Beshear by Executive Order 2024‑851 on December 13, 2024, pursuant to KRS 164.321.
  • States Belcher is replacing Virginia Gray.
  • Specifies the term for the seat expires December 12, 2030.
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to forward a copy of the adopted resolution and notification of its adoption to Andrew Daniel Belcher (Madisonville, Hopkins County, KY) and to Governor Andy Beshear (State Capitol, Room 100, Frankfort, KY 40601).

Who is affected

  • Andrew Daniel Belcher — his appointment and service on Murray State University’s Board of Regents are confirmed.
  • Murray State University — the Board of Regents will include Belcher through the stated term, potentially affecting board composition and governance decisions.
  • Governor Andy Beshear and the Secretary/Clerk of the Senate — the resolution formalizes the Governor’s appointment and directs Senate staff to provide official notification.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Appointment by Executive Order: December 13, 2024 (EO 2024‑851).
  • Senate receipt: March 3, 2025.
  • Senate consideration and actions occurred in March–April 2025 (committee reporting and readings).
  • Senate adoption/confirmation: recorded as adopted unanimously (vote 38‑0); legislative records show adoption steps in March 2025 (adopted 38‑0 on the consent calendar March 28, 2025, and related read/adopt entries on March 5, 2025).
  • Post‑adoption: Clerk to forward copies to the appointee and the Governor as specified.

Fiscal/Policy impact

  • SR 216 is a non‑appropriations, non‑regulatory confirmation resolution. It does not create new law or authorize spending; its primary effect is to approve and record the Senate’s consent to a gubernatorial appointment to a university governing board.

(Adapted from the enrolled/unofficial copy of SR 216 and legislative action records.)

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

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