A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Larry M. Hayes to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees.
Summary
SR111 is a Senate resolution confirming the appointment of Larry M. Hayes to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear appointed Hayes on April 25, 2024, under KRS 164.821 and Executive Order 2024-304, to replace Michael Rogers for a term ending January 13, 2030. It also notes that the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation and that Hayes has been determined to meet the statutory requirements for service.
The measure does not create new policy or alter the university’s governance structure; instead, it completes the constitutionally and statutorily required confirmation process for a gubernatorial appointee. If adopted, it formally authorizes Hayes to serve on the University of Louisville Board of Trustees for the remainder of the stated term and directs the Senate Clerk to notify both Hayes and the Governor of the confirmation.
Impact
SR111 affects Kentucky’s higher-education appointment process by confirming a trustee appointment under KRS 164.821, the statute governing the University of Louisville Board of Trustees. Its practical effect is limited to validating one board member’s service and ensuring the board seat is filled for the term ending January 13, 2030. The resolution has no direct fiscal or regulatory impact beyond the governance of the university and the composition of its board.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests strong support and little opposition: the Senate passed the resolution on third reading by a vote of 38-0. No committee transcripts are available, and there is no indication of controversy in the record provided. Overall, the sentiment appears routine and favorable, consistent with a standard confirmation resolution.
Contention
No notable points of contention are reflected in the provided materials. Because the resolution is a confirmation of a single board appointment, any disagreement would likely have centered on the nominee’s qualifications, the Governor’s appointment authority, or the broader composition of the University of Louisville Board of Trustees; however, the unanimous vote and lack of transcript discussion suggest none of those issues became significant in this case.