A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of David L. Figg to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.
Summary
SR179 is a simple confirmation resolution for a gubernatorial appointment to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear appointed David L. Figg on July 11, 2024, under KRS 164.131 and Executive Order 2024-482, to replace Kimberly McCann for a term ending June 30, 2030. It also notes that the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation and that Figg was found to meet the statutory qualifications.
The resolution does not create new policy, change university governance rules, or amend the underlying statute. Its practical effect is to formally approve Figg’s service on the Board of Trustees and complete the Senate’s confirmation role under Kentucky law. The resolution also directs the Senate Clerk to notify Figg and the Governor of the confirmation.
Impact
SR179 affects the composition of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees by confirming one member appointed by the Governor. It operates within KRS 164.131, the statute governing trustee appointments, and has no broader substantive impact on state law beyond completing the confirmation process for this specific appointment. The resolution is administrative and personnel-related rather than policy-changing.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support and little to no opposition: the Senate passed the resolution on third reading by a 38-0 vote. There are no committee transcripts or recorded debate snippets indicating controversy, and the measure appears to have been treated as a routine confirmation. Overall sentiment around the bill is neutral to favorable, reflecting standard legislative approval of an executive appointment.
Contention
No notable points of contention are evident in the provided record. Because there are no committee transcripts and the vote was unanimous, there is no documented disagreement over David L. Figg’s qualifications, the Governor’s appointment authority, or the underlying trustee selection process. Any potential concern would likely have centered on the appointment itself, but the available materials show no opposition.