A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Alisha Clemons to the Board of Nursing.
Summary
SR199 is a Senate resolution confirming Governor Andy Beshear’s appointment of Alisha Clemons to the Kentucky Board of Nursing. The resolution states that Clemons was appointed on November 13, 2024, under KRS 314.121 and Executive Order 2024-752, and that her term will expire on June 30, 2026. It also notes that she has been determined to meet the statutory requirements for the seat she is filling, which represents advanced practice registered nurses.
The resolution does not change substantive law or create new regulatory requirements. Its effect is limited to the Senate’s formal confirmation of a gubernatorial appointment to a state licensing and oversight board that helps govern nursing practice in Kentucky. By confirming the appointment, the Senate authorizes Clemons to serve on the Board of Nursing for the remainder of the stated term.
The available voting history suggests the measure was noncontroversial and received unanimous support in the Senate, passing third reading 38-0 on March 28, 2025. No committee transcripts were provided, and there is no indication of organized opposition or debate in the record supplied.
Because this is an appointment confirmation resolution, the main point of interest is not policy disagreement but whether the appointee meets the statutory qualifications for the board seat. The bill specifically identifies the seat as representing advanced practice registered nurses, so the relevant constituency is the nursing profession, especially APRNs, and the Board of Nursing’s regulatory role in professional licensure and oversight.
Impact
SR199 has a narrow procedural impact: it confirms a single appointment to the Kentucky Board of Nursing and thereby allows Alisha Clemons to serve in the board position designated for an advanced practice registered nurse representative. It does not amend KRS 314.121 or alter nursing licensure standards, but it does affect the composition of the state board responsible for regulating nursing practice, licensure, and disciplinary oversight.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SR199 appears strongly positive or at least routine, with no recorded opposition in the available materials. The Senate approved the resolution unanimously, 38-0, indicating broad agreement with the appointment and little to no controversy surrounding the nominee or the confirmation process.
Contention
No notable substantive contention is reflected in the provided record. In appointment-confirmation resolutions like this one, any potential concern would typically center on whether the nominee satisfies the statutory qualifications for the seat or whether the appointment fairly represents the intended professional category. Here, the resolution expressly states that Clemons meets the requirements of KRS 314.121 and represents advanced practice registered nurses, and no objections, dissenting votes, or committee disputes are shown.