A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Andrew Daniel Belcher to the Murray State University Board of Regents.
Summary
SR216 is a Senate resolution confirming the appointment of Andrew Daniel Belcher to the Murray State University Board of Regents. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear appointed Belcher on December 13, 2024, under KRS 164.321 and Executive Order 2024-851 to replace Virginia Gray, with the term running through December 12, 2030. It also notes that Belcher was determined to meet the statutory requirements for service on the board.
The measure is a confirmation resolution rather than a policy bill, so it does not create new programs or change university governance rules. Its practical effect is to give Senate approval to the governor’s appointment and formally seat Belcher on the Murray State University Board of Regents, which is the governing body responsible for oversight of the university.
Impact
SR216 affects Kentucky’s higher education governance by confirming one member of the Murray State University Board of Regents under KRS 164.321. It does not amend the statute, but it operationalizes the appointment process by completing the Senate’s required confirmation step and allowing the appointee to serve the remainder of the term through December 12, 2030. The resolution directly affects the composition of the university’s board and, indirectly, the administration and oversight of Murray State University.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support for the resolution: it passed the Senate on third reading by a 38-0 vote. There are no committee transcripts or recorded debate excerpts indicating opposition or controversy, and the unanimous vote suggests the appointment was viewed favorably or as routine confirmation business.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the provided record. Because the resolution concerns a single gubernatorial appointment and there are no committee discussion snippets, there is no evidence of disagreement over Belcher’s qualifications, the appointment process, or the underlying statute. The only substantive issue is the Senate’s constitutional role in confirming the governor’s selection.