A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Courtney French Bourne to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee.
Summary
SR220 is a simple confirmation resolution. It approves the reappointment of Courtney French Bourne to the Governor’s Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee, a body created under Kentucky law that plays a role in the governance of postsecondary education appointments. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear reappointed Bourne on June 13, 2024, for a term ending April 14, 2030, and that the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.
The measure does not create new policy, change funding, or amend substantive law. Its effect is limited to formally confirming one individual’s continued service on the committee and directing the Senate clerk to notify the appointee and the Governor. In practical terms, it preserves the existing appointment structure for the state’s postsecondary education nominating process under KRS 164.005.
Impact
SR220 has a narrow administrative impact: it confirms a gubernatorial reappointment to the Governor’s Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee under KRS 164.005. The resolution affects the composition of that committee and, indirectly, the process for selecting or nominating postsecondary education leadership in Kentucky, but it does not alter statutory standards, appropriations, or broader education policy.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad, uncontroversial support. The Senate passed the resolution 38-0 on third reading, and there is no committee transcript indicating debate or opposition. The absence of recorded dissent is consistent with the routine nature of confirmation resolutions of this kind.
Contention
No notable contention is reflected in the bill text or available discussion. Because the resolution concerns a single reappointment and simply confirms eligibility under existing law, any potential disagreement would likely have centered on the nominee rather than on policy, but no such objections appear in the record provided. The unanimous vote indicates that the chamber did not view the appointment as controversial.