A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Soozie Eastman as a member of the Kentucky Film Leadership Council.
Summary
SR224 is a Senate resolution confirming the appointment of Soozie Eastman to the Kentucky Film Leadership Council. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear appointed Eastman on July 1, 2025, under KRS 154.12-282 and Executive Order 2025-386, for a term ending June 30, 2029, and that her appointment requires Senate confirmation. It also notes that Eastman was found to meet the statutory requirements for the seat, specifically representation of local or regional film commissions.
The measure does not create new policy or programmatic authority; instead, it completes the confirmation step required by existing law for a gubernatorial appointment to a state advisory or leadership body. Its practical effect is to place Eastman formally on the Kentucky Film Leadership Council, which is tied to the state’s film industry development and related commission representation.
Impact
SR224 has a narrow legal impact: it confirms one individual’s appointment to an existing council established under KRS 154.12-282 and does not amend the statute itself. The resolution affects the composition of the Kentucky Film Leadership Council by filling a seat reserved for local or regional film commission representation, thereby allowing the council to continue operating with a confirmed member in that category.
Sentiment
The available voting history shows unanimous support, with the Senate adopting the resolution 38-0 and the recorded third-reading vote showing 37 yeas and 0 nays. There is no committee transcript or recorded debate indicating opposition or concern, suggesting the appointment was noncontroversial and broadly accepted by the chamber.
Contention
No notable contention appears in the available record. Because the resolution concerns a routine confirmation of a gubernatorial appointee who was already determined to meet the statutory qualifications, there is no evidence of disagreement over the appointee’s eligibility, the council’s role, or the underlying film-industry policy. The absence of committee discussion and the unanimous vote indicate that any potential concerns were either minimal or not raised publicly.