A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Monica Kennison to the Board of Nursing.
Summary
SR229 is a Senate resolution confirming the appointment of Monica Kennison to the Kentucky Board of Nursing. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear appointed Kennison on June 11, 2025, under KRS 314.121 and Executive Order 2025-2026, to replace Jacob Higgins for a term ending June 30, 2028. It also notes that she meets the statutory qualification for the seat reserved for graduate degree nurse educators.
The measure is procedural rather than substantive: it does not create new policy or change nursing regulations, but instead completes the Senate’s confirmation role for a gubernatorial appointee to a state licensing and oversight board. By confirming Kennison, the Senate authorizes her to serve on the Board of Nursing, which helps maintain the board’s membership and its ability to regulate nursing practice and licensure in Kentucky.
Impact
SR229 affects Kentucky’s Board of Nursing by confirming one member’s appointment and thereby filling a board seat designated for a graduate degree nurse educator under KRS 314.121. It does not amend the underlying statute, but it gives effect to the governor’s appointment and ensures continued board operation and representation required by law. The practical impact is on the Board of Nursing, the nursing profession, and the state’s licensure and regulatory system.
Sentiment
The available record shows strong, unanimous support for the resolution. The Senate adopted the measure 38-0, and the recorded vote on third reading was 37-0, indicating no opposition in the chamber. With no committee transcript or debate provided, the overall sentiment appears routine and noncontroversial, consistent with a standard confirmation resolution.
Contention
No notable contention is evident in the available materials. The resolution simply confirms that Monica Kennison meets the statutory qualifications for the educator seat on the Board of Nursing, and there is no recorded debate, dissent, or committee opposition. Any potential point of interest would be the appointment itself and the statutory requirement that the seat be filled by a graduate degree nurse educator, but the vote suggests that this qualification was not disputed.