A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Joan Stringer to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.
Summary
SR235 is a Senate resolution confirming the appointment of Joan Stringer to the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear appointed Stringer on July 24, 2025, under KRS 164.321 and Executive Order 2025-458, for a term ending June 30, 2028, and that the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. It also notes that Stringer has been determined to meet the statutory requirements for service on the board.
The measure does not change substantive law or create new policy; instead, it carries out the Senate’s confirmation role for a gubernatorial appointment to a university governing board. If adopted, it formally places Joan Stringer on the Kentucky State University Board of Regents for the remainder of the appointed term and directs the Senate Clerk to notify both Stringer and the Governor.
Impact
SR235 affects the composition of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents by confirming a gubernatorial appointee to a term running through June 30, 2028. It operates within KRS 164.321, the statute governing board appointments, and has no direct effect on broader state law beyond the confirmation process for this specific higher-education board seat.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support and little controversy: the resolution passed the Senate 38-0, with a recorded third-reading vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. There were no committee transcripts indicating debate or opposition, and the unanimous outcome points to a routine confirmation with generally favorable sentiment.
Contention
No notable points of contention are evident in the provided materials. The resolution is a standard confirmation measure, and the absence of recorded opposition or committee discussion suggests that the appointment itself was not disputed. Any potential concern would likely have centered on the appointee’s qualifications under KRS 164.321, but the resolution expressly states that those requirements were met.