A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kenton W. Bottoms II to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.
Summary
SR258 is a Senate resolution confirming the appointment of Kenton W. Bottoms II to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear appointed Bottoms on December 16, 2025, under KRS 150.022 and Executive Order 2025-843, for a term ending December 31, 2028. It also notes that Bottoms was determined to meet the statutory requirements for the Sixth Commission District.
The measure does not create new policy or change the commission’s powers; instead, it completes the Senate’s constitutional and statutory role in confirming an executive appointment. If adopted, it formally authorizes Bottoms to serve on the commission and directs the Senate Clerk to notify him and the Governor of the confirmation.
Impact
SR258 affects Kentucky’s appointment process for the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission by confirming one member’s service under KRS 150.022. It has no direct effect on substantive fish, wildlife, or conservation law, but it determines who may participate in commission decisions affecting wildlife management, hunting and fishing policy, and related regulatory oversight.
Sentiment
The available record shows broad support and no opposition. The Senate adopted the resolution 38-0, and the recorded third-reading vote was unanimous among those voting. With no committee transcript or debate provided, the overall sentiment appears routine and noncontroversial, reflecting standard confirmation of an executive appointment.
Contention
There is no documented contention in the provided materials. The resolution is a straightforward confirmation measure, and the unanimous vote suggests no visible disagreement over the nominee’s qualifications, the district representation, or the Governor’s appointment authority. Any potential concern would likely have centered on whether the appointee met the statutory requirements of KRS 150.022, but the resolution expressly states that he did.