A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of William Jones to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority.
Summary
SR269 is a Senate resolution confirming the reappointment of William Jones to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority (KEMI). The resolution states that Governor Andy Beshear reappointed Jones on March 13, 2026, under KRS 342.807 and Executive Order 2026-074, for a term ending December 31, 2029, and that the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. The measure simply ratifies that executive appointment and directs the Senate clerk to notify the appointee and the governor.
The bill does not create new programs, change benefit rules, or alter the structure of KEMI; instead, it confirms a specific board member’s continued service. Its practical effect is limited to maintaining the composition of the authority’s board under existing law, particularly the statutory requirements in KRS 342.807 governing board appointments and qualifications.
Impact
SR269 has a narrow administrative impact on Kentucky law by confirming a gubernatorial reappointment to the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority board under KRS 342.807. It does not amend the statute, but it completes the confirmation process required for the appointment to take effect and allows William Jones to continue serving through the stated term. The resolution affects the governance of KEMI, a public entity tied to workers' compensation insurance administration in Kentucky.
Sentiment
The available voting history indicates strong support and no opposition: the Senate adopted the resolution 38-0, with a recorded third-reading vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays. No committee transcripts are available, but the unanimous vote suggests the appointment was noncontroversial and broadly accepted by members.
Contention
There is no recorded substantive contention in the available materials. Because the resolution concerns a single board reappointment rather than policy change, any discussion would likely have centered on the appointee’s qualifications and compliance with statutory requirements under KRS 342.807. The unanimous vote indicates no visible disagreement over the nomination or the authority’s governance.