KentuckySenate confirms Michael James for Parole Board through 2029
After the governor reappointed Michael James in 2025, the Senate adopted a resolution confirming him to serve on Kentucky’s Parole Board through June 16, 2029.
What it does
The Senate confirms Michael James’s reappointment to the Kentucky Parole Board. His term is set to end June 16, 2029.
Argument forConfirming James could help the Parole Board maintain continuity during his term, which is set to end in 2029.
Argument againstKeeping James on the board through 2029 could leave less room to appoint someone with a different perspective sooner.
More detail
The Senate confirms Michael James’s reappointment to the Parole Board. The confirmation covers Michael James, whom the governor reappointed on May 21, 2025. The stated term ends June 16, 2029.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15adopted 38-0Latest
- Vote recorded CONSENT PASSAGE OF SR 226. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 15posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
- Apr 14to Rules (S)Minor
- Mar 31to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
- Mar 31introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 15adopted 38-0Latest
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