Kentucky legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SR262: A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 15, 2026
Confirm the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board for a term expiring May 27, 2029.
What the bill says
A resolution confirming the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board. WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, in accordance with KRS 247.090 and by virtue of Executive Order 2025-006, Commissioner Jonathan Shell appointed Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board for a term expiring May 27, 2029; and WHEREAS, the appointment is subject to Senate confirmation; and WHEREAS, Darrin Benton has been determined to meet the requirements of KRS 247.090, representing the Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Section 1. The Senate hereby confirms the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board. Section 2. The Clerk of the Senate shall forward a copy of this Resolution and notification of its adoption to Darrin Benton of Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, and to Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Corporate Drive Complex, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. XXXX 2/3/2026 9:23 AM Jacketed
Sponsors
- Robert Mills (R, SD-004) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : adopted 38-0
- : posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
- : to Rules (S)
- : to Committee on Committees (S)
- : introduced in Senate
Votes
- Senate: Floor Vote RSN# 4240 (April 15, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Fairs, Confirmation Of Appointments, Boards And Commissions, Agriculture
Common questions
- What is SR262?
- SR262 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
- What does SR262 do?
- In its own words: A resolution confirming the appointment of Darrin Benton to the Kentucky State Fair Board.
- What is the status of SR262?
- Passed both chambers as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: adopted 38-0 (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR262?
- Robert Mills (R, SD-004).
- Where is the official record for SR262?
- On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/sr262.html
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