Kentucky SJR 116 — A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.

Kentucky, 2026RS. SJR 116: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actiona

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Latest action

April 17, 2026 — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186)

Summary

Direct the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders; require a report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2027; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY, EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026.

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Bill text

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Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. April 17, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186)
2. April 15, 2026delivered to Governor
3. April 15, 2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
4. April 15, 2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
5. April 15, 2026passed 37-0
6. April 15, 2026Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
7. April 15, 2026to Rules (S)
8. April 15, 2026received in Senate
9. April 15, 2026adopted with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
10. April 15, 2026floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
11. April 15, 20263rd reading
12. March 25, 2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026
13. March 25, 20262nd reading, to Rules
14. March 24, 2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
15. March 20, 2026to Postsecondary Education (H)
16. March 10, 2026to Committee on Committees (H)
17. March 10, 2026received in House
18. March 9, 20263rd reading, adopted 35-0
19. March 6, 2026passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
20. March 5, 2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 06 2026
21. March 5, 20262nd reading, to Rules
22. March 4, 2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
23. February 26, 2026to Health Services (S)
24. February 24, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)
25. February 24, 2026introduced in Senate

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