SJR116Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Robert Stivers, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186)
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4262 · April 15, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Health Services (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 06 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, adopted 35-0
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Postsecondary Education (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026
3rd reading
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
adopted with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
passed 37-0
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186)
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