Senate
Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

SJR116

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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.

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.

PhysiciansPublic HealthReports MandatedUniversities and CollegesAppropriationsEducation, HigherEffective Dates, EmergencyHealth and Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health Facilities

Introduced: February 24, 2026

Last action: April 17, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 186)
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Legislative History

Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
To Health Services (S)
Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, March 06 2026 (clerical)
Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Passed Over And Retained In The Orders Of The Day (clerical)
Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Adopted 35-0 (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Robert Stivers
Robert Stivers

Senator · Senate District 25

Primary sponsor
Robert.Stivers@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

Portrait of Brandon Storm
Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

Co-sponsor
Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

March 9, 2026

Senate: 3rd reading, adopted 35-0

Yea: 35
Nay: 0
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April 15, 2026

House floor vote

Yea: 78
Nay: 0
April 15, 2026

House floor vote

Yea: 96
Nay: 0
April 15, 2026

Senate: Passed 37-0

Yea: 37
Nay: 0