AN ACT relating to the endowed research fund, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Appropriate General Fund moneys in the amount of $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the endowed research fund; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.

Appropriations Budget and Financial Administration Education, Finance Education, Higher Effective Dates, Emergency State Agencies Research Universities and Colleges Fiscal Note

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This bill would direct $150 million in state General Fund money to Kentucky's endowed research fund during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The endowed research fund supports research activities at the state's public universities. The emergency designation means it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. Who it may affect: public university researchers, faculty, and students across Kentucky.

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