Introduced March 19, 2026
SR185
Log in to followA RESOLUTION recognizing that economic development and tourism are interdependent and requesting the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work together to explore further development of the Kentucky state park system.
Urge the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work together to enhance economic development and tourism for Kentucky through the state park system; request the cabinets to present recommendation to the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment.
Plain-language summary
This resolution calls on two state government cabinets to collaborate on finding ways to grow and improve Kentucky's state park system as a tool for both tourism and economic development. It asks those cabinets to bring their recommendations to a legislative committee for review. The resolution does not create new law but signals the Senate's support for stronger coordination between these agencies. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents and visitors who use state parks, as well as communities near state parks that may benefit from increased tourism and economic activity.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Frommeyer
Senator · Senate District 24
Co-sponsors (6)
Phillip Wheeler
Senator · Senate District 31
Matthew Deneen
Senator · Senate District 10
Scott Madon
Senator · Senate District 29
Matt Nunn
Senator · Senate District 17
Steve Rawlings
Senator · Senate District 11
Mike Wilson
Senator · Senate District 32
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