Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

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.

Enacted Last action April 17, 2026: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186)

Plain-language summary

SJR 116 is a joint resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Robert Stivers (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Robert Stivers (Republican); Brandon Storm (Republican).