Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 6: AN ACT relating to the endowed research fund, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 6 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the endowed research fund, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Robert Stivers (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriate General Fund moneys in the amount of $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-2027 to the endowed research fund; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Stivers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, passed 38-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate