Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 66: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SCR 66 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities. Primary sponsor: Steve West (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 191).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Urge the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in the United States Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy University Program and to extend their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities; encourage the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to collaborate with the United States Department of War to explore possible nuclear energy-related grant funding and research opportunities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Danny Carroll | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 191)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, adopted 95-1
- placed in the Orders of the Day
- taken from Rules
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Postsecondary Education (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
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