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Yes: 72 • No: 0
KentuckySJR 1162026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
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.
Sponsored By: Robert Stivers (Republican)
Signed by Governor
AppropriationsEducation, HigherEffective Dates, EmergencyHealth And Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesPhysiciansPublic HealthReports MandatedUniversities And Colleges
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Owensboro doctor shortage study and funding
The University of Kentucky develops a feasibility study with local partners in and around Owensboro, using HealthForce Kentucky. The study explores the growing shortage of physicians and other clinicians. It may be provided to the General Assembly by December 21, 2026. Based on the study, the General Assembly considers up to $10 million in the 2027 Regular Session; this resolution does not appropriate the funds.
Plan to add doctors in underserved areas
The University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University coordinate a statewide plan with communities and agencies. The work targets doctor shortages and poor access in medically underserved areas, and keeping doctors in those communities. The plan reviews current efforts and new steps like growing local residency programs, safe international recruiting, tech-based care, and community care models. The universities also analyze laws and rules that block recruiting and training. They submit a county-by-county report with data, barriers, and actionable solutions, due January 1, 2027, naming responsible agencies, needed resources, and timeframes.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Robert Stivers
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Brandon J. Storm
Republican • Senate
James Tipton
Republican • House
Suzanne Miles
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
passed
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/9/2026
3rd reading, adopted
Yes: 35 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186)
4/17/2026delivered to Governor
4/15/2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
4/15/2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
4/15/2026passed 37-0
4/15/2026Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
4/15/2026to Rules (S)
4/15/2026Senatereceived in Senate
4/15/2026Senateadopted with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
4/15/2026floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
4/15/20263rd reading
4/15/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 26 2026
3/25/20262nd reading, to Rules
3/25/2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
3/24/2026to Postsecondary Education (H)
3/20/2026Houseto Committee on Committees (H)
3/10/2026Housereceived in House
3/10/2026House3rd reading, adopted 35-0
3/9/2026passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/6/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 06 2026
3/5/20262nd reading, to Rules
3/5/2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
3/4/2026to Health Services (S)
2/26/2026Senateto Committee on Committees (S)
2/24/2026Senateintroduced in Senate
2/24/2026Senate
Bill Text
Current
4/15/2026
Introduced
3/9/2026
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