Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 8 R cosponsors

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.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 191)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 23, 2026.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

47 added · 60 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SCR 66 adds a section that emphasizes the importance of the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville exploring participation in federal nuclear programs and expanding education in nuclear energy. This change highlights the growing interest in nuclear energy in Kentucky and the need for a trained workforce to support new nuclear facilities. By focusing on education and research opportunities, the bill aims to position Kentucky as a leader in this emerging energy sector, which could enhance energy reliability and economic growth in the state.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SCR 66/GA 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.
CHAPTER 191 1 CHAPTER 191 ( 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.
and Page 1 of 2 SCR006610.100 - 1629 - XXXX 3/13/2026 10:59 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS SCR 66/GA WHEREAS, the Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky and the Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville already use various radioactive isotopes in their radiopharmaceuticals to treat metastatic neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer, with researchers also conducting clinical trials to possibly expand their use to treatment of breast, colon, hand and neck, lung, pancreatic, and other cancers;
and WHEREAS, the Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky and the Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville already use various radioactive isotopes in their radiopharmaceuticals to treat metastatic neuroendocrine tumors and prostate cancer, with researchers also conducting clinical trials to possibly expand their use to treatment of breast, colon, hand and neck, lung, pancreatic, and other cancers;
The General Assembly further encourages the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to engage and collaborate with the United States Department of War to explore possible nuclear energy-related grant funding and research opportunities that may become available as the universities expand their contributions to the development of the nuclear energy ecosystem in the Commonwealth.
The General Assembly further encourages the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to engage and collaborate with the United States Department of War to explore possible nuclear energy- related grant funding and research opportunities that may become available as the universities expand their contributions to the development of the nuclear energy ecosystem in the Commonwealth.
Page 2 of 2 SCR006610.100 - 1629 - XXXX 3/13/2026 10:59 AM GA
Signed by Governor April 23, 2026.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 191)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. received in Senate

  6. 3rd reading, adopted 95-1

  7. placed in the Orders of the Day

  8. taken from Rules

  9. 2nd reading, to Rules

  10. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  11. to Postsecondary Education (H)

  12. to Committee on Committees (H)

  13. received in House

  14. 3rd reading, adopted 37-0

  15. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026

  16. 2nd reading, to Rules

  17. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  18. to Natural Resources & Energy (S)

  19. to Committee on Committees (S)

  20. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 130 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (130)

130 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Adopt

Passed 95 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 16103
Republican 78001
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 95104
% of votes cast 95%1%0%4%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Not Voting
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Not Voting
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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ADOPT SCR 66

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 32001
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Not Voting
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Subjects

education technology energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 66 do?
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.
Who sponsors SCR 66?
SCR 66 is sponsored by Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), and Stephen West (Republican).
What is the current status of SCR 66?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.
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