Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 7 R cosponsors

SR 185 — A RESOLUTION recognizing that economic development and tourism are interdependent and requesting the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work together to explore further development of the Kentucky state park system.

Last action — adopted by voice vote

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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Summary

Urge the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work together to enhance economic development and tourism for Kentucky through the state park system; request the cabinets to present recommendation to the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. adopted by voice vote

  2. to Senate Floor

  3. to Committee on Committees (S)

  4. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on

Sponsors (7)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (131)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 185 do?
Urge the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to work together to enhance economic development and tourism for Kentucky through the state park system; request the cabinets to present recommendation to the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment.
Who sponsors SR 185?
SR 185 is sponsored by Mike Wilson (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Matthew Deneen (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), and Shelley Funke Frommeyer (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 185?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SR 185?
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