KentuckyResolution urges Kentucky universities to explore nuclear research and training
The resolution urges Kentucky’s two public universities to explore federal nuclear research and grant opportunities and prepare students to work at future nuclear facilities.
What it does
The resolution urges Kentucky’s two public universities to explore a federal nuclear research program and offer courses and degrees for workers who will build and operate future nuclear facilities.
The resolution also encourages both universities to explore possible nuclear energy grants and research with the U.S. Department of War; funding or opportunities are not guaranteed.
Argument forExploring federal research and training opportunities could help the universities prepare students for jobs at future nuclear energy facilities.
Argument againstUniversities could spend staff time exploring courses and grant opportunities that may not lead to available funding or research projects.
More detail
The resolution urges both universities to explore federal nuclear research opportunities and offer courses and degrees for future nuclear facility workers. This applies to the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, with training aimed at workers who will build and operate future nuclear energy facilities.
The resolution encourages both universities to work with the U.S. Department of War to explore possible nuclear energy grants and research opportunities. This applies to the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville as they contribute to nuclear energy development in Kentucky. The grants and research opportunities are only described as possible; the resolution does not guarantee that funding or opportunities will be available.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 23signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Acts Ch. 191)Became Law
- Apr 15delivered to Governor
- Vote recorded Adopt. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 15enrolled, signed by Speaker of the HouseTo Governor
- Apr 15enrolled, signed by President of the SenatePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 15received in Senate
- Apr 153rd reading, adopted 95-1Minor
- Apr 15placed in the Orders of the Day
- Apr 15taken from Rules
- Mar 252nd reading, to RulesMinor
- Mar 24reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarMinor
- Mar 20to Postsecondary Education (H)Minor
- Mar 17to Committee on Committees (H)Minor
- Mar 17received in House
- Mar 133rd reading, adopted 37-0Minor
- Vote recorded ADOPT SCR 66. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 11posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026
- Feb 262nd reading, to RulesMinor
- Feb 25reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarMinor
- Feb 17to Natural Resources & Energy (S)Minor
- Jan 29to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
- Jan 29introduced in SenateIntroduced
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