SB6

AN ACT relating to the endowed research fund, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/11/26

Appropriates $150 million to the endowed research fund for fiscal year 2026-2027.

The bill allocates $150 million from the General Fund to the endowed research fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. The funds will be distributed evenly across five consortium accounts. The bill also declares an emergency, ensuring that any unspent money in the fund at the end of the fiscal year will be carried forward to the next year. This measure aims to foster research excellence, attract renowned faculty, and improve economic opportunities for Kentucky citizens.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Mar 11
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3905

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 4

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Appropriations And Revenue

History

Mar 12

House

to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Mar 11

House

received in House

Mar 11

House

to Committee on Committees (H)