Kentucky SR185 urges collaboration between economic development and tourism cabinets to enhance the state park system.

Kentucky SR185 recognizes the interdependence of economic development and tourism, urging the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to collaborate on enhancing the state park system. The resolution requests the cabinets to explore new ways to stimulate economic growth and tourism, including private-public partnerships, financial returns, privatization, and infrastructure development. The findings are to be submitted to the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment by November 1, 2026.

Kentucky SR185 urges collaboration between economic development and tourism cabinets to enhance the state park system.

Kentucky SR185 recognizes the interdependence of economic development and tourism, urging the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to collaborate on enhancing the state park system. The resolution requests the cabinets to explore new ways to stimulate economic growth and tourism, including private-public partnerships, financial returns, privatization, and infrastructure development. The findings are to be submitted to the Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment by November 1, 2026.