SJR 116: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associations, and other stakeholders.
SJR 116 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 186) (updated Apr 17, 2026).
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OfficialDirect the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate a search for actionable solutions to physician shortages and to explore and expand health care opportunities in medically underserved areas in collaboration with community, state agency, professional associati...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
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- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential long-term economic stability through better healthcare access
- encourages collaborative investment in medical workforce training
Risks
- short-term fiscal expenditure from the state budget
Society
Benefits
- addresses critical physician shortages in medically underserved areas
- leverages expertise from major state academic institutions
Risks
- actual health outcomes depend on legislative response to the final report
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