KY·Resolution·2026 Regular Session
SCR 66
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities.
Introduced 2026-01-29Last action 2026-04-23
Sponsor
P. WheelerR
Cosponsors
Robert Mills(R)Danny Carroll(R)Matthew Deneen(R)Greg Elkins(R)Shelley Frommeyer(R)Lindsey Tichenor(R)Phillip Wheeler(R)
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Died in Senate committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2026-04-15. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This concurrent resolution urges the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville to explore participation in federal nuclear energy programs, particularly the U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy University Program, and to expand their academic offerings with courses and degree programs focused on training workers for nuclear energy construction and operation. The resolution builds on Kentucky's 2017 lifting of its nuclear power moratorium and aims to position the state's major universities as leaders in developing the nuclear energy workforce and research capabilities needed to support next-generation nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors. Additionally, the resolution encourages both universities to collaborate with federal agencies to pursue grant funding and research opportunities that would strengthen Kentucky's emerging nuclear energy ecosystem.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2026RS
Full Bill Text
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/scr66/bill.pdf