Kentucky Senate · Apr 15, 2026
FINAL PASSAGE OF SJR 116 w/ HCS 1, HFA 1, HCA 1 (T)
Result: pass
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.
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
Totals
| Yea | Other | Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 1 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Julie Adams(Republican) | Yea |
| Cassie Armstrong(Democratic) | Yea |
| Karen Berg(Democratic) | Yea |
| Amanda Bledsoe(Republican) | Yea |
| Gary Boswell(Republican) | Yea |
| Jared Carpenter(Republican) | Yea |
| Danny Carroll(Republican) | Yea |
| Gary Clemons(Democratic) | Yea |
| Matt Deneen(Republican) | Yea |
| Don Douglas(Republican) | Yea |
| Greg Elkins(Republican) | Yea |
| Shelley Frommeyer(Republican) | Yea |
| Rick Girdler(Republican) | Not voting |
| David Givens(Republican) | Yea |
| Keturah Herron(Democratic) | Yea |
| Jimmy Higdon(Republican) | Yea |
| Jason Howell(Republican) | Yea |
| Scott Madon(Republican) | Yea |
| Chris McDaniel(Republican) | Yea |
| Michael Meredith(Republican) | Yea |
| Robby Mills(Republican) | Yea |
| Gerald Neal(Democratic) | Yea |
| Jason Nemes(Republican) | Yea |
| Matt Nunn(Republican) | Yea |
| Steve Rawlings(Republican) | Yea |
| Aaron Reed(Republican) | Yea |
| Craig Richardson(Republican) | Yea |
| Tom Smith(Republican) | Yea |
| Robert Stivers(Republican) | Yea |
| Brandon Storm(Republican) | Yea |
| Walker Thomas(Republican) | Yea |
| Lindsey Tichenor(Republican) | Yea |
| Robin Webb(Republican) | Yea |
| Steve West(Republican) | Yea |
| Phillip Wheeler(Republican) | Yea |
| Wade Williams(Republican) | Yea |
| Nick Wilson(Republican) | Yea |
| Max Wise(Republican) | Yea |