Kentucky Senate directs creation of statewide fiscal map for substance use disorder programs

The Kentucky Senate on Feb. 19 adopted Senate Joint Resolution 74, directing the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate on a statewide fiscal map that catalogs substance use disorder programs and funding sources and publishes a public-facing report by Oct. 30, 2026.

Senator from Laurel, speaking in support, said the state invests “hundreds of millions of dollars annually across multiple cabinets” but lacks a centralized mechanism to track how those resources work together. “For the first time, we'll have an inventory of all substance use disorder programs in one place,” the sponsor said during floor remarks.

Supporters told colleagues the map is intended to help policy makers identify service gaps and duplications, improve outcomes measurement and ensure taxpayer dollars are directed where they are most needed. The resolution calls for the Legislative Research Commission to post the fiscal map online and to submit the report to the General Assembly by Oct. 30, 2026.

The measure received unanimous consent on the roll call. The clerk recorded 38 yeas and no nays; the resolution was adopted and placed on the calendar for further action as required by legislative process.

There was no floor debate recorded beyond the sponsor's explanation. The resolution is a directive to prepare information and does not itself appropriate funds; implementation will depend on agency cooperation and any subsequent budget or statutory changes. If agencies proceed as directed, the map could be used during the 2027 budget cycle and interim committee work to align funding streams.