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HR 13

A RESOLUTION recognizing and expressing support for Kentucky’s three accepted preliminary proposals for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky legislature endorses three NSF Regional Innovation Engines proposals to strengthen the state's competitiveness for federal scientific and economic development funding.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · HR 13

Legislative bill overview

HR 13 is a non-binding resolution expressing Kentucky's legislative support for three preliminary proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines program. The resolution formally endorses these proposals and signals the state's commitment to the NSF's competitive funding initiative.

Why is this important

The NSF Regional Innovation Engines program provides substantial federal funding to support regional economic development through scientific innovation and entrepreneurship. State legislative endorsement can strengthen Kentucky's competitiveness in the federal grant selection process and demonstrate statewide commitment to potential federal reviewers, potentially influencing funding decisions worth millions of dollars.

Potential points of contention

  • Non-binding nature: The resolution carries no legal force and doesn't guarantee funding or implementation; it's largely symbolic
  • Lack of specificity: The resolution doesn't identify which three proposals are endorsed or disclose their details, funding amounts, or geographic regions served
  • Resource allocation questions: No discussion of what state resources may be required to support these engines if funded, or how they align with existing state economic development priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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