2017 REGULAR SESSION |
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |
TRACKING SHEET |
UPDATED WITH MARCH 29, 2017 ACTIONS (You can access a summary & text of the bill by clicking on the Bill Number) |
Bill Number | Bill Sponsor | Summary | Last Action |
SENATE BILLS | |||
P. Hornback | Telephone deregulation bill | Mar 20, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 43) | |
D. Carroll | Creates provisions for the storage of waste for nuclear power. | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 118) | |
D. Seum | Requires notification be given when utilities install smart meters | Feb 08, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
S. Humphries | Relating to TVA in-lieu-of-tax payments. | Feb 08, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (S) | |
R. Jones II | Creates an elected Public Service Commission. | Feb 14, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
J. Carpenter | PSC reorganization. | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 56) | |
D. Thayer | Shell bill relating to natural resources. | Feb 16, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
J. Carpenter | Changes to net metering. | Feb 27, 2017 - taken from Natural Resources & Energy (S); 2nd reading; returned to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
R. Jones II | Allow ratepayers to petition the PSC for a rehearing of cases that increase electric rate | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) | |
J. Carpenter | TENORM legislation | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 116) | |
J. Carpenter | Energy and Environment Cabinet housekeeping bill | Mar 27, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 117) | |
SENATE RESOLUTIONS | |||
SCR 21 | R. Thomas | Recognize the importance of diversifying energy sources for generating electricity in Kentucky; encourage the development of a statewide energy strategy. | Jan 07, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (S) |
SR 182 | D. Ridley | Urge the congress and the President to extend tax incentives supporting carbon capture research and deployment. | Mar 15, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 220 | D. Seum | Confirm the appointment of Michael J. Schmitt as Chair of the Public Service Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2019. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
SR 221 | D. Seum | Confirm the reappointment of Robert J. Cicero as Vice Chair of the Public Service Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2020. | Mar 29, 2017 - introduced in Senate |
HOUSE BILLS | |||
G. Watkins | Establishes various storage provisions relative to nuclear power. | Jan 03, 2017 - introduced in House; to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | |
J. DuPlessis | Remove sunset from coal incentive tax credit and broaden purchasers to include electric generation | Feb 07, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
B. Rowland | Change distribution of TVA in-lieu-of-tax payments | Feb 07, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
J. Gooch Jr. | Creates municipal electric joint action authorities | Feb 22, 2017 - posted in committee | |
C. Harris | Make an exception for certain services to the exemption from the definition of "public agency" that excludes services provided resulting from competitive bidding. | Feb 09, 2017 - to State Government (H) | |
J. Miller | Relating to solid waste management in consolidated local governments | Mar 21, 2017 - signed by Governor (Acts, ch. 105) | |
J. Nemes | Sales tax exemption for utilities sold to restaurants | Feb 14, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
M. Marzian | Requires use of renewable energy by utilities | Mar 08, 2017 - floor amendment (1) filed | |
J. Kay | Income tax credits for promoting land conservation. | Feb 15, 2017 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) | |
R. Rothenburger | Require zoning compliance for non-baseload generation facilities under 10 megawatts | Mar 03, 2017 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day | |
K. Sinnette | Deals with carbon emissions and how those are allocated to counties | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | |
C. Harris | Require the PSC to reconsider previous orders involving multistate transactions to see if they are still in best interest of ratepayers | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | |
J. Kay | Direct retail electric suppliers to charge no more than residential rates for service provided to single-family farms | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | |
J. Shell | Shell bill relating to natural resources. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) | |
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS | |||
HR 9 | T. Couch | Urge the United States Environmental Protection Agency to prioritize compliance assistance over current enforcement practices. | Feb 22, 2017 - 3rd reading, passed 80-15 |
HR 28 | A. Hatton | Urge the Congress to lift restrictions on the coal industry. | Feb 07, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) |
HJR 109 | C. Harris | Direct the Public Service Commission to reexamine the electric rates charged to certain ratepayers to determine if they remain fair, just, and reasonable. | Feb 21, 2017 - to Natural Resources & Energy (H) |
HR 153 | J. Gooch Jr. | Recognize the metals recycling industry as distinct in law and purpose, and well-recognized by Kentucky`s statutes, administrative regulations, and policies. | Mar 06, 2017 - to House Floor; adopted by voice vote |
HR 176 | R. Adkins | Urge the congress and the President to extend tax incentives supporting carbon capture research and deployment. | Mar 15, 2017 - adopted by voice vote |