Senate Bill 172

Actions | Amendments
Last Action 03/24/21: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 105)
Title AN ACT relating to underground facility protection.
Bill Documents Acts Chapter 105
Current/Final
Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statements Local Mandate
Additional Fiscal Impact Statements Exist
Bill Request Number 1256
Sponsor J. Howell
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 367.4911 to include exempted activities in the process of ceasing operations when damage occurs to an underground facility and notification of appropriate authorities; amend KRS 367.4915 to make conforming changes.
Index Headings of Original Version Energy - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Hazardous Materials - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Local Mandate - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Oil and Natural Gas - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Utilities - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Works - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Safety - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Sewer Systems - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Waste Management - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Water Supply - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Safety - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Communications - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Telecommunications - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Protection - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1 with Fiscal Impact Statements
Votes Vote History

Actions

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02/04/21
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
02/09/21
  • to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
02/24/21
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/25/21
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 1, 2021
03/01/21
  • passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
03/02/21
  • 3rd reading, passed 36-0
03/03/21
  • received in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
03/05/21
  • to Agriculture (H)
  • posted in committee
03/11/21
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
03/12/21
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 15, 2021
03/15/21
  • 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute
  • received in Senate
  • to Rules (S)
03/16/21
  • posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) for Tuesday, March 16, 2021
  • Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1)
  • Bill passed 35-0
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
  • delivered to Governor
03/24/21
  • signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 105)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Fiscal Impact Statement Local Mandate to House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Amend KRS 367.4911 to require excavators to cease excavation or demolition activities immediately upon discovery of damage to an underground facility; require exempted excavation activities under KRS 367.4915 to cease operations when damage occurs to an underground facility or system used for producing, storing, conveying, transmitting, or distributing gas, petroleum, petroleum products, or hazardous liquids and notify all affected operators; require excavators, or individuals or entities exempted under KRS 367.4915, to notify appropriate authorities if the damage causes concern for public or workplace safety or results in the escape or suspected escape of flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid; amend KRS 367.4915 to exempt nonintrusive excavating for inspecting or performing maintenance for an existing utility pole from the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act.
Index Headings Energy - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Hazardous Materials - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Oil and Natural Gas - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Utilities - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Works - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Safety - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Sewer Systems - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Waste Management - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Water Supply - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Safety - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Communications - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Telecommunications - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Public Protection - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities
Local Mandate - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, inclusion of, exempt activities

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