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Senate Bill 89

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Last Action 03/12/25: to Rules (S)
Title AN ACT relating to environmental protection and declaring an emergency.
Bill Documents Current
Introduced
Bill Request Number 1264
Sponsors S. Madon, B. Smith, G. Boswell, D. Douglas, G. Elkins, R. Mills, M. Nunn, C. Richardson, B. Storm, L. Tichenor, R. Webb, P. Wheeler, G. Williams, M. Wilson
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 224.1-010 to change the definition of "water" or "waters of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 224.1-300 to provide that the definitions contained therein only apply to KRS 224.1-300 and 224.1-310; amend KRS 350.010 to define "long-term treatment"; amend KRS 350.060 to establish the means of calculating the additional bond amount required for a permit or permit increment for which the Energy and Environment Cabinet determines long-term treatment is required; EMERGENCY.
Index Headings of Original Version Effective Dates, Emergency - Surface coal mining, reclamation, long-term treatment, additional bond requirement
Environment and Conservation - Surface coal mining, reclamation, long-term treatment, additional bond requirement
Environment and Conservation - Waters of the Commonwealth, definition
Federal Laws and Regulations - Waters of the Commonwealth, definition
Financial Responsibility - Surface coal mining, reclamation, long-term treatment, additional bond requirement
Minerals and Mining - Surface coal mining, reclamation, long-term treatment, additional bond requirement
Surface Mining - Surface coal mining, reclamation, long-term treatment, additional bond requirement
Waterways and Dams - Waters of the Commonwealth, definition
Bonds of Surety - Surface coal mining, reclamation, long-term treatment, additional bond requirement
Coal - Surface coal mining, reclamation, long-term treatment, additional bond requirement
Jump to Proposed Amendments House Committee Substitute 1
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Actions

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02/04/25
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
02/06/25
  • to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
02/12/25
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/13/25
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 14, 2025
02/14/25
  • 3rd reading, passed 30-5
02/18/25
  • received in House
  • to Committee on Committees (H)
02/25/25
  • to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
03/06/25
  • taken from Natural Resources & Energy (H)
  • 1st reading
  • returned to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
03/07/25
  • taken from Natural Resources & Energy (H)
  • 2nd reading
  • returned to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
03/12/25
  • reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
  • taken from Rules
  • placed in the Orders of the Day
  • 3rd reading, passed 69-26 with Committee Substitute (1)
  • received in Senate
  • to Rules (S)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Committee Substitute 1
Summary Retain original provisions, except further revise the definition of "water" or waters of the Commonwealth" and define "wellhead protection area."
Index Headings Environment and Conservation - Waters of the Commonwealth, definition
Federal Laws and Regulations - Waters of the Commonwealth, definition
Water Supply - Waters of the Commonwealth, definition
Waterways and Dams - Waters of the Commonwealth, definition

Last updated: 3/13/2025 1:08 AM (EDT)