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KY SB277

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 350.240 to update terminology from "adopt" to "promulgate" for administrative regulations governing reclamation of land disturbed by clay mining
  • Requires the Energy and Environment Cabinet to follow KRS Chapters 13A procedures when issuing these regulations
  • Regulations must encourage water impoundments and follow standards in Article III of the Interstate Mining Compact
  • Cabinet retains authority to promulgate regulations regardless of whether Kentucky joins, remains in, or withdraws from the Interstate Mining Compact

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to natural resources.

Minerals and Mining

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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