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KY SB293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Carroll

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 224.73-100 to update language regarding eminent domain powers for sewer corporations in Kentucky
  • Corporations organized to construct, maintain, and operate sewer lines and sewage treatment facilities may condemn rights-of-way for pipelines and pumping stations after good faith negotiations with property owners fail
  • Requires corporations to obtain a permit from the Energy and Environment Cabinet and approval for treated effluent discharge before exercising condemnation authority
  • Preserves the right of affected persons to object to pipeline or plant locations through a cabinet hearing process under KRS 224.10-440
  • Makes technical/stylistic changes replacing "said" and "such" with "the" and adds gender-inclusive language ("his or her")

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to natural resources.

Public Works

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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