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KY SB297
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Wheeler
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AI Summary
- Amends KRS 353.812 to update legislative reporting requirements for interstate carbon dioxide storage discussions
- Changes the reporting destination from the Special Subcommittee on Energy and the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Environment to the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
- Cabinet secretary must continue negotiating reciprocal agreements with bordering states regarding subsurface migration of stored carbon dioxide across state lines
- Agreements may address treating accidental CO2 migration as non-trespass, compensation mechanisms for migration incidents, and creation of cross-border storage reservoirs
- Annual reporting to the Governor and Legislative Research Commission continues until all necessary interstate agreements are reached
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to natural resources.
Minerals and Mining
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
2/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Committee on Committees2/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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