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Last action · January 20, 2026

To Transportation (H)

Introduced January 12, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HJR22

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to study the efficacy of planting mint along highways to mitigate motor vehicle collisions with wildlife.

Direct the Transportation Cabinet study the efficacy and potential drawbacks of planting mint along highways to mitigate motor vehicle collisions with deer and other wildlife and report the results of its study to the Legislative Research Commission by October 31, 2026.

Highways, Streets, and Bridges State Agencies Traffic Safety Transportation Motor Vehicles Reports Mandated Studies Directed

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This resolution would direct the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to study whether planting mint along highways could help reduce collisions between vehicles and deer or other wildlife. The Cabinet would be required to report its findings, including any potential drawbacks, to the Legislative Research Commission by October 31, 2026. No policy changes would take effect under this resolution — it only calls for a study. Who it may affect: drivers on Kentucky highways and state transportation officials responsible for road safety and highway management.

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