Introduced
Passed Senate
Passed House
Became law
Last action · April 14, 2026
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 157)

Introduced March 2, 2026

Senate
Veto Override
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 164.2807 to provide for the administrative attachment of the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) to the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, and the independent functions of EPIC; require EPIC to maintain separate accounts for all funds appropriated to it; provide the executive director of EPIC with the sole authority to hire staff and retain contractors; allow the commission in its sole discretion to set compensation for its professional employees;…

In effect since April 14, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill reorganizes how the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission (EPIC) operates by connecting it administratively to the University of Kentucky's Center for Applied Energy Research while preserving its independence. It gives EPIC more direct control over its staff, budget, contracts, and records, and makes some changes to how its leadership board is structured and appointed. The emergency designation means the changes take effect immediately upon being signed into law. Who it may affect: state…

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Legislative History

Apr 14, 2026 · House
House Roll Call No. 480
Passed
Yea: 79
Nay: 18
Absent: 3
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Senate Roll Call No. 4150
Passed
Yea: 32
Nay: 6
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 157)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Received In Senate (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Passed 79-18 (clerical)
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Veto Overridden
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed 32-5
Yea: 32
Nay: 5
Absent: 1
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Passed 77-15
Yea: 77
Nay: 15
Absent: 8
Mar 26, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 82-12 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 82
Nay: 12
Absent: 6
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 30-6-1 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 30
Nay: 6
Not voting: 1
Absent: 1

Primary Sponsor

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Robert Mills

Senator · Senate District 04

Primary sponsor
Robby.Mills@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (2)

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Matthew Deneen

Senator · Senate District 10

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matthew.deneen@kylegislature.gov
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Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

Co-sponsor
greg.elkins@kylegislature.gov

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