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Last action · March 5, 2026
2nd Reading, To Rules

Introduced February 19, 2026

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to retail electric suppliers.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 278 to declare that policy of the Commonwealth is for retail electric suppliers under the Public Service Commission (PSC) to procure electric generation sufficient to meet customer demand using an open, competitive process and at a rate that is the lowest possible; require retail electric suppliers to conduct integrated resource planning every 3 years and set forth the parameters of the integrated resource plan process; exempt elective cooperatives from…

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This bill sets new rules for how Kentucky's electric utilities plan for and supply power to customers, requiring them to develop detailed resource plans every three years that aim to meet customer demand at the lowest possible cost through a competitive process. It also establishes that the right to serve customers in a given area is a privilege belonging to the Commonwealth rather than a right belonging to the utility, which affects how the state…

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Legislative History

Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
To Natural Resources & Energy (S)
Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

Primary sponsor
Phillip.Wheeler@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (4)

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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

Co-sponsor
scott.madon@kylegislature.gov
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Brandon Smith

Senator · Senate District 30

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Brandon.Smith@kylegislature.gov
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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

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Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov
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Steve West

Senator · Senate District 27

Co-sponsor
Steve.West@kylegislature.gov

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