Introduced March 2, 2026
SJR134
Log in to followA JOINT RESOLUTION regarding utility fuel adjustment clauses under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission and declaring an emergency.
Order the Public Service Commission to open a new or include in an existing administrative case by May 15, 2026, to review the fuel adjustment charge to reduce volatility in the surcharge; receive comments from the public and affected parties on the fuel adjustment charge; and issue an order and amend the administrative regulation on the fuel adjustment charge by August 15, 2026; provide a report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 15, 2026; EMERGENCY.
Plain-language summary
This resolution directs Kentucky's Public Service Commission to review the fuel adjustment charge that appears on utility bills, with the goal of reducing how much that charge swings up and down. The Commission would be required to gather public input, update its rules, and report back to the legislature, all on a set schedule through the end of 2026. The emergency designation means it would take effect immediately if passed. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents and businesses that pay utility bills, particularly those who have seen unpredictable changes in their energy costs.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Wheeler
Senator · Senate District 31
Co-sponsors (1)
Shelley Frommeyer
Senator · Senate District 24
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