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Introduced February 3, 2026

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Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Public Service Commission to explore measures that would address affordability and the provision of essential utility services and declaring an emergency.

Direct the Public Service Commission to open 1 or more administrative cases to investigate and identify measures to improve the affordability of utility service for low- and fixed-income individuals; direct that the PSC report to the Legislative Research Commission by September 1, 2027; EMERGENCY.

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This resolution would direct Kentucky's Public Service Commission to open formal investigations into ways to make utility services more affordable, with a focus on people with low or fixed incomes. The Commission would be required to report its findings to the state legislature by September 1, 2027. The emergency designation means it would take effect immediately if passed. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with low or fixed incomes who rely on electric, gas, or other utility services regulated by the Public Service Commission.

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Legislative History

Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
To State & Local Government (S)
Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Amendment (1)
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, March 13 2026 (clerical)
Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Adopted 36-0 With Committee Amendment (1)
Yea: 36
Nay: 0
Absent: 2
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Mar 17, 2026 · House
Received In House

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Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

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Shelley Frommeyer

Senator · Senate District 24

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Mike Nemes

Senator · Senate District 38

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Mike.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
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Brandon Smith

Senator · Senate District 30

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Brandon.Smith@kylegislature.gov
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Brandon Storm

Senator · Senate District 21

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Brandon.Storm@kylegislature.gov
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Lindsey Tichenor

Senator · Senate District 06

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lindsey.tichenor@kylegislature.gov
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Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

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Robin.Webb@kylegislature.gov

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