Environment bills

Bills tagged Environment cover conservation, pollution, water and air quality, wildlife, and waste.

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45 bills tagged Environment in the 2026 Regular Session. Showing the 25 with the most recent activity.

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die

SJR62

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Division of Water to provide recommendations and clear guidance on how local governments can more easily access jurisdictional streams and waterways for cleanup after a flood.

Portrait of Scott Madon
Primary sponsor
Scott Madon

Senator · Senate District 29

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Senate
Passed

SR189

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to advance clean water, economic development, community stability, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Portrait of Gerald Neal
Primary sponsor
Gerald Neal

Senator · Senate District 33

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
Passed

SB8

AN ACT relating to public utilities and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Brandon Smith
Primary sponsor
Brandon Smith

Senator · Senate District 30

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 185)

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die

SR258

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kenton W. Bottoms II to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.

Portrait of Aaron Reed
Primary sponsor
Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

Latest action · Apr 15, 2026

Adopted 38-0

House
Passed

HB677

AN ACT relating to energy production and byproduct management.

Portrait of Jim Gooch
Primary sponsor
Jim Gooch

Representative · House District 012

Latest action · Apr 14, 2026

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 152)

House
Veto Override

HB607

AN ACT relating to consolidated local governments.

Portrait of Chris Lewis
Primary sponsor
Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

Latest action · Apr 14, 2026

Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 165)

Senate
Adjourned Sine Die

SR259

A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Michael Abell to the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission.

Portrait of Aaron Reed
Primary sponsor
Aaron Reed

Senator · Senate District 07

Latest action · Apr 14, 2026

To Rules (S)

House
Veto Override

HB142

AN ACT relating to depredating wildlife and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Michael Pollock
Primary sponsor
Michael Pollock

Representative · House District 051

Latest action · Apr 14, 2026

Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 174)

House
Passed

HB506

AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Portrait of David Hale
Primary sponsor
David Hale

Representative · House District 074

Latest action · Apr 14, 2026

Became Law Without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 148)

House
Signed by Governor

HB542

AN ACT relating to eminent domain and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Myron Dossett
Primary sponsor
Myron Dossett

Representative · House District 009

Latest action · Apr 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 112)

House
Signed by Governor

HB257

AN ACT relating to the education assessment and accountability system.

Portrait of J.T. Payne
Primary sponsor
J.T. Payne

Representative · House District 011

Latest action · Apr 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 138)

House
Signed by Governor

HB571

AN ACT relating to light pollution and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Kimberly Holloway
Primary sponsor
Kimberly Holloway

Representative · House District 002

Latest action · Apr 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 130)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB29

AN ACT relating to solid waste management facilities and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Greg Elkins
Primary sponsor
Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 86)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB39

AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Gary Boswell
Primary sponsor
Gary Boswell

Senator · Senate District 08

Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 93)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB49

AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.

Portrait of Greg Elkins
Primary sponsor
Greg Elkins

Senator · Senate District 28

Latest action · Apr 10, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 87)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB222

AN ACT relating to environmental covenants and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Keturah Herron
Primary sponsor
Keturah Herron

Senator · Senate District 35

Latest action · Apr 8, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 55)

Senate
Signed by Governor

SB155

AN ACT relating to animal health emergencies and declaring an emergency.

Portrait of Jared Carpenter
Primary sponsor
Jared Carpenter

Senator · Senate District 34

Latest action · Apr 3, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 17)

Senate
Passed

SR186

A RESOLUTION endorsing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to support clean water, healthy fish and wildlife populations, economic development, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Portrait of Shelley Frommeyer
Primary sponsor
Shelley Frommeyer

Senator · Senate District 24

Latest action · Apr 1, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
Passed

SR194

A RESOLUTION recognizing regulated trapping as an essential, humane, and effective component of modern wildlife management and conservation.

Portrait of Robin Webb
Primary sponsor
Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

Latest action · Mar 27, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
Passed

SR195

A RESOLUTION supporting perpetual conservation easements.

Portrait of Robin Webb
Primary sponsor
Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

Latest action · Mar 27, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

Senate
Passed

SR192

A RESOLUTION endorsing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to support clean water, healthy fish and wildlife populations, economic development, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Portrait of Robin Webb
Primary sponsor
Robin Webb

Senator · Senate District 18

Latest action · Mar 27, 2026

Adopted By Voice Vote

House
Adjourned Sine Die

HR127

A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to advance clean water, economic development, community stability, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Portrait of Chris Freeland
Primary sponsor
Chris Freeland

Representative · House District 006

Latest action · Mar 25, 2026

To Committee On Committees (H)

House
Adjourned Sine Die

HB882

AN ACT relating to discipline of students.

Portrait of Timmy Truett
Primary sponsor
Timmy Truett

Representative · House District 089

Latest action · Mar 11, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

House
Adjourned Sine Die

HB918

AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife law enforcement.

Portrait of Savannah Maddox
Primary sponsor
Savannah Maddox

Representative · House District 061

Latest action · Mar 11, 2026

To Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)

House
Adjourned Sine Die

HB834

AN ACT relating to school district finances.

Portrait of Mike Clines
Primary sponsor
Mike Clines

Representative · House District 068

Latest action · Mar 10, 2026

To Primary And Secondary Education (H)

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