This bill designates a specific segment of Kentucky Route 40 in Johnson County (from U.S. Route 460 to Kentucky Route 321) as the "Tucker Daniel Memorial Highway." It directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to install appropriate signage for this designation within 30 days of the resolution taking effect. The bill does not create new laws or policies but formally names a highway in honor of Tucker Daniel, a former Johnson County judge-executive and community leader. This designation affects the public using that road segment and the Transportation Cabinet's signage responsibilities.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; allow a residential customer of a supplier of liquified petroleum gas or propane to have an alternative, temporary supplier fill the customer's tank whenever the regular supplier has failed to fill an order and a qualifying emergency exists that threatens the health of the customer or will cause damage to the premises heated by the tank; prohibit the regular supplier from imposing fees if a temporary supplier is used; require the temporary supplier to assume liability for damages to the tank when filling it; void future contracts for liquified petroleum gas that are not in compliance with the provision to allow a temporary supplier to provide propane in an emergency; describe the requirements for a qualifying emergency; require the Office of the Attorney General to develop a "Propane Customer Bill of Rights" to inform the public of their rights regarding the purchase of liquified petroleum gas during a qualifying emergency and post the customer bill of rights on the website.
SB 248 amends Kentucky's agricultural assessment law (KRS 247.4477) to replace gender-specific language like "his or her" with gender-neutral terms. This change directly affects the legal documents governing how agricultural commodity assessments are processed, ensuring inclusive language in official procedures. The bill does not alter the existing assessment process, payment requirements, or fund usage - only updates the wording to be more inclusive. It affects all agricultural producers, purchasers, and agencies involved in the assessment system under this law. The bill is a procedural language update with no substantive policy changes.
Amend KRS 304.17C-085 to modify the definition of "covered services" to exclude services and materials for which reimbursement would be available but for the application of the enrollee's contractual limitation of an annual maximum benefit; prohibit contractual waivers; make technical amendments; direct that the Act applies to contracts issued or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act.
Amend KRS 610.030 to provide that a diversion agreement shall require that a child refrain from conduct that constitutes cause for suspension or expulsion from school; provide that for a child against whom a complaint alleging beyond the control of the school has been filed, the diversion agreement shall require that if the child is suspended or expelled during the diversion, the child will immediately be considered to have failed diversion and be referred to the county attorney for formal court action; repeal KRS 635.020 regarding the creation of the family accountability, intervention, and response teams; amend various sections to conform.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 134, relating to collection of taxes to establish a quarterly installment payment program; define terms; provide installment payment calculation guidelines; require specific property tax information to be sent to the taxpayer through notifications or made accessible through an electronic system; allow an administrative fee up to 3%; disallow 2% discount for early payment of taxes if taxes paid under quarterly installment payment program; prohibit collection of penalties and interest on installment payments; require the Department of Revenue to promulgate administrative regulations; establish penalties for noncompliance; amend KRS 133.220 to require the sheriff or collector to include specific tax payment information on tax notices; amend KRS 134.015 to conform.
This resolution encourages the development and construction of a disaster relief center at Bear Mountain near Pikeville, Kentucky. It directly supports eastern Kentucky communities frequently impacted by floods, storms, and other disasters, which have received numerous federal disaster declarations. The proposed center would include facilities like helicopter landing sites, a communication hub, distribution space, emergency shelter, and a clinic for first aid. The resolution expresses legislative support but does not allocate funds or create new mandates; it directs the House Clerk to share the resolution with the University of Pikeville, which plans to operate the center.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to define terms; require the Public Service Commission to adopt rules and policies to prioritize securing affordable, reliable, and clean energy by prioritizing domestic fuel sources, prohibiting the use of critical materials sources or manufactured by a foreign adversary nation, giving preference to infrastructure and components built in the Commonwealth and the United States, and ensuring sufficient clean energy sources that are dispatchable and minimize disruptions; EFFECTIVE November 1, 2026.
HJR 73 is a ceremonial resolution designating a specific segment of Kentucky Route 3 in Johnson and Martin Counties as the "Coach Jim Matney Memorial Highway." It directs the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to rename the highway portion from mile point 20 to the Johnson County line in Martin County and all of KY Route 3 in Johnson County, requiring new signage within 30 days. The bill has no fiscal impact or policy changes - it solely honors the late high school football and wrestling coach Jim Matney through an honorary highway designation. This is a procedural resolution with no substantive legislative effect beyond the name change.
Establish the Circular Economy and Advanced Recovery Advisory Working Group attached to the Energy and Environment Cabinet until December 30, 2026, to study circular energy economy applications for the Commonwealth; direct the Governor to make appointments no later than 30 days after the effective date of the Resolution; authorize a minimum of 4 meetings of the working group; require the working group to submit a report, including findings and recommendations, to the Legislative Research Commission by December 30, 2026.
SB 246 amends Kentucky's agricultural statute KRS 246.285 to replace gendered language ("his or her") with gender-neutral terms in provisions describing the Commissioner of Agriculture's authority. This technical update affects only the statutory language, not the actual powers or responsibilities of the Commissioner. The bill does not create new policies or impact specific groups; it simply modernizes the wording of existing legal text to be inclusive. As a procedural language amendment, it requires no new implementation or funding.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to require local governments to establish a program to waive fines, fees, and interest associated with a property that has been donated to a qualifying donee; amend KRS 65.355 to require a local government that creates a land bank authority to establish a program to grant property assessment moratoriums pursuant to KRS 99.595 to 99.605.
