Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 306 — AN ACT relating to natural resources.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Amend KRS 353.812, relating to natural resources and energy, to make technical corrections.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends KRS 353.812 to reinstate provisions regarding subsurface migration of stored carbon dioxide and reporting requirements, despite its prior repeal.

  • KRS 353.812

    Repealed, 2026.

    This change removes the repeal status of KRS 353.812, bringing the section back into effect.

  • KRS 353.812

    (1) The secretary of the cabinet shall take affirmative steps to initiate discussions with surrounding states to develop a coordinated and unified approach to subsurface migration of stored carbon dioxide and may enter into reciprocal agreements with states that share a border with Kentucky that:

    This addition outlines the responsibilities of the cabinet secretary regarding discussions and agreements with neighboring states.

  • KRS 353.812

    (a) Affirm that accidental or unforeseen migration of subsurface stored carbon dioxide across state lines shall not be treated by the states as trespass;

    This establishes a condition regarding the treatment of accidental migration of stored carbon dioxide.

  • KRS 353.812

    (b) Provide a mechanism for resolution and compensation for unforeseen migration incidents, including necessary monitoring arrangements to track or arrest future migration; or

    This creates a framework for addressing and compensating for unforeseen migration incidents.

  • KRS 353.812

    (c) Establish a process whereby reservoirs that cross state lines can be created where it is geologically and mutually advantageous to do so.

    This allows for the creation of cross-border reservoirs under specific geological conditions.

  • KRS 353.812

    (2) The cabinet shall report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission on the progress of discussions held under this section.

    This mandates reporting on the discussions regarding subsurface migration to the Governor and Legislative Research Commission.

  • KRS 353.812

    The report shall be presented in writing and through testimony to [the Special Subcommittee on Energy and ]the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy[Environment] annually unless the chairs of these committees direct otherwise.

    This specifies how and to whom the progress reports should be presented.

  • KRS 353.812

    Reporting shall begin in 2012 and continue until the cabinet is satisfied that all necessary agreements have been reached and has reported that conclusion.

    This sets a timeline for reporting that lasts until the cabinet is satisfied with the agreements.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 306 do?
Amend KRS 353.812, relating to natural resources and energy, to make technical corrections.
Who sponsors SB 306?
SB 306 is sponsored by Robby Mills (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 306?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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