Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 677 — AN ACT relating to energy production and byproduct management.

Last action — became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 152)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on April 14, 2026.

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Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 353 to establish the purposes of the Act; define terms; require and specify the types of permits before constructing or operating a carbon dioxide facility; exempt enhanced oil or gas recovery under KRS 353.592; require any oil, natural gas or coalbed methane well converted to a carbon dioxide sequestration well to be governed by this Act; set forth the requirements and process to obtain a Class VI underground injection control permit; require permit fees to be put in the carbon dioxide sequestration facility administrative fund; set forth a process for commercially valuable minerals; designate the consent of owners of pore space for a administratively complete application; specify when the Energy and Environment Cabinet can begin technical review of the application; require financial responsibility sufficient to cover specific activities and cabinet review of financial responsibility annually; provide that the cabinet's determination is considered final; allow for the adjustment of financial responsibility based on adjustments in cost estimates; list the type of financial instruments which can be used as qualifying financial responsibility instruments; authorize the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for financial responsibility; identify reasons why the cabinet would deny an application for a permit; authorize the cabinet to restore applicant eligibility for permit under specific grounds and circumstances; require cabinet approval for a transfer of a permit and allow obligations and rights to pass to the new transferee; require periodic review of permits; prescribe the notice and comment requirements for a Class VI permit; delineate the cabinet's actions for applications that are complete and incomplete; prohibit the approval or transfer of a permit to an operator for conditions specified and allow eligibility after an applicant, operator, or control person takes certain remedial actions; establish requirements to maintain the integrity of carbon sequestration wells and notification of affected parties when activities occur on the well site; provide mechanism of redress for parties that are not in agreement over activities on the well site; specify the requirements for plugging and abandoning a Class VI well or monitoring well; authorize the secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet to enter into cooperative agreements; specify the requirements for a completion certificate issued by the Energy and Environment Cabinet after demonstrating compliance for 50 years or another time frame designated by the cabinet along with notice and public hearing; require ownership transferred to the Commonwealth and that both pore and surface owners are held harmless from liability; establish a carbon dioxide sequestration facility administrative fund and specify the moneys to be placed into the fund and the purposes and uses of the fund; establish an application fee to be paid to the carbon dioxide sequestration facility administrative fund and authorize the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for a fee schedule; establish a carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund and specify the purposes and use of moneys in the fund; require sequestration operators to pay a fee on each ton of carbon dioxide sequestered and have the fees remitted to the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund; require the cabinet to prepare an annual report on the Class VI underground injection control permit and the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund; state that the report is due December 31 of each year beginning with the receipt of the first application for an underground injection control permit; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to certify the amount of carbon dioxide sequestered by each permittee and allow amounts sequestered to be used for a carbon dioxide credits, allowances, trading, emissions allocations, or offsets; prohibit the altering of legal rights or relationships of several mineral estates and pore space owners in common law; specify methods for nonconsenting owners; allow for the cabinet to make a determination on missing or nonconsenting pore space owners for a sequestration facility and notice for a pooling order; require the applicant to pay the cost of administrative hearing with a pooling order; establish notice for a pooling order and the compensation of owners; establish requirements for seismic survey of lands; require operator to deposit funds for unknown or missing pore space owners and allow funds to be moved to the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund after 7 years; create a severability clause; establish violations and penalties; require notice and service for violations and establish courts with jurisdiction and a requirement for a stay of notice and administrative hearing; authorize the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to develop regulatory program for the administration of the underground injection control program; repeal KRS 353.800, 353.802, 353.804, 353.806, 353.808, 353.810, and 353.812, relating to geologic storage of carbon dioxide.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill HB 677 primarily clarify and enhance the framework for developing and approving underground carbon dioxide sequestration facilities in Kentucky. Key changes include defining terms more clearly, such as "administratively complete" for permit applications, and detailing the responsibilities of a designated government agency to ensure the protection of stakeholders' rights. These adjustments matter because they aim to facilitate safer and more efficient carbon sequestration processes while safeguarding the rights and interests of landowners and the environment.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN AN ACT relating to energy production and byproduct management.
CHAPTER 152 1 CHAPTER 152 ( HB 677 ) AN ACT relating to energy production and byproduct management.
(3) "Carbon dioxide" means anthropogenic carbon dioxide of sufficient purity and Page 1 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN quality as to not compromise:
(3) "Carbon dioxide" means anthropogenic carbon dioxide of sufficient purity and quality as to not compromise:
(9) "Control person" has the same meaning as in KRS 353.510;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (9) "Control person" has the same meaning as in KRS 353.510;
(12) "Monitoring well" means a well authorized under a Class VI underground Page 2 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN injection control permit that is designed and completed in a specified subsurface interval to monitor pressure, fluid chemistry, or other parameters to confirm containment of injected carbon dioxide within the sequestration reservoir and confining system and to demonstrate non-endangerment of underground sources of drinking water;
(12) "Monitoring well" means a well authorized under a Class VI underground injection control permit that is designed and completed in a specified subsurface interval to monitor pressure, fluid chemistry, or other parameters to confirm containment of injected carbon dioxide within the sequestration reservoir and confining system and to demonstrate non-endangerment of underground sources of drinking water;
Those waters having well-defined banks and beds, either constantly or Page 3 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN intermittently flowing;
Those waters having well-defined banks and beds, either constantly or intermittently flowing;
(1) A person shall not construct or operate a carbon dioxide sequestration facility Page 4 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN without first securing a:
(1) A person shall not construct or operate a carbon dioxide sequestration facility without first securing a:
and (b) Drilling permit issued by the cabinet.
and CHAPTER 152 3 (b) Drilling permit issued by the cabinet.
Page 5 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (4) If, prior to approval of an application, the cabinet determines that the proposed sequestration facility contains commercially valuable minerals, the cabinet shall ensure that the interests of the mineral owners or mineral lessees:
(4) If, prior to approval of an application, the cabinet determines that the proposed sequestration facility contains commercially valuable minerals, the cabinet shall ensure that the interests of the mineral owners or mineral lessees:
(7) If the cabinet determines that a bona fide dispute exists regarding the applicant's legal right, consistent with subsections (5) and (6) of this section, to utilize any of Page 6 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN the pore space acreage of the proposed sequestration reservoir, the cabinet shall:
(7) If the cabinet determines that a bona fide dispute exists regarding the applicant's legal right, consistent with subsections (5) and (6) of this section, to utilize any of the pore space acreage of the proposed sequestration reservoir, the cabinet shall:
(8) A Class VI permit shall not be issued under this section unless the cabinet finds that:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (8) A Class VI permit shall not be issued under this section unless the cabinet finds that:
(h) Adequate horizontal and vertical boundaries of the sequestration reservoir are defined, including buffer areas, to ensure that the sequestration facility Page 7 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN is operated safely and prudently;
(h) Adequate horizontal and vertical boundaries of the sequestration reservoir are defined, including buffer areas, to ensure that the sequestration facility is operated safely and prudently;
The cost estimates shall be separate for each phase Page 8 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN and shall be based on the costs of the cabinet to hire third parties to perform the required activity.
The cost estimates shall be separate for each phase and shall be based on the costs of the cabinet to hire third parties to perform the required activity.
(d) The cabinet shall perform an annual evaluation of the qualifying financial responsibility to determine if the amount of financial responsibility provided by the sequestration operator is sufficient to secure the operator's obligations under state and federal law.
CHAPTER 152 5 (d) The cabinet shall perform an annual evaluation of the qualifying financial responsibility to determine if the amount of financial responsibility provided by the sequestration operator is sufficient to secure the operator's obligations under state and federal law.
(e) The initial deposit, use, and length of pay-in periods for trust funds or Page 9 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN escrow accounts are subject to the cabinet's approval.
(e) The initial deposit, use, and length of pay-in periods for trust funds or escrow accounts are subject to the cabinet's approval.
The cabinet shall consider project-specific risk assessments, projected timing of activities, and interest accumulation in determining whether sufficient funds are available to conduct the required activities.
The cabinet shall consider project- specific risk assessments, projected timing of activities, and interest accumulation in determining whether sufficient funds are available to conduct the required activities.
Adjustments in assessed contributions by the sequestration operator to Page 10 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund established in Section 16 of this Act.
Adjustments in assessed contributions by the sequestration operator to the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund established in Section 16 of this Act.
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May restore the eligibility of applicants, operators, and control persons Page 11 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN who are deemed permit-ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)1.
May restore the eligibility of applicants, operators, and control persons who are deemed permit-ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)1.
Shall restore the eligibility of applicants, operators, or control persons who are deemed permit-ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)2.
Shall restore the eligibility of applicants, operators, or control persons who are deemed permit- ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)2.
Shall restore the eligibility of applicants, operators, or control persons who are deemed permit-ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)3.
Shall restore the eligibility of applicants, operators, or control persons who are deemed permit- ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)3.
of this Page 12 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN subsection may be withdrawn at any time if the cabinet determines that the applicant no longer satisfies the requirements of this section.
of this subsection may be withdrawn at any time if the cabinet determines that the applicant no longer satisfies the requirements of this section.
The cabinet shall fully restore the eligibility of applicants who are deemed permit-ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)7.
The cabinet shall fully restore the eligibility of applicants who are deemed permit- ineligible pursuant to paragraph (a)7.
During permit review, the cabinet shall review all provisions of the existing permit, including the adequacy of the Page 13 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN financial responsibility required by this section.
During permit review, the cabinet shall review all provisions of the existing permit, including the adequacy of the financial responsibility required by this section.
SECTION 5.
CHAPTER 152 7 SECTION 5.
Page 14 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN SECTION 6.
SECTION 6.
A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 353 IS CREATED TO Page 15 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN READ AS FOLLOWS:
A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 353 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 8.
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(1) For the purposes of Sections 1 to 24 of this Act and in all other respects, any Page 16 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN carbon dioxide injected and sequestered in accordance with a Class VI underground injection control permit issued by the cabinet and in compliance with Sections 1 to 24 of this Act and the cabinet's administrative regulations shall not be considered a pollutant, and the operation and existence of such a carbon dioxide sequestration facility shall not be considered a public nuisance.
(1) For the purposes of Sections 1 to 24 of this Act and in all other respects, any carbon dioxide injected and sequestered in accordance with a Class VI underground injection control permit issued by the cabinet and in compliance with Sections 1 to 24 of this Act and the cabinet's administrative regulations shall not be considered a pollutant, and the operation and existence of such a carbon dioxide sequestration facility shall not be considered a public nuisance.
Page 17 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (4) Before drilling, deepening, reopening, converting, or plugging a Class VI injection well or monitoring well on a property where oil, gas, or other minerals are owned by a person other than the sequestration operator, the sequestration operator shall, at the time of filing, forward a copy of the application and plat to the oil, gas, or other mineral owner via registered or certified mail or by personal service;
(4) Before drilling, deepening, reopening, converting, or plugging a Class VI injection well or monitoring well on a property where oil, gas, or other minerals are owned by a person other than the sequestration operator, the sequestration operator shall, at the time of filing, forward a copy of the application and plat to the oil, gas, or other mineral owner via registered or certified mail or by personal service;
If an agreement is not reached, the cabinet, after considering the objections and the evidence presented at the hearing, shall enter an order and issue a permit to drill with modifications to protect the rights and resources of the Page 18 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN parties involved;
If an agreement is not reached, the cabinet, after considering the objections and the evidence presented at the hearing, shall enter CHAPTER 152 9 an order and issue a permit to drill with modifications to protect the rights and resources of the parties involved;
The operator may proceed with plugging the well if, after notice, the non-plugging operator does not attend;
The operator may proceed with plugging the well if, after notice, the non- plugging operator does not attend;
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or (b) At any other time frame established on a site-specific basis by administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A regarding the time frame for a sequestration operator's post-injection site care and site closure Page 20 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN plan.
or (b) At any other time frame established on a site-specific basis by administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A regarding the time frame for a sequestration operator's post-injection site care and site closure plan.
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The Commonwealth's liability for such claims and its obligation to indemnify a pore space owner or surface owner for any claim shall not obligate payment of any damages in excess of the balance of the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund established in Section 16 of Page 21 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN this Act;
The Commonwealth's liability for such claims and its obligation to indemnify a pore space owner or surface owner for any claim shall not obligate payment of any damages in excess of the balance of the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund established in Section 16 of this Act;
and (d) The Commonwealth's responsibility for monitoring and managing the sequestration facility following issuance of the completion certificate and assumption of ownership of the sequestered carbon dioxide shall be funded from the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund established in Section 16 of this Act until and unless the federal government assumes responsibilityfor the long-term monitoring and management of sequestration facilities.
and (d) The Commonwealth's responsibility for monitoring and managing the sequestration facility following issuance of the completion certificate and assumption of ownership of the sequestered carbon dioxide shall be funded from the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund established in Section 16 of this Act until and unless the federal government assumes responsibility for the long- term monitoring and management of sequestration facilities.
Page 22 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (a) Payment of all expenses of the cabinet in processing Class VI permits and certificate applications;
(a) Payment of all expenses of the cabinet in processing Class VI permits and certificate applications;
(2) Sequestration operators shall pay an annual administrative fee to the cabinet.
CHAPTER 152 11 (2) Sequestration operators shall pay an annual administrative fee to the cabinet.
The fee shall be calculated to ensure sufficient funds are available for the actual or anticipated cost to the cabinet for the review of the permit and records relating to Page 23 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN the operation of the sequestration facility to determine eligibility for issuance of the completion certificate.
The fee shall be calculated to ensure sufficient funds are available for the actual or anticipated cost to the cabinet for the review of the permit and records relating to the operation of the sequestration facility to determine eligibility for issuance of the completion certificate.
and Page 24 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (b) Compensate the government agency for its expenses with money from the fund.
and (b) Compensate the government agency for its expenses with money from the fund.
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Page 25 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (2) The amounts determined by the cabinet under subsection (1) of this section may be used for such matters as establishing the amounts of carbon credits, allowances, trading, emissions allocations, offsets, and for other similar purposes.
(2) The amounts determined by the cabinet under subsection (1) of this section may be used for such matters as establishing the amounts of carbon credits, allowances, trading, emissions allocations, offsets, and for other similar purposes.
(3) A person requesting a certification of a sequestration determination shall pay the cabinet a certification fee as authorized in Section 24 of this Act.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (3) A person requesting a certification of a sequestration determination shall pay the cabinet a certification fee as authorized in Section 24 of this Act.
(2) The Class VI permit applicant shall negotiate in good faith with the pore space Page 26 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN owners and acquire rights needed to access the pore space.
(2) The Class VI permit applicant shall negotiate in good faith with the pore space owners and acquire rights needed to access the pore space.
(7) If the proposed pooling order concerns pore space with unknown or missing owners, the sequestration operator shall, after reasonable efforts to locate the Page 27 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN pore space owners, publish one (1) notice in the newspaper of the largest circulation in each county in which the pore space is located.
(7) If the proposed pooling order concerns pore space with unknown or missing owners, the sequestration operator shall, after reasonable efforts to locate the pore space owners, publish one (1) notice in the newspaper of the largest circulation in each county in which the pore space is located.
(8) A pooling order shall authorize the injection and sequestration of carbon dioxide beneath the tract or portion thereof.
CHAPTER 152 13 (8) A pooling order shall authorize the injection and sequestration of carbon dioxide beneath the tract or portion thereof.
Page 28 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (11) If the cabinet or US EPA requires a seismic survey of lands owned by the nonconsenting surface owner and an operator is unable to reasonably obtain by negotiation with a property owner the right to conduct seismic surveys on lands owned by the nonconsenting surface owner, then:
(11) If the cabinet or US EPA requires a seismic survey of lands owned by the nonconsenting surface owner and an operator is unable to reasonably obtain by negotiation with a property owner the right to conduct seismic surveys on lands owned by the nonconsenting surface owner, then:
(2) If the unknown or missing pore space owners remain unknown or missing for a period of seven (7) years from the date of first injection into the sequestration reservoir, the sequestration operator shall pay the funds held in trust to the Page 29 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN surface owners of the tract overlying the pore space owned by the unknown or missing pore space owners.
(2) If the unknown or missing pore space owners remain unknown or missing for a period of seven (7) years from the date of first injection into the sequestration reservoir, the sequestration operator shall pay the funds held in trust to the surface owners of the tract overlying the pore space owned by the unknown or missing pore space owners.
(b) If a person or operator fails to abate the violation within the time prescribed in the notice, the cabinet shall issue a failure to abate cessation order to the person or operator and serve the notice in accordance with subsection (5) of this section.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) If a person or operator fails to abate the violation within the time prescribed in the notice, the cabinet shall issue a failure to abate cessation order to the person or operator and serve the notice in accordance with subsection (5) of this section.
Require the person or operator to immediately complete remedial Page 30 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN actions to abate the violation described in the notice and to cease any underground injection activity at the sequestration facility or site where the violation is occurring;
Require the person or operator to immediately complete remedial actions to abate the violation described in the notice and to cease any underground injection activity at the sequestration facility or site where the violation is occurring;
A sequestration facility is in operation by any person without first Page 31 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN posting financial responsibility and obtaining written approval of the cabinet.
A sequestration facility is in operation by any person without first posting financial responsibility and obtaining written approval of the cabinet.
Page 32 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (4) When it appears that any person is violating or threatening to violate any provision of Sections 1 to 24 of this Act or any rule, administrative regulation, or order promulgated or issued thereunder, the cabinet may bring suit to restrain the person from continuing the violation or from carrying out the threatened violation.
(4) When it appears that any person is violating or threatening to violate any provision of Sections 1 to 24 of this Act or any rule, administrative regulation, or order promulgated or issued thereunder, the cabinet may bring suit to restrain the person from continuing the violation or from carrying out the threatened violation.
(a) Be filed in the:
CHAPTER 152 15 (a) Be filed in the:
(6) The commencement of a proceeding pursuant to KRS 353.700 shall not operate Page 33 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN as a stay of a notice or order, including a notice or order that contains the requirement to complete all remedial measures to abate the cited violation, issued under this section.
(6) The commencement of a proceeding pursuant to KRS 353.700 shall not operate as a stay of a notice or order, including a notice or order that contains the requirement to complete all remedial measures to abate the cited violation, issued under this section.
Page 34 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN SECTION 24.
SECTION 24.
(1) In addition to the powers conferred upon the cabinet in other provisions of Sections 1 to 24 of this Act, the cabinet may develop, promulgate, and submit for approval a regulatory program for the purpose of accepting primary responsibility for the administration of the underground injection control program under 42 U.S.C.
(1) In addition to the powers conferred upon the cabinet in other provisions of Sections 1 to 24 of this Act, the cabinet may develop, promulgate, and submit for approval a regulatory program for the purpose of accepting primary responsibility for the administration of the underground injection control program under U.S.C.
(b) A prohibition of underground injection through Class VI wells, except as authorized by a Class VI permit issued pursuant thereto;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (b) A prohibition of underground injection through Class VI wells, except as authorized by a Class VI permit issued pursuant thereto;
Reporting and recordkeeping that provide project-specific information Page 35 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN to evaluate the site operations and ensure environmental protection;
Reporting and recordkeeping that provide project-specific information to evaluate the site operations and ensure environmental protection;
The fees shall cover all costs to the cabinet for administering the underground injection Page 36 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN control program.
The fees shall cover all costs to the cabinet for administering the underground injection control program.
(4) (a) Any order or final determination of the cabinet that is issued pursuant to Sections 1 to 24 of this Act shall be subject to review in accordance with KRS 353.700 and any administrative regulation promulgated thereunder.
CHAPTER 152 17 (4) (a) Any order or final determination of the cabinet that is issued pursuant to Sections 1 to 24 of this Act shall be subject to review in accordance with KRS 353.700 and any administrative regulation promulgated thereunder.
The Page 37 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN certificate shall be conditioned upon the applicant obtaining necessary air, water, and waste permits.
The certificate shall be conditioned upon the applicant obtaining necessary air, water, and waste permits.
Only the exhaust stack of the proposed facility to be actually used for coal or gas-fired generation[ or, beginning with applications for site compatibility certificates filed on or after January 1, 2015, the proposed structure or facility to be actually used for solar or wind generation] shall be required to be at least one thousand (1,000) feet from the property boundary of any adjoining property owner and two thousand (2,000) feet from any residential neighborhood, school, hospital, or Page 38 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN nursing home facility;
Only the exhaust stack of the proposed facility to be actually used for coal or gas-fired generation[ or, beginning with applications for site compatibility certificates filed on or after January 1, 2015, the proposed structure or facility to be actually used for solar or wind generation] shall be required to be at least one thousand (1,000) feet from the property boundary of any adjoining property owner and two thousand (2,000) feet from any residential neighborhood, school, hospital, or nursing home facility;
(4) The board may grant a deviation from the requirements of subsection (2) of this section on a finding that the proposed facility is designed to and, as located, would meet the goals of KRS 224.10-280, 278.010, 278.212, 278.214, 278.216, 278.218, Page 39 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN and 278.700 to 278.716 at a distance closer than those provided in subsection (2) of this section.
(4) The board may grant a deviation from the requirements of subsection (2) of this section on a finding that the proposed facility is designed to and, as located, would meet the goals of KRS 224.10-280, 278.010, 278.212, Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 278.214, 278.216, 278.218, and 278.700 to 278.716 at a distance closer than those provided in subsection (2) of this section.
All Page 40 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN notices must be mailed or posted at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.
All notices must be mailed or posted at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.
Public notice shall be given within Page 41 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN thirty (30) days immediately preceding the application filing to:
Public notice shall be given within thirty (30) days immediately preceding the application filing to:
(d) A statement certifying that the proposed plant will be in compliance with all local ordinances and regulations concerning noise control and with any local planning and zoning ordinances.
CHAPTER 152 19 (d) A statement certifying that the proposed plant will be in compliance with all local ordinances and regulations concerning noise control and with any local planning and zoning ordinances.
(e) If the facility is not proposed to be located on a site of a former coal processing plant and the facility will use on-site waste coal as a fuel source or in an area where a planning and zoning commission has established a setback requirement pursuant to KRS 278.704(3), a statement that the exhaust stack of the proposed facility and any wind turbine is at least one thousand (1,000) feet from the property boundary of any adjoining property owner and all proposed structures or facilities used in connection with the generation or storage[for generation] of electricity are two thousand (2,000) feet from any residential neighborhood, school, hospital, or nursing home facility, unless coal or gas- fired generating facilities capable of generating ten megawatts (10MW) or more currently exist on the site.
(e) If the facility is not proposed to be located on a site of a former coal processing plant and the facility will use on-site waste coal as a fuel source or in an area where a planning and zoning commission has established a setback requirement pursuant to KRS 278.704(3), a statement that the exhaust stack of the proposed facility and any wind turbine is at least one thousand (1,000) feet from the property boundary of any adjoining property owner and all proposed structures or facilities used in connection with the generation or storage[for generation] of electricity are two thousand (2,000) feet from any residential neighborhood, school, hospital, or nursing home facility, unless coal or gas-fired generating facilities capable of generating ten megawatts (10MW) or more currently exist on the site.
(f) A complete report of the applicant's public involvement program activities Page 42 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN undertaken prior to the filing of the application, including:
(f) A complete report of the applicant's public involvement program activities undertaken prior to the filing of the application, including:
(k) A detailed listing of all violations by it, or any person with an ownership interest, of federal or state environmental laws, rules, or administrative regulations, whether judicial or administrative, where violations have resulted Page 43 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN in criminal convictions or civil or administrative fines exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(k) A detailed listing of all violations by it, or any person with an ownership interest, of federal or state environmental laws, rules, or administrative regulations, whether judicial or administrative, where violations have resulted in criminal convictions or civil or administrative fines exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000).
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For property that is leased by the applicant, each landowner from whom the applicant leases land and the Energy and Environment Cabinet as the primary co-beneficiaries;
For property that is leased by the applicant, each landowner from whom the applicant leases land and the Energy and Environment Cabinet as the primary co- beneficiaries;
If the merchant electric generating facility is to be located in a Page 45 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN county or municipality that has not established a decommissioning bond or other similar security obligation, the bond or other similar security shall name the county or municipality as a secondary beneficiary with the county's or municipality's consent;
If the merchant electric generating facility is to be located in a county or municipality that has not established a decommissioning bond or other similar security obligation, the bond or other similar security shall name the county or municipality as a secondary beneficiary with the county's or municipality's consent;
The applicant, its successor, or its assign, shall be responsible for all costs incurred by all parties to cure the cancellation or lapse of the bond.
The applicant, its successor, or its assign, shall be responsible for all costs incurred by all CHAPTER 152 21 parties to cure the cancellation or lapse of the bond.
Communicate with each affected landowner at the end of the merchant electric generating facility's useful life so that any requests of the Page 46 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN landowner that are in addition to the minimum requirements set forth in this paragraph and in addition to any other requirements specified in the lease with the landowner may, in the sole discretion of the applicant or its successor or assign, be accommodated;
Communicate with each affected landowner at the end of the merchant electric generating facility's useful life so that any requests of the landowner that are in addition to the minimum requirements set forth in this paragraph and in addition to any other requirements specified in the lease with the landowner may, in the sole discretion of the applicant or its successor or assign, be accommodated;
(4) Application fees for a construction certificate shall be set by the board and Page 47 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN deposited into a trust and agency account to the credit of the commission.
(4) Application fees for a construction certificate shall be set by the board and deposited into a trust and agency account to the credit of the commission.
Page 48 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN (d) Whether the facility is proposed for a site upon which existing generating facilities, capable of generating ten megawatts (10MW) or more of electricity, are currently located;
(d) Whether the facility is proposed for a site upon which existing generating facilities, capable of generating ten megawatts (10MW) or more of electricity, are currently located;
(e) Whether the proposed facility will meet all local planning and zoning requirements that existed on the date the application was filed;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (e) Whether the proposed facility will meet all local planning and zoning requirements that existed on the date the application was filed;
(h) The efficacy of any proposed measures to mitigate adverse impacts that are Page 49 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN identified pursuant to paragraph (a), (b), (e), or (f) of this subsection from the construction or operation of the proposed facility;
(h) The efficacy of any proposed measures to mitigate adverse impacts that are identified pursuant to paragraph (a), (b), (e), or (f) of this subsection from the construction or operation of the proposed facility;
The acquirer has the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to Page 50 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN meet the obligations imposed by the terms of the approval or has the ability to contract to meet these obligations;
The acquirer has the financial, technical, and managerial capacity to meet the obligations imposed by the terms of the approval or has the ability to contract to meet these obligations;
(4) A person that has acquired ownership, control, or the right to control a merchant electric generating facility from the applicant or its successor or assign shall file with the Energy and Environment Cabinet within ten (10) days of completing the acquisition:
CHAPTER 152 23 (4) A person that has acquired ownership, control, or the right to control a merchant electric generating facility from the applicant or its successor or assign shall file with the Energy and Environment Cabinet within ten (10) days of completing the acquisition:
An existing bond or other similar security shall be adopted, or a replacement bond or other similar security shall be in place, as of the date the acquisition occurs so that Page 51 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN there is no lapse in coverage of the decommissioning bond or other similar security.
An existing bond or other similar security shall be adopted, or a replacement bond or other similar security shall be in place, as of the date the acquisition occurs so that there is no lapse in coverage of the decommissioning bond or other similar security.
(8) In addition to all compliance monitoring and enforcement performed by the secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet, and notwithstanding any Page 52 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN provision of law to the contrary, the secretary shall also review the decommissioning plan required by KRS 278.706(2)(m) or by local ordinance, license, or permit and the bond or similar security amount required by KRS 278.706(2)(m)5.
(8) In addition to all compliance monitoring and enforcement performed by the secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet, and notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the secretary shall also review the decommissioning plan required by KRS 278.706(2)(m) or by local ordinance, license, or permit and the bond or similar security amount required by KRS 278.706(2)(m)5.
An application for a construction certificate shall be filed at the offices of Page 53 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN the Public Service Commission along with an application fee as set forth in subsection (6) of this section.
An application for a construction certificate shall be filed at the offices of the Public Service Commission along with an application fee as set forth in subsection (6) of this section.
The board may hire a consultant to review the transmission line or carbon dioxide pipeline and provide recommendations concerning the adequacy of the application and proposed mitigation measures.
The board may hire a consultant to review the transmission line or carbon dioxide pipeline and provide recommendations concerning the adequacy of the application and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proposed mitigation measures.
(c) With respect to electric transmission lines, a full description of the proposed Page 54 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN line and appurtenances, including the following:
(c) With respect to electric transmission lines, a full description of the proposed line and appurtenances, including the following:
Action to grant the certificate shall be based on the board's determination that the proposed route of the line will minimize significant adverse impact on the scenic assets of Kentucky and that the applicant will Page 55 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN construct and maintain the line according to all applicable legal requirements.
Action to grant the certificate shall be based on the board's determination that the proposed route of the line will minimize significant adverse impact on the scenic assets of Kentucky and that the applicant will construct and maintain the line according to all applicable legal requirements.
(5) The board shall convene a local public information meeting upon receipt of a request by not less than three (3) interested persons that reside in the county or counties in which the carbon dioxide pipeline is proposed to be constructed.
(5) The board shall convene a local public information meeting upon receipt of a request by not less than three (3) interested persons that reside in the county or counties in which the carbon dioxide pipeline is proposed to be CHAPTER 152 25 constructed.
(7) With respect to carbon dioxide transmission lines, within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt of the application or one hundred eighty (180) days if a local public information meeting is held, the board shall, by majority vote, grant or deny the Page 56 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN construction certificate either in whole or in part.
(7) With respect to carbon dioxide transmission lines, within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt of the application or one hundred eighty (180) days if a local public information meeting is held, the board shall, by majority vote, grant or deny the construction certificate either in whole or in part.
353.804 Jurisdiction and authority over geologic storage of carbon dioxide -- Application for and approval of demonstration projects -- Cabinet to testify Page 57 of 58 HB067720.100 - 2168 - XXXX 4/1/2026 10:42 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 677/EN annually on program's development.
353.804 Jurisdiction and authority over geologic storage of carbon dioxide -- Application for and approval of demonstration projects -- Cabinet to testify annually on program's development.
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Became law without Governor's signature April 14, 2026.
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Action History

  1. became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 152)

  2. filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

  3. delivered to Governor

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  6. passed 61-28

  7. House concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  8. posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  9. to Rules (H)

  10. received in House

  11. 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  12. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026

  13. floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute

  14. 2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill

  15. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

  16. to Natural Resources & Energy (S)

  17. to Committee on Committees (S)

  18. received in Senate

  19. 3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Amendment (1)

  20. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 09 2026

  21. 2nd reading, to Rules

  22. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1)

  23. to Natural Resources & Energy (H)

  24. to Committee on Committees (H)

  25. introduced in House

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 61 Yea · 28 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 5811010
Democrat 21701
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 6128011
% of votes cast 61%28%0%11%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Nay
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Nay
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Nay
Erika Hancock Democrat Nay
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Joshua Watkins Democrat Nay
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Nay
Aaron Thompson Republican Not Voting
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Nay
Candy Massaroni Republican Nay
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Not Voting
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Not Voting
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Nay
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Nay
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Nay
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Nay
Mark Hart Republican Not Voting
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Not Voting
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Not Voting
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Not Voting
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Nay
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Not Voting
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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PASS HB 677 w/ SCS 1, SFA 1, SCA 1 (T)

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 5000
Republican 33000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Yea
Gary Clemons Democrat Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Pass

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 20000
Republican 77002
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 98002
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis C — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Yea
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Not Voting
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Yea
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Yea
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Yea
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Yea
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Yea
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Yea
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 677 do?
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 353 to establish the purposes of the Act; define terms; require and specify the types of permits before constructing or operating a carbon dioxide facility; exempt enhanced oil or gas recovery under KRS 353.592; require any oil, natural gas or coalbed methane well converted to a carbon dioxide sequestration well to be governed by this Act; set forth the requirements and process to obtain a Class VI underground injection control permit; require permit fees to be put in the carbon dioxide sequestration facility administrative fund; set forth a process for commercially valuable minerals; designate the consent of owners of pore space for a administratively complete application; specify when the Energy and Environment Cabinet can begin technical review of the application; require financial responsibility sufficient to cover specific activities and cabinet review of financial responsibility annually; provide that the cabinet's determination is considered final; allow for the adjustment of financial responsibility based on adjustments in cost estimates; list the type of financial instruments which can be used as qualifying financial responsibility instruments; authorize the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for financial responsibility; identify reasons why the cabinet would deny an application for a permit; authorize the cabinet to restore applicant eligibility for permit under specific grounds and circumstances; require cabinet approval for a transfer of a permit and allow obligations and rights to pass to the new transferee; require periodic review of permits; prescribe the notice and comment requirements for a Class VI permit; delineate the cabinet's actions for applications that are complete and incomplete; prohibit the approval or transfer of a permit to an operator for conditions specified and allow eligibility after an applicant, operator, or control person takes certain remedial actions; establish requirements to maintain the integrity of carbon sequestration wells and notification of affected parties when activities occur on the well site; provide mechanism of redress for parties that are not in agreement over activities on the well site; specify the requirements for plugging and abandoning a Class VI well or monitoring well; authorize the secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet to enter into cooperative agreements; specify the requirements for a completion certificate issued by the Energy and Environment Cabinet after demonstrating compliance for 50 years or another time frame designated by the cabinet along with notice and public hearing; require ownership transferred to the Commonwealth and that both pore and surface owners are held harmless from liability; establish a carbon dioxide sequestration facility administrative fund and specify the moneys to be placed into the fund and the purposes and uses of the fund; establish an application fee to be paid to the carbon dioxide sequestration facility administrative fund and authorize the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for a fee schedule; establish a carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund and specify the purposes and use of moneys in the fund; require sequestration operators to pay a fee on each ton of carbon dioxide sequestered and have the fees remitted to the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund; require the cabinet to prepare an annual report on the Class VI underground injection control permit and the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund; state that the report is due December 31 of each year beginning with the receipt of the first application for an underground injection control permit; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to certify the amount of carbon dioxide sequestered by each permittee and allow amounts sequestered to be used for a carbon dioxide credits, allowances, trading, emissions allocations, or offsets; prohibit the altering of legal rights or relationships of several mineral estates and pore space owners in common law; specify methods for nonconsenting owners; allow for the cabinet to make a determination on missing or nonconsenting pore space owners for a sequestration facility and notice for a pooling order; require the applicant to pay the cost of administrative hearing with a pooling order; establish notice for a pooling order and the compensation of owners; establish requirements for seismic survey of lands; require operator to deposit funds for unknown or missing pore space owners and allow funds to be moved to the carbon dioxide sequestration facility trust fund after 7 years; create a severability clause; establish violations and penalties; require notice and service for violations and establish courts with jurisdiction and a requirement for a stay of notice and administrative hearing; authorize the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to develop regulatory program for the administration of the underground injection control program; repeal KRS 353.800, 353.802, 353.804, 353.806, 353.808, 353.810, and 353.812, relating to geologic storage of carbon dioxide.
Who sponsors HB 677?
HB 677 is sponsored by Wade Williams (Republican), J.T. Payne (Republican), and Jim Gooch Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 677?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 19, 2026. Enacted.
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