Kentucky 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 488 — AN ACT relating to public utilities. Create a new section of KRS 278.010 to 278.450 to define "vegetation maintenance" and "property owner"; require notice to property owner before an electric utility conducts vegetation maintenance in the right-of-way; require written consent for removing more than 25 percent of tree canopy; allow for a temporary cessation of work if property owner objects to vegetation maintenance; prescribe time frames for notice and response; establish standards for vegetation maintenance; and require a customer education plan for vegetation maintenance.

Last action — To Natural Resources & Energy (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill regulates vegetation maintenance by electric utilities concerning property owners.

This bill requires electric utilities to notify property owners before conducting vegetation maintenance and to obtain consent for significant tree canopy removal. It also establishes standards for maintenance and a customer education plan.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may affect how families manage trees on their property near utility right-of-ways.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. To Natural Resources & Energy (H)

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

  • K. Sinnette · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • K. Sinnette

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 488?
HB 488 is sponsored by K. Sinnette.
What is the current status of HB 488?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 488?
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