Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 261 — AN ACT relating to natural resources and energy.

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    Introduced
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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 died with 2023 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Amend KRS 278.050 to correct the reference to the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reinstates the provisions regarding the membership, appointment, and terms of the Public Service Commission, which had been repealed.

  • KRS 278.050

    Repealed, 2026.

    The repeal is removed, restoring the statute regarding the Public Service Commission.

  • KRS 278.050

    The Public Service Commission shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. If the Senate is not in session when a term expires or a vacancy occurs, the Governor shall make the appointment to take effect at once, subject to the approval of the Senate when convened. Appointments to the Public Service Commission made more than ninety (90) days prior to a regular session of the General Assembly shall be subject to confirmation by the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy. Each of the three (3) members of the commission shall be appointed on or before the first day of July, 1982, for staggered terms as follows: one (1) shall serve until the first day of July, 1983, one (1) until the first day of July, 1984, and one (1) until the first day of July, 1985, and thereafter for a term of four (4) years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Each member of the commission shall be a full-time employee as defined in KRS 18A.005(17).

    New provisions establish the structure and appointment process for the Public Service Commission.

  • KRS 278.050

    The Governor shall appoint one (1) of the commissioners on the commission to act as chairman thereof and the chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the commission. The Governor shall designate one (1) of the commissioners on the commission to serve as vice chairman thereof and act for the chairman in the latter's absence.

    This change outlines the roles of chairman and vice chairman within the Public Service Commission.

  • KRS 278.050

    Vacancies for unexpired terms shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments, but the appointee shall hold office only to the end of the unexpired term.

    This provision details how vacancies in the commission should be handled.

Action History

  1. to Natural Resources & Energy (S)

  2. to Committee on Committees (S)

  3. introduced in Senate

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 261 do?
Amend KRS 278.050 to correct the reference to the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy.
What is the current status of SB 261?
This bill died with 2023 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 SB 261?
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