Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 714 — AN ACT relating to the Kentucky River Authority.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (H)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151 to establish definitions for KRS 151.700 to 151.730, regarding the Kentucky River Authority; amend KRS 151.710 to clarify requirements for members of the Kentucky River Authority.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the composition and membership criteria of the Kentucky River Authority.

  • KRS 151.710

    The secretaries may designate alternates.

    Removes the provision allowing secretaries to designate alternates on the Authority.

  • KRS 151.710

    Five (5) members shall reside in a county adjacent to the main stem of the Kentucky River. → Six (6) members shall reside in a county adjacent to the mainstem of the Kentucky River.

    Increases the required number of members residing adjacent to the mainstem of the river.

  • KRS 151.710

    Of the ten (10) persons, one (1) shall be a registered engineer, one (1) an expert in water quality, one (1) a mayor, and one (1) a county judge/executive. → One (1) member shall be an engineer licensed in accordance with KRS Chapter 322; one (1) member shall be an expert in water quality; one (1) member shall be a mayor, and one (1) member shall be a county judge/executive.

    Changes the requirement from a 'registered engineer' to an 'engineer licensed in accordance with KRS Chapter 322'.

  • KRS 151.710

    Of the twelve (12) members, only one (1) may be an employee of the Energy and Environment Cabinet. → None of the members appointed under this paragraph shall be an employee of the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

    Clarifies that no member may be an employee of the Energy and Environment Cabinet.

  • KRS 151.710

    Of the ten (10) members first appointed, two (2) shall continue in office for terms of one (1) year, two (2) for terms of two (2) years, three (3) for terms of three (3) years, and three (3) for terms of four (4) years, as the Governor designates.

    Eliminates the staggered term requirement for the first ten appointed members.

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. introduced in House

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 714 do?
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 151 to establish definitions for KRS 151.700 to 151.730, regarding the Kentucky River Authority; amend KRS 151.710 to clarify requirements for members of the Kentucky River Authority.
Who sponsors HB 714?
HB 714 is sponsored by Ryan Dotson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 714?
This bill died with 2024 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 714?
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