Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 229 — AN ACT relating to municipal utilities.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch.19)

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 20, 2024. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 29, 2024.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Amend KRS 42.747 to replace the member serving on the Blockchain Technology Working Group representing the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association with a member representing municipal utilities and designated by the Kentucky League of Cities; amend KRS 96.530 to increase from $2,400 to $4,800 the maximum annual pay of a member of municipal utility commission in a city of the home rule class or an urban-county government; amend KRS 96.750 to increase from $2,400 to $4,800 the maximum annual pay of a member of municipal utility commission in a city contracting with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the provision of electric utility service; amend KRS 96.780 to increase the maximum amount from $20,000 to $40,000 that a superintendent employed by an electric plant board contracting with the TVA may spend on behalf of the board without board approval; amend KRS 224A.030 to replace the member serving on the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority board representing the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association with a member representing a municipal utility that provides water and wastewater services and is designated by the Kentucky League of Cities.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

131 added · 177 removed

131 line(s) added, 177 removed.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 229/GA AN ACT relating to municipal utilities.
CHAPTER 19 1 CHAPTER 19 ( SB 229 ) AN ACT relating to municipal utilities.
(a) "Blockchain technology" means shared or distributed data structures or digital ledgers used in peer-to-peer networks that:
(a) "Blockchain technology" means shared or distributed data structures or digital ledgers used in peer-to- peer networks that:
(3) The working group shall evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of using blockchain technology to enhance the security of and increase protection for the state's critical infrastructure, including but not limited to the electric utility grid, natural gas Page 1 of 6 SB022910.100 - 2142 - XXXX 3/1/2024 9:02 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 229/GA pipelines, drinking water supply and delivery, wastewater, telecommunications, and emergency services.
(3) The working group shall evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of using blockchain technology to enhance the security of and increase protection for the state's critical infrastructure, including but not limited to the electric utility grid, natural gas pipelines, drinking water supply and delivery, wastewater, telecommunications, and emergency services.
(f) One (1) member in academia designated by the chief information officer of the Commonwealth Office of Technology, who has expertise in blockchain technology and its applicability to different industry sectors;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (f) One (1) member in academia designated by the chief information officer of the Commonwealth Office of Technology, who has expertise in blockchain technology and its applicability to different industry sectors;
(g) One (1) ex officio member representing municipal utilities[the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association (KMUA)] designated by the Kentucky Page 2 of 6 SB022910.100 - 2142 - XXXX 3/1/2024 9:02 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 229/GA League of Cities[executive director of KMUA];
(g) One (1) ex officio member representing municipal utilities[the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association (KMUA)] designated by the Kentucky League of Cities[executive director of KMUA];
(2) Within the limits of the funds available therefor, all powers of a municipality to acquire, improve, operate and maintain, and to furnish electric service, and all powers necessary or convenient thereto, conferred by KRS 96.550 to 96.900, shall Page 3 of 6 SB022910.100 - 2142 - XXXX 3/1/2024 9:02 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 229/GA be exercised on behalf of the municipality by the board and the superintendent, respectively.
(2) Within the limits of the funds available therefor, all powers of a municipality to acquire, improve, operate and maintain, and to furnish electric service, and all powers necessary or convenient thereto, conferred by KRS 96.550 to 96.900, shall be exercised on behalf of the municipality by the board and the superintendent, respectively.
All contracts shall be in the corporate name of the board and shall be signed by the superintendent and attested Page 4 of 6 SB022910.100 - 2142 - XXXX 3/1/2024 9:02 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 229/GA by the secretary-treasurer or chairman of the board.
All contracts shall be in the corporate name of the board and shall be signed by the superintendent and attested by the secretary-treasurer or chairman of the board.
The secretaries of the Economic Development, Finance and Administration, and Energy and Environment Cabinets;
The CHAPTER 19 3 secretaries of the Economic Development, Finance and Administration, and Energy and Environment Cabinets;
The Governor shall additionally appoint six (6) at-large members.
The Governor shall additionally appoint six (6) at- large members.
The members shall constitute the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Page 5 of 6 SB022910.100 - 2142 - XXXX 3/1/2024 9:02 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 24 RS SB 229/GA with power in that name to contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, have and use a corporate seal, and exercise, in addition to the powers and functions specifically stated in this chapter, all of the usual powers of private corporations to the extent that the powers are not inconsistent with specifically enumerated powers of the authority.
The members shall constitute the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, with power in that name to contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, have and use a corporate seal, and exercise, in addition to the powers and functions specifically stated in this chapter, all of the usual powers of private corporations to the extent that the powers are not inconsistent with specifically enumerated powers of the authority.
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Signed by Governor March 29, 2024.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch.19)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. received in Senate

  6. 3rd reading, passed 93-0

  7. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 25, 2024

  8. 2nd reading, to Rules

  9. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  10. to Local Government (H)

  11. to Committee on Committees (H)

  12. received in House

  13. 3rd reading, passed 33-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  14. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 01, 2024

  15. 2nd reading, to Rules

  16. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  17. to State & Local Government (S)

  18. to Committee on Committees (S)

  19. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (135)

135 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 93 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13002
Republican 68005
Unaffiliated 12000
Total 93007
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Dixon — Yea
Heath — Yea
Bentley — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Timoney — Yea
Justice — Yea
Pratt — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Raymond — Yea
Graham — Yea
Bratcher K. — Yea
Stevenson C — Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Yea
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Not Voting
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Not Voting
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn 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 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
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 Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Yea
Scott Lewis Republican Not Voting
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Yea
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Not Voting
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
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Not Voting

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PASS SB 229 W/ scs1

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27001
Unaffiliated 5002
Democrat 1002
Total 33005
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Schickel — Yea
Turner — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Westerfield — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Yates — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Not Voting
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Democrat Not Voting
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Not Voting
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Not Voting
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
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
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 229 do?
Amend KRS 42.747 to replace the member serving on the Blockchain Technology Working Group representing the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association with a member representing municipal utilities and designated by the Kentucky League of Cities; amend KRS 96.530 to increase from $2,400 to $4,800 the maximum annual pay of a member of municipal utility commission in a city of the home rule class or an urban-county government; amend KRS 96.750 to increase from $2,400 to $4,800 the maximum annual pay of a member of municipal utility commission in a city contracting with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the provision of electric utility service; amend KRS 96.780 to increase the maximum amount from $20,000 to $40,000 that a superintendent employed by an electric plant board contracting with the TVA may spend on behalf of the board without board approval; amend KRS 224A.030 to replace the member serving on the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority board representing the Kentucky Municipal Utilities Association with a member representing a municipal utility that provides water and wastewater services and is designated by the Kentucky League of Cities.
Who sponsors SB 229?
SB 229 is sponsored by Mike Wilson (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), and D. Thayer.
What is the current status of SB 229?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 20, 2024. Enacted.
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