HB 24 — AN ACT relating to conservation.

UNOFFICIALCHAPTER COPY139 251 RSCHAPTER 139 ( HB 24/EN24 ) AN ACT relating to conservation.

Any power or energy cost adjustment implemented pursuant to a duly Page 1 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN adopted base rate that provides for the periodic adjustment of a component of the rate, including any fuel costs or transmission costs, in accordance with the formula or conditions set forth in the base rate;

and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (9) (a) "Special purpose governmental entity" or "entity" means any agency, authority, or entity created or authorized by statute which:

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Is governed by a board, council, commission, committee, authority, or corporation with policy-makingpolicy- making authority that is separate from the state and the governing body of the city, county, or cities and counties in which it operates;

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and CHAPTER 139 3 c.

Federally regulated public housing authorities established pursuant to Page 4 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN KRS Chapter 80 that receive no more than twenty percent (20%) of their total funding for any fiscal year from nonfederal fees, not including rental income;

The audit shall be conducted in accordance with audit standards and requirements stipulated in KRS 65.065(5).[ For fiscal periods beginning on and after July 1, 2014, the provisions of KRS 65A.030 shall apply to audits of the accounts of each district.] Page 5 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN (3) Upon request of the commission, the board shall furnish the commission with copies of ordinances, regulations, orders, contracts, forms, and other documents adopted or employed by the board and any other information requested by the commission concerning the board's activities.

PageLegislative 6Research ofCommission 12PDF HB002420.100Version -ACTS 820OF -THE XXXXGENERAL 3/28/2025ASSEMBLY 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN (1) During the term of an easement, the restricted land shall be used solely for the production of crops, livestock and livestock products, and nursery and greenhouse products including the processing or retail marketing of these crops, livestock and livestock products, and nursery and greenhouse products if more than fifty percent (50%) of the processed or merchandised products are produced on the subject land, and for the raising and stabling of horses for commercial purposes.

Page 7 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN (d) The Commonwealth shall not locate landfills, sewage treatment plants, or other public service facilities that are not compatible with or complimentary to agricultural production on restricted lands.

(a) Existing fences may be repaired and replaced, and new fences may be built anywhere on the restricted land for purposes of reasonable and customary Page 8 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN management of livestock and wildlife, without approval of the PACE board.

The PACE board shall give approval within a reasonable time, CHAPTER 139 5 unless it determines that the proposed building, structure, or improvement would not be properly located or would significantly diminish the agricultural production capacity of the restricted land.

The construction or installation of utility lines other than the types stated in this paragraph is prohibited on the Page 9 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN restricted land.

Page 10 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN (j) Golf courses are prohibited on the restricted land.

and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ii.

Page 11 of 12 HB002420.100 - 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS HB 24/EN (5) Landowners shall retain the right to perform any act not specifically prohibited or limited by this section and administrative regulations promulgated under its provisions.

PageSigned 12by ofGovernor 12March HB002420.10031, -2025. 820 - XXXX 3/28/2025 2:35 PM Engrossed