KentuckyKentucky would study ways to simplify flood cleanup permits
Kentucky’s Division of Water must report on flood cleanup rules and recommend ways to simplify permits for state and local governments by December 15, 2026.
What it does
The Division of Water must report on permits and other rules for clearing debris from waterways affected by floods. It must also recommend ways to make cleanup easier for state and local governments.
Argument forA report could help state and local governments understand permits and cleanup rules, and point to ways to make applications easier.
Argument againstA report may take time and leave communities without simpler permit steps while they wait for future legislation or agency action.
More detail
The Division of Water must prepare a report for the General Assembly about flood cleanup access and recommend ways to simplify the process. The report must cover access to waterways affected by flooding for debris cleanup and removal, including permits, restricted activities, debris disposal, hazardous materials, and possible improvements for state and local governments. The report and its recommendations must be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission by December 15, 2026.
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History
- 2026
- Apr 15recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)Latest
- Apr 15taken from the Orders of the Day
- Apr 1placed in the Orders of the Day
- Apr 1taken from Rules
- Mar 252nd reading, to RulesMinor
- Mar 24reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarMinor
- Mar 19to Local Government (H)Minor
- Mar 13to Committee on Committees (H)Minor
- Mar 13received in House
- Mar 123rd reading, adopted 38-0Minor
- Vote recorded ADOPT SJR 62. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 11passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
- Mar 9posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11 2026
- Mar 52nd reading, to RulesMinor
- Mar 4reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarMinor
- Feb 25to State & Local Government (S)Minor
- Jan 27to Committee on Committees (S)Minor
- Jan 27introduced in SenateIntroduced
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