Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 785: AN ACT relating to solar farms in the Commonwealth.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 785 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to solar farms in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: J.T. Payne (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to define "owner," "solar farm," and "taxes"; levy an excise tax on the owner of a solar farm in Kentucky at an annual rate of $200 per acre for land used to generate electricity; provide for a yearly increase of the tax rate based on the change of the consumer price index; specify reporting and payment requirements; establish penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House