Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
HJR 77: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky and declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 77 is a joint resolution introduced in the Kentucky House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Tom Smith (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Adam Bowling (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Mitch Whitaker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Direct the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky; direct that EPIC report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Adam Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Mitch Whitaker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
“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 Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, adopted 94-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House