Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 222: AN ACT relating to environmental covenants and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 222 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to environmental covenants and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Keturah Herron (Democratic), Robby Mills (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Reggie Thomas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 55).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 224.80-190 to allow for the amendment of an environmental covenant without the approval of some of the previously required signatories if the sole effect of the amendment is to remove or reduce a land use restriction in the environmental covenant that the Energy and Environment Cabinet has determined is no longer necessary and certain new procedural requirements have been satisfied; provide that when the cabinet determines that a land use restriction in an environmental covenant can be reduced or eliminated, it shall provide notice to the affected parties and opportunity for them to object to the determination; allow for affected parties to seek judicial review of a cabinet determination; amend KRS 224.80-180 to conform; RETROACTIVE; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keturah Herron | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Robby Mills | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Reggie Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 55)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 94-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
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