Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 29: AN ACT relating to solid waste management facilities 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 29 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to solid waste management facilities and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Greg Elkins (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Rick Girdler (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 86).
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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 109 to prohibit the imposition of fees or permitting requirements on a solid waste management facility that is handling solid waste that was generated outside of the county or waste management district where the solid waste management facility is located, by the county or waste management district where solid waste was generated.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Rick Girdler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Mike Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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. 86)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 38-0
- Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (3) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
- passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (3) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (3) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
- taken from Rules
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 70-19 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (3) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
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