Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
SJR 62: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Division of Water to provide recommendations and clear guidance on how local governments can more easily access jurisdictional streams and waterways for cleanup after a flood.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJR 62 is a joint resolution introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Division of Water to provide recommendations and clear guidance on how local governments can more easily access jurisdictional streams and waterways for cleanup after a flood. Primary sponsor: Scott Madon (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Mike Nemes (Republican), Brandon Smith (Republican), Brandon Storm (Republican), Robin Webb (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): recommitted 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.
Direct the Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Water to prepare and submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 15, 2026, on recommendations for state and local governments to more easily access public waterways after flooding for debris removal and clean-up.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Mike Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Brandon Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Brandon Storm | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Robin Webb | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- taken from the Orders of the Day
- placed in the Orders of the Day
- taken from Rules
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- received in House
- 3rd reading, adopted 38-0
- passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11 2026
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