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2008 Kentucky Legislative Session Bill Tracker

Welcome to the Cumberland Chapter Sierra Club Legislation Page.  The following bills have environmental implications and are being tracked by your Kentucky Sierra Club and the Kentucky Conservation Committee.  Please help us in our lobbying efforts during this legislative session by responding to the "Take Action" items listed for each bill and contacting your legislators.

To look up your state representative and/or senator on the Web, go to Vote Smart and enter you 9-digit zip code.  You can also contact your county clerk's office to get this information.  Legislators' Email and other contact information can be found on the website of the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission

It is easy to contact your legislator, and it does make a difference.  There are several ways you can do this:
  • The Legislator Message Line (1-800-372-7181) will put you in touch with an operator who will write down a message for you, no questions asked.  Call 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • You can send a fax to the Legislator Fax Line (502-564-6543).  It can be sent to multiple legislators, but you must list all names individually.
  • Many legislators have Email.  E-addresses can be found on the Legislative Research Commission Website.
  • Regular mail can be sent to: The Capitol Annex, Frankfort, KY 40601.
  • What do I say?  Your message can be as simple as "Please support bill xyz."  You don't have to be an expert.

Thank you for making a difference!!!

Name Bill Issue Status Our Position
AN ACT relating to poultry production. HB 347 CAFOs Thursday, January 24, 2008 - to Agriculture & Small Business (H) support
  action needed on HB 347: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to vehicle emissions. HB 271 Clean Air Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - to Natural Resources & Environment (H) support
  action needed on HB 271: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to data used in permit application determinations. SB 107 Clean Water Monday, January 28, 2008 - to Agriculture & Natural Resources (S) oppose
  action needed on SB 107: Please call or write your state legislator in Opposition of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to net metering of electricity. SB 83 Energy Thursday, January 31, 2008 - received in House support
  action needed on SB 83: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
A JOINT RESOLUTION encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to cooperate in the development of hydroelectric power generators at all suitable federal dams on rivers within and abutting the Commonwealth HJR 54 Energy Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - to Tourism Development & Energy (H) support
  action needed on HJR 54: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to carbon dioxide. HB 93 Energy Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - to Natural Resources & Environment (H) monitor
  action needed on HB 93: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to renewable energy facilities. HB 92 Energy Friday, January 25, 2008 - recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) support
  action needed on HB 92: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to interconnection of electric utilities and generators. HB 313 Energy Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - to Tourism Development & Energy (H) support
  action needed on HB 313: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky River Authority. HB 312 Energy Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - posted in committee support
  action needed on HB 312: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to renewable-energy and energy-efficiency standards. HB 299 Energy Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - posted in committee support
  action needed on HB 299: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to energy and efficiency incentives. HB 268 Energy Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) support
  action needed on HB 268: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to tax incentives for alternative fuel sources. HB 214 Energy Friday, January 11, 2008 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) monitor
  action needed on HB 214: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to residential energy incentives. HB 149 Energy Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - to Tourism Development & Energy (H) support
  action needed on HB 149: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to low-income heating energy assistance, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. HB 153 Environmental Justice Thursday, January 10, 2008 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) support
  action needed on HB 153: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to surface mining. HB 164 Mountain Top Removal/Coal Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - to Natural Resources & Environment (H) support
  action needed on HB 164: Please call or write your state legislator in STRONG Support of this bill. Attend "I Love Mountains" lobby day in Frankfort on 2/14/08. Find out more.
A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to submit a report containing recommendations for an electronic waste disposal and recycling system. SJR 76 Other Legislation Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - to Agriculture & Natural Resources (S) support
  action needed on SJR 76: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
A JOINT RESOLUTION relating to Emergency Action Plans for high and significant hazard dams. SJR 72 Other Legislation Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - to Agriculture & Natural Resources (S) support
  action needed on SJR 72: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to the hazardous waste management fund and making an appropriation therefor. SB 69 Other Legislation Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - reassigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources (S) oppose
  action needed on SB 69: Please call or write your state legislator in Opposition of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to sand and gravel operations. SB 54 Other Legislation Sunday, April 13, 2008 - to Agriculture & Natural Resources (S) monitor
  action needed on SB 54: None at this time. Find out more.
A JOINT RESOLUTION reauthorizing the Kentucky Aquaculture Task Force. HJR 68 Other Legislation Monday, February 04, 2008 - received in Senate support
  action needed on HJR 68: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION reauthorizing the Land Stewardship and Conservation Task Force. HCR 93 Other Legislation Friday, February 01, 2008 - to Natural Resources & Environment (H) support
  action needed on HCR 93: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to the provision of services by county interlocal agreements, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. HB 80 Other Legislation Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - floor amendment (1) filed support
  action needed on HB 80: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to appropriations and revenue measures providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky an HB 406 Other Legislation Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - to Appropriations & Revenue (H) monitor
  action needed on HB 406: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to the labeling of food products derived from cloned animals. HB 378 Other Legislation Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - to Agriculture & Small Business (H) support
  action needed on HB 378: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to agricultural districts. HB 292 Other Legislation Thursday, January 31, 2008 - to Agriculture & Natural Resources (S) monitor
  action needed on HB 292: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to railroads and making an appropriation therefor. HB 291 Other Legislation Thursday, January 17, 2008 - to Transportation (H) support
  action needed on HB 291: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to sand and gravel operations. HB 286 Other Legislation Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - to Natural Resources & Environment (H) monitor
  action needed on HB 286: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to the identification and tracking of scrap metal. HB 279 Other Legislation Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - to Judiciary (H) support
  action needed on HB 279: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to executive branch ethics. HB 250 Other Legislation Monday, February 04, 2008 - to State & Local Government (S) monitor
  action needed on HB 250: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to land use. HB 246 Other Legislation Monday, February 04, 2008 - floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute support
  action needed on HB 246: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to plastic containers. HB 233 Other Legislation Thursday, January 31, 2008 - posted in committee oppose
  action needed on HB 233: Please call or write your state legislator in Opposition to this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to lead poisoning prevention. HB 231 Other Legislation Thursday, January 17, 2008 - posted in committee support
  action needed on HB 231: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Code of Legislative Ethics. HB 212 Other Legislation Friday, January 11, 2008 - to State Government (H) monitor
  action needed on HB 212: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to planning and zoning. HB 206 Other Legislation Thursday, January 10, 2008 - to Local Government (H) monitor
  action needed on HB 206: None at this time Find out more.
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. HB 205 Other Legislation Thursday, January 10, 2008 - to Natural Resources & Environment (H) oppose
  action needed on HB 205: Please call or write your state legislator in Opposition to this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to metals. HB 106 Other Legislation Monday, January 14, 2008 - posted in committee support
  action needed on HB 106: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to solid waste. HB 100 Other Legislation Thursday, January 31, 2008 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute support
  action needed on HB 100: Please call or write your state legislator in Support of this bill. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to public infrastructure authorities. SB 7 Transportation/Roads/Bridges Sunday, April 13, 2008 - floor amendments (1) (2) (3) and (4) filed (S) monitor
  action needed on SB 7: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to land use in counties containing consolidated local governments. SB 99 Urban Sprawl Sunday, April 13, 2008 - to State & Local Government (S) monitor
  action needed on SB 99: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT relating to land use in counties containing consolidated local governments. HB 144 Urban Sprawl Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - to Local Government (H) monitor
  action needed on HB 144: None at this time. Find out more.
AN ACT requiring an appropriation to the Stream Restoration fund and making an appropriation therefor. HB 215 Wildlands Friday, January 18, 2008 - posted in committee monitor
  action needed on HB 215: None at this time. Find out more.

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