SB172Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to utility fuel adjustment and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Phillip Wheeler, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend KRS 278.277 to permit the Public Service Commission to allow, upon the request of an electric utility, an extension of the period for recovery of an electric utility's fuel adjustment costs to reduce volatility for consumers and encourage stability in rates.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 1)
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 105 · February 18, 2026
95
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Yes |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
taken from Natural Resources & Energy (S)
1st reading
returned to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
taken from Committee on Committees (H)
1st reading
returned to Committee on Committees (H)
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
taken from Natural Resources & Energy (H)
2nd reading
returned to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
reported favorably, to Rules
taken from Rules
placed in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 95-0
received in Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 1)
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