SB222Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to environmental covenants and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Keturah Herron, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 55)
April 8, 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# 337 · March 26, 2026
94
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Absent |
| 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)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
3rd reading, passed 94-0
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. 55)
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