SB49Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to battery stewardship.
Introduced by Greg Elkins, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create new sections of Subchapter 50 of KRS Chapter 224 to define terms; prohibit the disposal of covered batteries in solid waste disposal or recycling containers; require the Energy and Environment Cabinet to establish the Covered Battery Stewardship Program; provide for the purposes of the program, including fostering the creation of voluntary battery stewardship organizations; provide for the collaboration with stakeholders in establishing the Covered Battery Stewardship Program; require the cabinet to maintain on its website a list of covered battery collection sites and contact information for transporters of covered batteries; establish the registration process and requirements for voluntary battery stewardship organizations; establish minimum requirements for voluntary battery stewardship plans to be submitted to the cabinet for approval; require each voluntary battery stewardship organization to submit an annual report to the cabinet detailing its covered battery collection, recovery, and educational outreach efforts beginning June 30, 2027.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4072 · March 31, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 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 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 37-0
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1)
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
3rd reading, passed 86-0 with Committee Amendment (1)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
taken from Rules
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1)
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1)
Senate concurred in Committee Amendment (1)
passed 38-0
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87)
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