H.J.Res.77

A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky and declaring an emergency.

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Kentucky HJR77 directs the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to assess coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky.

Kentucky HJR77 mandates the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky. The assessment will explore the technical and economic viability of coal-fired generation resources, alternative coal applications, and emerging coal technologies. It will also examine factors contributing to elevated energy costs, opportunities to reduce energy costs, and the role of coal resources in supporting energy supply adequacy and grid reliability.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 94–0 · Mar 19
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Adopt RCS# 280

94 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

9:00 AM

House Committee On Natural Resources And Energy

History

Mar 19

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 19

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 18

House

3rd reading, adopted 94-0