SB178

AN ACT relating to environmental administrative regulations.

Introduced·2/10/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB178 regulates environmental administrative regulations to ensure they are not more stringent than federal laws or regulations.

Kentucky SB178 establishes that any administrative regulation related to environmental requirements cannot be more stringent or extensive than federal laws or regulations on the same or similar topics. If no federal regulation exists, the state regulation cannot be proposed unless it is based on the best available science and the weight of scientific evidence. The bill defines "best available science" and "weight of scientific evidence" and mandates that regulations must establish a direct causal link between exposure and manifest bodily harm in humans.

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Where it stands

Current
Natural Resources and Energy Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 25

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Natural Resources And Energy

Feb 18

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Natural Resources And Energy

History

Mar 4

Senate

recommitted to Natural Resources & Energy (S)

Feb 26

Senate

2nd reading, to Rules

Feb 25

Senate

reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar