SB297

AN ACT relating to natural resources.

Introduced·2/27/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB297 mandates the cabinet to develop agreements with neighboring states to manage subsurface carbon dioxide migration.

Kentucky SB297 requires the cabinet to initiate discussions with neighboring states to create agreements on managing subsurface carbon dioxide migration. These agreements may affirm that migration is not treated as trespass, provide mechanisms for resolving and compensating migration incidents, and establish processes for creating cross-state reservoirs where beneficial. The cabinet must report annually to the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy until all necessary agreements are reached.

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History

Feb 27

Senate

introduced in Senate

Feb 27

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)