HJR 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.
In Plain Language
The bill tells a state commission to study whether coal resources are still viable and whether energy is affordable in eastern Kentucky. They have to report their findings to the state legislature by December 1, 2026. The bill declares this an urgent matter.
Official summary
Direct the Energy Planning and Inventory Commission to conduct a comprehensive assessment of coal resource viability and energy affordability in eastern Kentucky; direct that EPIC report to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026; EMERGENCY.
Sponsor
T. Smith (Republican-86)
Cosponsors
6 listed
Latest action
to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 19, 2026
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