SB 49 KY

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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.

• G. Elkins Republican · primary
• R. Girdler Republican · primary
• S. Rawlings Republican · primary

1. Jan 7, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
2. Jan 7, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
3. Jan 12, 2026 to Natural Resources & Energy (S) · upper
4. Jan 14, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · upper
5. Jan 15, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
6. Jan 16, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · upper
7. Jan 20, 2026 passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · upper
8. Jan 21, 2026 3rd reading, passed 37-0 · upper
9. Jan 22, 2026 received in House · lower
10. Jan 22, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
11. Mar 17, 2026 to Natural Resources & Energy (H) · lower
12. Mar 19, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1) · upper
13. Mar 20, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
14. Mar 20, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026 · upper
15. Mar 26, 2026 3rd reading, passed 86-0 with Committee Amendment (1) · upper
16. Mar 27, 2026 received in Senate · upper
17. Mar 27, 2026 to Rules (S) · upper
18. Mar 27, 2026 taken from Rules · upper
19. Mar 27, 2026 posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1) · upper
20. Mar 27, 2026 passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Amendment (1) · upper
21. Mar 31, 2026 Senate concurred in Committee Amendment (1) · upper
22. Mar 31, 2026 passed 38-0 · upper
23. Mar 31, 2026 enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · upper
24. Mar 31, 2026 enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · lower
25. Mar 31, 2026 delivered to Governor · upper
26. Apr 10, 2026 signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 87) · upper