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Kentucky General Assembly · SB 57 · signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 56)

An act relating to nuclear energy development.

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “AN ACT relating to nuclear energy development. Read the full text

2026 regular session

What it does

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish the Nuclear Reactor Site Readiness Pilot Program; define terms; require the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (authority) to annually submit recommendations to the General Assembly for awarding grant funding to eligible applicants for up to 1/3 of the actual costs incurred in applying for and procuring an early site permit, construction permit, or combined operating license from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, not
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

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introduced in Senate · Jan 9, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Jan 9, 2026
to Natural Resources & Energy (S) · Jan 15, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · Feb 11, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 12, 2026
recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (S) · Feb 12, 2026
reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitutes (1) and (2) · Feb 25, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 02 2026 · Feb 26, 2026
3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitutes (1) and (2) · Mar 2, 2026
received in House · Mar 3, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 3, 2026
taken from Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 13, 2026
1st reading · Mar 13, 2026
returned to Committee on Committees (H) · Mar 13, 2026
to Appropriations & Revenue (H) · Mar 13, 2026
reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules · Mar 17, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 19 2026 · Mar 18, 2026
3rd reading, passed 82-11 · Mar 26, 2026
received in Senate · Mar 27, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 27, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 27, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 27, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 56) · Apr 8, 2026

The numbers

8
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

D. CarrollM. DeneenG. ElkinsR. MillsG. NealS. WestP. WheelerM. Wise
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 04/08/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 56).