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HJR 81 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 190) (updated Apr 20, 2026).
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Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
The legislation authorizes the Office of the State Budget Director to release previously appropriated funds designated for the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems Program.
Troubled or economically restrained water and wastewater utility systems and the residents served by them.
The Budget Director is empowered to oversee the release of funds under the existing program framework.
Not stated, but involves the release of already appropriated funds.
Effective immediately due to the included emergency clause.
Provides immediate capital for essential utility infrastructure, addressing potential health risks and system failures in disadvantaged areas.
The use of an emergency clause limits public oversight, and there is limited information on how the Budget Director will prioritize competing requests for these funds.
The specific list of recipient utilities, the total dollar amount released, and the specific criteria for determining 'troubled' status are not detailed.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Positive outlook
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
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OpenStates
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Low
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