HJR 81: A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the release of funds and declaring an emergency.
HJR 81 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 190) (updated Apr 20, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAuthorize the Office of State Budget Director to release a portion of the moneys previously appropriated for the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems Program; EMERGENCY.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Supports remediation of troubled water and wastewater systems
- Reduces risk of environmental contamination from failing infrastructure
Risks
- Infrastructure improvements may have localized temporary construction impacts
Economy
Benefits
- Maintains stable utility services for regional business and residents
- Prevents costly emergency failures by funding maintenance
Risks
- Funding is limited to a subset of systems
Society
Benefits
- Improves access to safe drinking water and sanitation services
- Provides relief to economically restrained communities
Risks
- Potential for disparate allocation depending on budgetary criteria
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