State • Kentucky

SJR 75: A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Public Service Commission to explore measures that would address affordability and the provision of essential utility services and declaring an emergency.

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

SJR 75 status: Introduced — recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H) (updated Apr 15, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Direct the Public Service Commission to open 1 or more administrative cases to investigate and identify measures to improve the affordability of utility service for low- and fixed-income individuals; direct that the PSC report to the Legislative Research Commission by September 1, 2027; EMERGENCY.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Encourages data-driven policy for utility pricing
  • May identify efficiencies in utility provision

Risks

  • Increases administrative burden on the Public Service Commission
  • Potential costs associated with conducting formal investigations

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Prioritizes affordability for low- and fixed-income residents
  • Focuses on maintaining access to essential utility services

Risks

  • Resolution only mandates a study, not immediate financial relief
  • Delayed implementation until report submission in 2027
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract; full investigative scope not reviewed

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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