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HB 137 Kentucky House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to air quality monitoring.

Summary
Amend KRS 77.155 and 224.20-110 to require that for purposes of determining compliance with the requirements established by an air pollution control board, the Energy and Environment Cabinet, or the federal Clean Air Act, only the most current data collection methods approved or promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall be used; provide that data collected using a method that does not meet those requirements shall not be admissible or considered in an enforcement proceeding initiated by the air pollution control board, an air pollution control officer, the cabinet, or a private citizen; amend KRS 77.160 to conform.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires use of current EPA-approved air quality monitoring methods, strengthening compliance with pollution regulations and preventing outdated data from undermining enforcement.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Signed Mar 25, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Current/Final · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill updates air quality monitoring laws in Kentucky to align with federal EPA standards and clarify enforcement procedures. The changes strengthen data collection requirements by mandating the use of EPA-approved methods and prohibiting the use of non-compliant data in enforcement actions. Additionally, the bill clarifies when certain air quality restrictions do not apply, such as for private residences and specific agricultural or emergency situations.
Scope change
The bill expands enforcement clarity by specifying that only EPA-approved data collection methods can be used in enforcement proceedings, and it clarifies exemptions for private residences and certain agricultural operations.
ENFORCEMENT

Changed language from 'determining compliance' to 'enforcing compliance' to clarify that these standards apply specifically to enforcement actions rather than general compliance monitoring.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement that enforcement actions must be based on either EPA-approved data collection methods or scientifically defensible methods accepted by the EPA for enforcement purposes.

DEFINITION

Replaced references to 'air pollution control board' with 'cabinet' in some sections to align with current organizational structure.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified exemptions for private residences, agricultural operations, and emergency situations where air quality restrictions may not apply.

TECHNICAL

Added specific language requiring data to be scientifically defensible and quality-assured for enforcement purposes.

Floor votes · House Feb 19, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
3rd reading, passed 31-6
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
to Natural Resources & Energy (S)
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
3rd reading, passed 73-16 with Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
to Natural Resources & Energy (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced
introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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