A RESOLUTION endorsing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to support clean water, healthy fish and wildlife populations, economic development, and expanded recreation opportunities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
This Senate resolution expresses Kentucky's support for the federal Ohio River Restoration Program Act, which aims to improve water quality, protect wildlife habitats, and boost economic opportunities along the Ohio River. The bill directly affects Kentucky communities by seeking to address pollution, enhance flood resilience, and expand recreational access to the river that forms the state's northern border. Key provisions include funding for water treatment improvements, invasive species control, and infrastructure upgrades to benefit drinking water systems, agriculture, and tourism industries. The resolution directs the Senate Clerk to send this endorsement to Kentucky's congressional delegation to encourage federal action on the Ohio River Basin restoration.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
adopted by voice vote
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
to Senate Floor
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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