Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that limits state protections to "navigable waters" as defined by the federal Clean Water Act.

Highlights:

• Limits state protections through redefining “waters of the Commonwealth” to only include “navigable waters”, as defined by the federal Clean Water Act, in Kentucky (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “waters of the Commonwealth” as waters that are situated wholly or partly within or bordering upon the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

• Repeals and removes references to groundwater, ephemeral streams, springs, wells, ponds, and impounding reservoirs from state water protections (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5). 

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a bill that limits state protections to "navigable waters" as defined by the federal Clean Water Act.

Highlights:

• Limits state protections through redefining “waters of the Commonwealth” to only include “navigable waters”, as defined by the federal Clean Water Act, in Kentucky (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “waters of the Commonwealth” as waters that are situated wholly or partly within or bordering upon the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

• Repeals and removes references to groundwater, ephemeral streams, springs, wells, ponds, and impounding reservoirs from state water protections (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5). 

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Vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that limits state protections to "navigable waters" as defined by the federal Clean Water Act.

Highlights:

• Limits state protections through redefining “waters of the Commonwealth” to only include “navigable waters”, as defined by the federal Clean Water Act, in Kentucky (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “waters of the Commonwealth” as waters that are situated wholly or partly within or bordering upon the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

• Repeals and removes references to groundwater, ephemeral streams, springs, wells, ponds, and impounding reservoirs from state water protections (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5). 

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that limits state protections to "navigable waters" as defined by the federal Clean Water Act.

Highlights:

• Limits state protections through redefining “waters of the Commonwealth” to only include “navigable waters”, as defined by the federal Clean Water Act, in Kentucky (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “waters of the Commonwealth” as waters that are situated wholly or partly within or bordering upon the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

• Repeals and removes references to groundwater, ephemeral streams, springs, wells, ponds, and impounding reservoirs from state water protections (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits state protections to "navigable waters" as defined by the federal Clean Water Act.

Highlights:

• Limits state protections through redefining “waters of the Commonwealth” to only include “navigable waters”, as defined by the federal Clean Water Act, in Kentucky (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “waters of the Commonwealth” as waters that are situated wholly or partly within or bordering upon the Commonwealth or within its jurisdiction (Sec. 1).

• Repeals and removes references to groundwater, ephemeral streams, springs, wells, ponds, and impounding reservoirs from state water protections (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 5). 

Full Bill Text