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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require each railroad company to destroy or remove obstructive vegetation at intersections with public roads or highways; direct the Transportation Cabinet or local government to remove obstructive vegetation if the railroad company fails to do so after receiving written notice from the cabinet or local government; establish procedures for reimbursement by the railroad company for the vegetation removal.
AI Summary
This bill requires railroad companies to clear obstructive vegetation, such as plants, trees, and brush, from their property for a distance of 600 feet or a safe distance determined by the Transportation Cabinet, at every intersection with a public road or highway to improve visibility and safety. If a railroad company fails to do so after receiving a written notice from the Transportation Cabinet or the local government responsible for maintaining the road, those entities can remove the vegetation themselves and then bill the railroad company for the costs incurred. The railroad company has 30 days to pay the bill after being notified by certified mail, and if they fail to do so, the Transportation Cabinet or local government can pursue legal action to collect the owed amount.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (31)
Josh Calloway (R)*,
Shane Baker (R),
Tina Bojanowski (D),
Steve Bratcher (R),
Beverly Chester-Burton (D),
Jennifer Decker (R),
Steven Doan (R),
Anne Donworth (D),
Myron Dossett (R),
Robert Duvall (R),
Dan Fister (R),
Chris Fugate (R),
Peyton Griffee (R),
Daniel Grossberg (D),
David Hale (R),
Tony Hampton (R),
Mark Hart (R),
Kimberly Holloway (R),
Kevin Jackson (R),
Candy Massaroni (R),
Adam Moore (D),
Steve Riley (R),
Rachel Roarx (D),
T.J. Roberts (R),
Scott Sharp (R),
Sarah Stalker (D),
Pamela Stevenson (D),
Nancy Tate (R),
Joshua Watkins (D),
Wade Williams (R),
Lisa Willner (D),
Last Action
to Transportation (H) (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb311.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb311/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb311/LM.pdf |
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