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Jim Gooch R

State Representative
Kentucky House of Representatives District 12
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2025
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On Record (11)

Bill CoalEnergyEnvironment and ConservationFuelMinerals and MiningOil and Natural GasPollutionReports Mandated
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 353 to establish the purposes of the Act; define terms; require and specify the types of permits before constructing or operating a carbon dioxide facility; exempt enhanced oil or gas recovery under KRS 353.592; require any oil, natural gas or coalbed methane well converted to a carbon dioxide sequestration well to be governed by …
May 17, 2026 · source · details / share
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KY Rep. Jim Gooch Jr. Endorses Andy Barr for U.S. Senate  Andy Barr for Senate
Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnergyTechnical Corrections
Amend KRS 278.040 to make a technical correction.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnergyEnvironment and ConservationFuel
Amend KRS 353.804 and 353.812 to make technical corrections and update committee references.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnergyAdministrative Regulations and Proceedings
Amend KRS 278.040 to make a technical correction relating to administrative regulations promulgated by the Public Service Commission..
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill EnergyTechnical Corrections
Amend KRS 278.506 to make a technical correction.
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EnergyState AgenciesBoards And CommissionsLocal GovernmentLand UseLegislative Research CommissionReports MandatedEnvironment and Conservation
Amend KRS 278.704 to prohibit the Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting from granting a setback deviation for an application for a solar merchant electric generating facility made after January 1, 2026, that would allow the facility to be located within 350 feet of an adjoining property owner unless consented to in writing and approved by the …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral CoalAGRICULTUREWaste ManagementEnvironment and ConservationMinerals and MiningSurface Mining
Amend KRS 224.50-760 to allow coal combustion by-products to be beneficially reused at underground or surface coal mines and to allow for the resulting reclaimed land to be used for any suitable purposes, including agricultural purposes.
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral State AgenciesLocal GovernmentSpecial DistrictsFederal Laws and RegulationsLocal MandateEnvironment and ConservationPollution
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 …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral EnergyCoalFuelReports MandatedEnvironment and ConservationPollutionMinerals and MiningOil and Natural Gas
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 353 to establish the purposes of the Act; define terms; require and specify the types of permits before constructing or operating a carbon dioxide facility; exempt enhanced oil or gas recovery under KRS 353.592; require any oil, natural gas or coalbed methane well converted to a carbon dioxide sequestration well to be governed by …
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral TaxationState AgenciesMinerals and MiningTaxation, Severance
Amend KRS 143A.030 to remove fluorspar from the severance tax exemption and make it taxable as a natural resource; amend KRS 143A.010 to add fluorspar to the definition of "natural resources."
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (12)

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Amend KRS 304.9-020 to modify the definition of "apprentice adjuster," "negotiate," and "public adjuster"; amend KRS 304.9-430 to prohibit the issuing of a public adjuster license on or after the effective date of the Act; amend KRS 304.9-432 to prohibit …
May 17, 2026 · details / share
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Amend KRS 431.200, relating to the restoration of property, to make technical corrections.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
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Amend KRS 532.031, relating to hate crimes, to include offenses committed against an individual because of political creed; amend KRS 15.334 and 17.1523 to conform.
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 141.019, relating to income tax, to define terms; allow a deduction from gross income for professional membership dues paid for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; amend KRS 131.190 to …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 610 to establish a pilot program to be known as the Supporting Opportunities for Accountability and Restoration Program for children who are truant; require the pilot program to be established in no less than …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 441.005 to define "restricted custody center" and make technical changes; create new sections of KRS Chapter 441 to require the Department of Corrections to promulgate administrative regulations providing the minimum standards for holdover facilities; require the Department of …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to define terms; prohibit a retail electric supplier from providing service to a data center customer that has a total aggregated customer contract capacity of greater than 100 megawatts unless the Public …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Amend KRS 95A.292 to allow rescue squad members to participate in the Alan "Chip" Terry Professional Development and Wellness Program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 39F to direct the Division of Emergency Management and the Kentucky Fire Commission …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to define terms; create the Residential Ease of Access for Disabled Veterans Program for funding the construction and installation of accessibility ramps on residences of disabled veterans; establish the Residential Ease of …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define "cigar bar" and "local government"; allow the operation of cigar bars in areas where establishments holding valid quota retail drink licenses are held and allow certain local government controls on …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to define "Task Force Model Program"; require Kentucky State Police posts to enter into agreements with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the Task Force Model Program; require …
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share
Bill crosspost Neutral
­Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to establish the offense of grooming a minor; amend KRS 510.010 to define "course of conduct," "grooming behavior," and "sexual conduct"; amend various sections to conform; make technical corrections.
Mar 16, 2026 · details / share