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HCR 78

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force to study disaster mitigation, risk assessment, infrastructure resilience, and planning for natural disasters that impact the Commonwealth.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky establishes a task force to study disaster mitigation, risk assessment, infrastructure resilience, and natural disaster planning for state preparedness.

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Bill Summary · HCR 78

Legislative bill overview

HCR 78 establishes a Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force in Kentucky to conduct a comprehensive study of disaster mitigation strategies, risk assessment methods, infrastructure resilience, and natural disaster planning. The task force will examine how the Commonwealth can better prepare for and respond to natural disasters that impact the state.

Why is this important

Natural disasters cause significant economic losses and loss of life. A state-level task force can identify infrastructure vulnerabilities, recommend policy improvements, and coordinate disaster preparedness across agencies—potentially saving lives and reducing recovery costs. This is particularly relevant for Kentucky, which faces risks from flooding, severe weather, and tornadoes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and duration: The resolution doesn't specify task force membership size, timeline for completion, or funding allocation—leaving implementation details unclear
  • Redundancy concerns: Kentucky may already have disaster planning mechanisms through FEMA, state emergency management, and other agencies; stakeholders may question whether a new task force duplicates existing efforts
  • Action vs. study: This is a study resolution rather than a bill directing concrete policy changes, so outcomes depend on whether recommendations are actually implemented by other branches

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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