SEN. SCOTT MADON RESPONDS TO
VETO OVERRIDE OF SENATE BILL 89
FRANKFORT, KY. (March 27, 2025) – Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, released the following statement after the Kentucky General Assembly voted to override the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill (SB) 89, legislation he sponsored to clarify how Kentucky defines and regulates its waters:
“Today’s vote to override the Governor’s veto of SB 89 is a commonsense step forward that provides much-needed clarity to landowners, farmers, and communities across Kentucky without compromising environmental protections. The final version of the bill goes beyond federal definitions by specifically including Kentucky’s unique features like springs, wellhead protection areas, and sinkholes. Claims that it weakens water quality standards are simply false.
“This law ensures that Kentucky maintains authority over how we regulate and protect our water while aligning our statutes with longstanding federal standards. It does not diminish safeguards for drinking water, groundwater, or floodplains, which will remain fully protected under state and federal law. I’m proud to see this legislation become law, and I’m confident it will serve Kentuckians well by reducing regulatory confusion while continuing to protect one of our most vital natural resources.”
More information on SB 89 can be found at www.legislature.ky.gov.
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Sen. Scott Madon, R-Pineville, represents the 29th Senate District, which includes Bell, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, and Letcher Counties. Madon serves as co-chair of the Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, and Public Protection. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Appropriations and Revenue; Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor; Natural Resources and Energy; and State and Local Government. Additionally, Madon serves on the Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee.
For a high resolution .jpeg of Madon, please visit:https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators%20Full%20Res%20Images/senate129.jpg
