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SB 214 Kentucky Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency.

Summary
Amend KRS 246.055 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to accept nonfederal funds and grants from any source, public or private, that benefit the Department's programs; EMERGENCY.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Current/Final · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was significantly rewritten to replace a generic Department of Agriculture focus with a specific 'Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative.' This new initiative targets youth aged 5 to 18 in urban counties (populations of 150,000+) to provide agricultural education, internships, and apprenticeships. The changes establish clear definitions, set specific start dates for pilot and full implementation, and outline eligibility requirements that were previously absent.
Scope change
The bill's scope narrowed from a general Department of Agriculture act to a specific program focused exclusively on urban youth agriculture education and training.
DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'Extension service,' 'Initiative,' 'Program,' and 'Urban county' to clarify the bill's terms.

TIMELINE

Specific implementation dates were established, starting a pilot program in January 2027 and potential full implementation by September 2027.

ELIGIBILITY

Strict eligibility criteria were introduced, limiting participation to youth between 5 and 18 years old who reside in or are served by urban counties.

REQUIREMENT

The bill now mandates specific program goals, including promoting farming in urban areas and offering formal internships and apprenticeships.

SCOPE

The legislative title and purpose were changed from a broad Department of Agriculture act to a specific 'Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative.'

Floor votes · Senate Feb 26, 2026

How they voted

44–0
Passed
Total votes 44
Feb 26, 2026
D Democratic6
6 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican38
38 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
26
Key actions
9
Committee
7
Amendments
4
Apr 17, 2026
Signed into law
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 187)
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
passed 37-0
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1) and (2-title)
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
to Rules (S)
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
floor amendments (7) and (8-title) filed
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
floor amendments (3), (4-title), (5) and (6-title) filed
upper
Mar 26, 2026
Introduced
floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
to Agriculture (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
3rd reading, passed 38-0
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
to Agriculture (S)
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
to Committee on Committees (S)
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
introduced in Senate
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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