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Introduced
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
03/09/2023
03/09/2023
Passed
Dead
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 247 to prohibit a nonresident alien, foreign business, agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the government of any prohibited country as referenced in 22 C.F.R. sec. 126.1 from the purchase, lease, or acquisition of agricultural lands in Kentucky or participation in programs administered by the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Development Board, and Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section of Kentucky law to prohibit non-resident aliens, foreign businesses, agents, trustees, or fiduciaries associated with the government of any prohibited country from purchasing, leasing, or acquiring any interest in agricultural land located in Kentucky or participating in programs administered by the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Development Board, and Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. However, the bill provides an exception to allow existing foreign-owned businesses in Kentucky to purchase adjacent agricultural land to expand their operations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (27)
Richard Heath (R)*,
Shane Baker (R),
Kim Banta (R),
Jennifer Decker (R),
Robert Duvall (R),
Daniel Elliott (R),
Dan Fister (R),
Chris Freeland (R),
David Hale (R),
John Hodgson (R),
Mary Beth Imes (R),
D.J. Johnson (R),
Kim King (R),
Matt Lockett (R),
Shawn McPherson (R),
Amy Neighbors (R),
David Osborne (R),
Sarge Pollock (R),
Phillip Pratt (R),
Steve Rawlings (R),
Rebecca Raymer (R),
William Reed (R),
Nancy Tate (R),
Walker Thomas (R),
Bill Wesley (R),
Richard White (R),
Wade Williams (R),
Last Action
returned to Agriculture (S) (on 03/16/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ General Agriculture
- ‐ Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/23RS/hb500.html | 02/22/2023 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/23RS/hb500/bill.pdf | 03/08/2023 |
| Vote History for HB500 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/23RS/hb500/vote_history.pdf | 03/08/2023 |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/23RS/HB500/HCS1.pdf | 03/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/23RS/hb500/orig_bill.pdf | 02/22/2023 |
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