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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define "agricultural product" and "Kentucky-grown agricultural product"; allow a local school board or local school district participating in any of the United States Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs to purchase Kentucky-grown agricultural products in accordance with federal law.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new definitions for "agricultural product" and "Kentucky-grown agricultural product," which will refer to items grown within the state, aligning with existing state law definitions. It then permits local school boards and school districts that participate in federal programs like the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs to buy these Kentucky-grown agricultural products, provided they follow federal regulations. Importantly, this provision exempts these purchases from certain state procurement laws, specifically KRS 45A.345 to 45A.460 and 424.260, which typically govern how public entities buy goods and services, while still requiring adherence to all other state and federal requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb5.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb5/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB5 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb5/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb5/orig_bill.pdf |
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