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KY SB5
KY SB5AN ACT relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement and declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
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 allows local school boards and districts participating in federal child nutrition programs to buy agricultural products grown in Kentucky, defining "agricultural product" and "Kentucky-grown agricultural product" by referencing existing state law (KRS 260.016). This provision aims to support local farmers and provide fresh food for students, while also clarifying that schools are not required to follow certain state procurement laws (KRS 45A.345 to 45A.460 or 424.260) when making these purchases, as long as they comply with federal regulations. The bill also includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance for ensuring children receive healthy food and that it takes effect upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Jason Howell (R)*,
Gary Boswell (R),
Matt Deneen (R),
Shelley Frommeyer (R),
Gerald Neal (D),
Lindsey Tichenor (R),
Last Action
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 8) (on 03/27/2026)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food and Nutrition Programs
- ‐ Marketing, Research, and Promotion
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Procurement and Contracting
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb5.html | 01/28/2026 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/acts/26RS/documents/0008.pdf | 05/29/2026 |
| House Floor Amendment 2 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB5/HFA2.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB5/HFA1.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| House Committee Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB5/HCA1.pdf | 03/11/2026 |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB5/HCS1.pdf | 03/11/2026 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb5/bill.pdf | 02/05/2026 |
| Vote History for SB5 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb5/vote_history.pdf | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb5/orig_bill.pdf | 01/28/2026 |
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