All Roll Calls
Yes: 173 • No: 0
KentuckySB 2142026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored By: Jason Howell (Republican)
Signed by Governor
AgricultureAppropriationsBudget And Financial AdministrationEffective Dates, EmergencyFinancial ResponsibilityFundsState Agencies
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Urban youth farming program in large counties
The law creates the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative. It is run by the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University extension services. Programs last one year and start each September. Kids ages 5 to 18 can apply with a parent or guardian’s permission and must be available for the full term. Local extension offices located in or serving an urban county (150,000+ people by the latest census) offer the program and review applications. A pilot begins January 1, 2027 in one or more offices. Full rollout can start September 1, 2027 as funding allows, with possible expansion on September 1, 2028. Programs include hands-on learning, internships, and apprenticeships.
Law takes effect immediately
An emergency is declared. The act takes effect upon the Governor’s approval or when it otherwise becomes law. This makes the new rules apply right away. It does not change the future program start dates set in this act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jason Howell
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jennifer Decker
Republican • House
Jason Nemes
Republican • House
J.T. Payne
Republican • House
Nima Kulkarni
Democrat • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 98 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/15/2026
passed
Yes: 37 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
3rd reading, passed
Yes: 38 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Establish Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Service as a co-administrator of the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative.
4/17/2026N. Kulkarni
4/17/2026Sponsor
4/17/2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 187)
4/17/2026delivered to Governor
4/15/2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
4/15/2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
4/15/2026passed 37-0
4/15/2026Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
4/15/2026posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1) and (2-title)
4/15/2026Houseto Rules (S)
4/15/2026Senatereceived in Senate
4/15/2026Senate3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)
4/15/2026floor amendments (7) and (8-title) filed
4/1/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026
3/31/2026floor amendments (3), (4-title), (5) and (6-title) filed
3/31/2026floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
3/26/20262nd reading, to Rules
3/26/2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
3/25/2026to Agriculture (H)
3/24/2026Houseto Committee on Committees (H)
2/26/2026Housereceived in House
2/26/2026House3rd reading, passed 38-0
2/26/2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026
2/25/20262nd reading, to Rules
2/25/2026
Bill Text
Current
4/15/2026
Introduced
2/26/2026
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