Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 195: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 195 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative. Primary sponsor: Nima Kulkarni (Democratic), Ryan Bivens (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Myron Dossett (Republican), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Adam Moore (Democratic), Kim Moser (Republican), Joshua Watkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 247 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative to promote farming to youth in urban counties with a pilot program in at least 1 University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service office by September 1, 2026; set each program term to 1 year in duration, beginning each January; establish guidelines and participant eligibility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nima Kulkarni | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026
- floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Agriculture (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House