Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 417: AN ACT relating to the Farmland Preservation Loan Program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 417 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the Farmland Preservation Loan Program. Primary sponsor: David Osborne (Republican), Myron Dossett (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Deanna Gordon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): to Agriculture (H).
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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 247.940 to 247.978 to define "participating lender"; authorize the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to establish, administer, and fund a Farmland Preservation Loan Program and enter into a loan participation agreement with a qualified participating lender to purchase interests in promissory notes to allow a borrower to purchase or improve an agricultural property located within the Commonwealth; authorize the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the Farmland Preservation Loan Program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Osborne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
“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 Agriculture (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House