Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 522: AN ACT relating to the provision of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and declaring an emergency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 522 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to the provision of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Anne Donworth (Democratic), Rachel Roarx (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Pamela Stevenson (Democratic), Joshua Watkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): to Appropriations & Revenue (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 48.705 to allow the Governor to authorize limited use of moneys in the budget reserve trust fund to provide for the continuity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during a lapse in federal appropriations; require repayment of the moneys within 90 days of restoration of federal appropriations; require reporting to the Legislative Research Commission and the State Budget Director; require prior approval of the General Assembly if more than 5% of the total balance of the budget reserve trust fund is used; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Donworth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Rachel Roarx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Pamela Stevenson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| 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 Appropriations & Revenue (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House