Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 5: AN ACT relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement and declaring an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to Kentucky-grown agricultural product procurement and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Jason Howell (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 8).
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Gary Boswell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Matt Deneen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 8)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- passed 35-0
- Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- taken from Rules
- to Rules (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 92-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026
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