SB 214: AN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency.
SB 214 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 187) (updated Apr 17, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialAmend KRS 246.055 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to accept nonfederal funds and grants from any source, public or private, that benefit the Department's programs; EMERGENCY.
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Potential for increased funding to environmental stewardship programs
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental mandates identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases capacity for departmental program funding
- Reduces reliance on federal or state-only tax revenue
Risks
- Potential for administrative reliance on variable private grants
Society
Benefits
- Allows broader community support for agricultural initiatives
Risks
- Administrative changes have limited direct social impact
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