Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateKentuckyEnacted
SB 214: AN ACT relating to agriculture and declaring an emergency.
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SB 214 status: Enacted — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 187) (updated Apr 17, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends KRS 246.055 to grant the Kentucky Department of Agriculture explicit legal authority to accept grants and funds from non-federal sources, including private entities.
Who is affected
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the private or public entities providing funding.
Requirements and enforcement
The department is now authorized to seek and receive non-federal funding streams for its programs.
Costs and funding
Direct costs are not specified; however, the administration of private grants may require additional department oversight resources.
When it takes effect
Effective immediately due to the emergency clause included in the act.
Potential benefits
Enables the department to supplement state-appropriated funds with external private or non-federal capital.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for reduced transparency and the emergence of conflicts of interest regarding donor influence on department objectives.
What is still unknown
The specific oversight protocols for vetting donors and the extent to which private funding will be disclosed publicly remain unspecified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides the Department of Agriculture with additional, non-taxpayer funding sources
- Increases fiscal flexibility for departmental programs
- Potentially reduces reliance on state general fund appropriations
Risks
- Potential for inconsistent funding availability
- Increased administrative overhead to manage private grant compliance
- Risk of donor influence on department program priorities
Society
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Establishes a legal framework for the receipt of non-federal funds
- Formalizes the authorization for the Department to seek diversified revenue
- Publicly codifies the Department's funding mechanisms
Risks
- Potential for reduced transparency regarding the source of private funds
- Lack of explicit oversight mechanisms for vetting private donors
- Risk of creating conflicts of interest between donors and policy outcomes
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Low
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Analysis basis
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Where it stands
Official recordsigned by Governor (Acts Ch. 187)
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- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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