Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
Became law
Last action · March 18, 2025
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 31)

Introduced January 9, 2025

House
Signed By Governor
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to special license plates.

Short title: Travis Burton Friends of Agriculture Act

Amend KRS 186.162, relating to special motor vehicle license plates, to establish a friends of Kentucky agriculture special license plate, for which a portion of the initial and renewal fee is dedicated to the agricultural program trust fund established under KRS 246.247; amend KRS 186.166 to require perpetual production of the plate.

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This bill creates a new optional "Friends of Kentucky Agriculture" specialty license plate for vehicle owners. A portion of the fee paid when purchasing or renewing this plate goes into a state agricultural program trust fund. The plate will be kept in continuous production, meaning drivers can always choose it. Who it may affect: vehicle owners who want to support Kentucky agriculture, and agricultural programs funded through the state trust fund.

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Legislative History

Mar 18, 2025 · House
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 31)
Mar 13, 2025 · House
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Mar 13, 2025 · House
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Mar 13, 2025 · House
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Mar 13, 2025 · House
Passed 93-0
Yea: 93
Nay: 0
Absent: 7
Mar 13, 2025 · House
House Concurred In Senate Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Posted For Passage For Concurrence In Senate Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Mar 11, 2025 · House
To Rules (H)
Mar 11, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 37-0 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 37
Nay: 0
Absent: 1
Feb 27, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 97-0 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 97
Nay: 0
Absent: 3

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of Ken Upchurch

Ken Upchurch

Representative · House District 052

Primary sponsor
Ken.Upchurch@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (2)

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Adam Moore

Representative · House District 045

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adam.moore@kylegislature.gov
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Mitch Whitaker

Representative · House District 094

Co-sponsor
mitchum.whitaker@kylegislature.gov

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