AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy and declaring an emergency.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 246 to allow employees of the Department of Agriculture, except those employed within the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy, to participate in, apply for, or receive funds, awards, or contracts administered by the department's Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy; amend KRS 11A.040 to conform; RETROACTIVE; EMERGENCY.

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Introduced: February 4, 2025

Last action: March 27, 2025

Delivered To Secretary Of State (Acts Ch. 102)

In effect since March 27, 2025

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill changes the rules so that most Kentucky Department of Agriculture employees are allowed to participate in, apply for, or receive funds, awards, or contracts managed by the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy. Previously, department employees were restricted from doing so. The bill takes effect immediately and applies retroactively. Who it may affect: employees of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and those who administer or compete for agricultural grants and contracts through the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.

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