Introduced February 4, 2025
HB216
Log in to followAN 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.
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).
Plain-language summary
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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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Myron Dossett
Representative · House District 009
Co-sponsors (2)
Ryan Bivens
Representative · House District 024
Kim King
Representative · House District 055
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