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Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 84)

Introduced February 5, 2025

House
Signed By Governor
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 247 to define terms; prohibit a nonresident alien, foreign business, foreign agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the government of any proscribed country referenced in 22 C.F.R. sec. 126.1 from the purchase, lease, or acquisition of agricultural land in Kentucky or participation in programs administered by the Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Development Board, and Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation; allow a nonresident alien, foreign business, foreign agent, trustee, or…

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This bill restricts certain foreign individuals and businesses tied to governments on a federal list of proscribed countries from buying, leasing, or acquiring agricultural land in Kentucky, and bars them from participating in state agricultural programs. It requires disclosure reports to be filed with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which must refer potential violations to the Attorney General for investigation and enforcement. Agricultural land found to be owned in violation of the law can be…

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Legislative History

Feb 5, 2025 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 5, 2025 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 7, 2025 · House
To Agriculture (H)
Feb 26, 2025 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 27, 2025 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 27, 2025 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 28, 2025 (clerical)
Feb 28, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 93-0
Yea: 93
Nay: 0
Absent: 7
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Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
Received In Senate
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Passed 34-2 With Committee Substitute (1) And Floor Amendment (3)
Yea: 34
Nay: 2
Absent: 2
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Mar 14, 2025 · House
Passed 89-1
Yea: 89
Nay: 1
Absent: 10
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Primary Sponsor

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Scott Sharp

Representative · House District 100

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Portrait of Emily Callaway

Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

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emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Steven Doan

Steven Doan

Representative · House District 069

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steven.doan@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Patrick Flannery

Patrick Flannery

Representative · House District 096

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Patrick.Flannery@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of David Hale

David Hale

Representative · House District 074

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David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of John Hodgson

John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

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john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Kim King

Kim King

Representative · House District 055

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Kim.King@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of T.J. Roberts

T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

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tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Walker Thomas

Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

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Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov
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Portrait of Wade Williams

Wade Williams

Representative · House District 004

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wade.williams@kylegislature.gov

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