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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 29, 2026

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Introduced January 29, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB135

AN ACT relating to the provision of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and declaring an emergency.

Amend KRS 48.705 to allow the Governor to authorize limited use of moneys in the budget reserve trust fund to provide for the continuity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during a lapse in federal appropriations; require repayment of the moneys within 90 days of restoration of federal appropriations; require reporting to the Legislative Research Commission and the State Budget Director; require prior approval of the General Assembly if more than 5% of the total balance of the budget reserve trust fund is used; EMERGENCY.

Budget and Financial Administration Effective Dates, Emergency General Assembly Governor Poverty Public Assistance Reports Mandated

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This bill would allow the Governor to temporarily use Kentucky's budget reserve trust fund to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program running if federal funding is interrupted. Any money used would have to be paid back within 90 days once federal funds are restored, and larger withdrawals would require approval from the General Assembly. It includes an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect immediately if signed into law. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who rely on SNAP benefits for food assistance, and state budget officials responsible for managing the budget reserve trust fund.

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