HB195

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative.

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Establishes the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative to promote urban farming and agriculture education.

The Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative, administered by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, aims to promote urban farming, agriculture, and agribusiness in counties with populations of 150,000 or more. The initiative will offer educational programs for youth aged 5 to 18, starting with a pilot program in September 2026, followed by full implementation in September 2027. The programs will focus on urban agriculture best practices, skill development, and experiential learning, including internships and apprenticeships.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 97–0 · Mar 19
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 278

97 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

10:30 AM

House Committee On Agriculture

History

Mar 19

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 19

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 18

House

3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1)