SB135

Establishes a budget reserve trust fund to ensure continuity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during federal funding lapses.

This bill creates a budget reserve trust fund within the general fund to maintain the continuity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Kentucky during federal funding lapses. It mandates the deposit of up to 50% of the general fund surplus into this account each fiscal year, unless the balance reaches or exceeds 5% of the previous year's general fund receipts. The fund can be used to support SNAP during federal government shutdowns or temporary suspensions in federal funding, with repayments required from the affected federal appropriations.