Kentucky - Session 26RS
Title: AN ACT relating to nourishment and choice in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Amend KRS 205.1783 to define terms; require the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to exclude accessory foods such as candy, soft drinks, and specialty coffee drinks from being purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as SNAP; require the request to be resubmitted as instructed by the General Assembly; require the cabinet to request a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow the purchase of hot foods utilizing SNAP benefits; require the request be resubmitted as instructed by the General Assembly; specify waiver development and reporting requirements.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-26 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-26 | Latest Action | 02/26/26: to Committee on Committees (S) |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 111 | AN ACT relating to on-farm animal health. | enacted |
| HB 56 | AN ACT relating to programs administered by the Department of Agriculture. | enacted |
| SB 155 | AN ACT relating to animal health emergencies and declaring an emergency. | enacted |
| SB 73 | AN ACT relating to animal agriculture. | enrolled |
| HB 387 | AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency. | enrolled |
| HB 506 | AN ACT relating to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. | enrolled |
| SB 110 | AN ACT relating to motor vehicles and declaring an emergency. | enrolled |
| SB 199 | AN ACT relating to pesticide labeling. | vetoed |