HB 555 KY

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Amend KRS 158.854 to define “student-based enterprise”; authorize local school boards to permit student-based enterprises within their district to sell competitive foods throughout the school day; authorize local school boards to establish policies regarding the operation of and revenue generated by student-based enterprises; amend KRS 165.160 to exempt student-based enterprises from the penalties.

• M. Pollock Republican · primary
• G. Brown Jr. Democratic · primary
• B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
• M. Dossett Republican · primary
• W. Thomas Republican · primary

1. Feb 4, 2026 introduced in House · lower
2. Feb 4, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Feb 11, 2026 to Primary and Secondary Education (H) · lower
4. Feb 18, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · lower
5. Feb 19, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · lower
6. Feb 19, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026 · lower
7. Feb 20, 2026 3rd reading, passed 92-1 · lower
8. Feb 23, 2026 received in Senate · upper
9. Feb 23, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
10. Mar 11, 2026 to Education (S) · upper
11. Mar 12, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · lower
12. Mar 13, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · lower
13. Mar 16, 2026 floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute · lower
14. Mar 16, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 17 2026 · lower
15. Mar 17, 2026 passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · lower
16. Mar 18, 2026 passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day · lower
17. Mar 19, 2026 3rd reading · lower
18. Mar 19, 2026 floor amendment (1) withdrawn · lower
19. Mar 19, 2026 passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute (1) · lower
20. Mar 19, 2026 received in House · lower
21. Mar 19, 2026 to Rules (H) · lower
22. Mar 27, 2026 posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) · lower
23. Mar 31, 2026 House concurred in Committee Substitute (1) · lower
24. Mar 31, 2026 passed 95-1 · lower
25. Mar 31, 2026 enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · lower
26. Mar 31, 2026 enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · upper
27. Mar 31, 2026 delivered to Governor · lower
28. Apr 10, 2026 signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 81) · lower