SB73Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to animal agriculture.
Introduced by Jason Howell, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 217.015 to add tallow-based cosmetic products to the definition of "home-based processor"; amend KRS 217.136 to allow home-based processors to produce tallow-based cosmetic products in accordance with the registration and regulation requirements set forth by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Where it stands
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 52)
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4019 · March 26, 2026
35
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Agriculture (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
3rd reading, passed 38-0
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Agriculture (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 20 2026
3rd reading, passed 92-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
taken from Rules
posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
passed over and retained for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
passed 35-3
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 52)
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