Industrial Hemp Legislation

Talks Continue On Industrial Hemp Legislation

Associated Press — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:49:03 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky.-- House Floor Leader Rocky Adkins is reporting progress in negotiations on a bill that would allow Kentucky to quickly license hemp growers if the federal government ever lifts a ban on the crop.

Adkins said Monday that he's optimistic a deal can be struck before the Legislature adjourns on Tuesday.

House Panel Passes Hemp Bill, Full Vote Uncertain

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:33:00 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A proposal that could open the door to industrial hemp farming in Kentucky has cleared a House committee - but it still faces an uncertain future in the full chamber.

The House Agriculture and Small Business Committee approved the bill Wednesday morning. The vote was 24-1.

Hemp Bill Still Alive, May Get Vote Wednesday

Associated Press — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:26:28 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A proposal that could open the door to industrial hemp farming in Kentucky is scheduled for a vote in a House committee on Wednesday.

House Agriculture and Small Business Committee Chairman Tom McKee, D-Cynthiana, said Monday that he expects the measure to pass his committee and that he intends to vote for it himself.

Beshear Sides With Law Enforcement Against Hemp

Associated Press — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:18:00 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gov. Steve Beshear says he wants law enforcement's concerns about industrial hemp resolved before Kentucky moves ahead with a push to grow the plant.

State police oppose the effort by Kentucky Republican leaders to license and regulate hemp if the federal government ever lifts a ban on it.

Industrial Hemp Bill Passes State Senate

Associated Press — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:10:37 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The comeback of industrial hemp in Kentucky has gained ground with state Senate passage of a bill to regulate the crop if the current federal ban is lifted.

The bill cleared the Senate on a 31-6 vote Thursday.

It now heads to the House, where its prospects are much less certain.