Week 13 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 13)
The 2026 Regular Session is the approaching the veto period, in which Gov. Andy Beshear has 10 days to sign, veto or allow to stand without action legislation passed by the General Assembly.
Week 12 Legislative Update
Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11) recaps a flurry of legislation as the Regular Session nears its end. During the Veto Recess, April 2-13, the governor will consider whether to sign or veto legislation or allow legislation to stand with no action. The legislature reconvenes April 14-15 to consider veto overrides and any remaining business.
Interim Session Begins June 2
In a recent update, Sen. Steve Rawlings (District 11) noted, “The interim provides an opportunity to review, communicate, and consider policy measures for the 2026 Legislative Session, which will begin on Tuesday, January 6.” He also summarized selected legislation passed during the regular session,
Governor stands in way of implementation of relative and fictive caregiver foster care reform
Steve Rawlings (District 66)
State Auditor Allison Ball spoke before the Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children to announce an inquiry into the failure of Governor Andy Beshear and the Cabinet of Health and Family Services to act upon legislation-SB 151–passed with bipartisan support during the 2024 Regular Session.
Unilaterally dictating state law, executive order infringes on religious liberty, parental rights
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor speaks against Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order regarding so-called “conversion therapy” for children struggling with sexual identify.
State on track to see next individual income tax cut in 2026
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Overriding Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto, in 2022, the Kentucky legislature passed a tax modernization package to eliminate the state’s individual income tax over time. The next cut is projected in 2026.
Lawmakers override vetoes
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a historic number of measures during his tenure. The legislature carefully considered each veto and overrode almost all of them.
Road Funding, Maternal Health, and Veto Override
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep Hart gives an overview of the governor’s veto record and the legislative response as well as bills addressing property rights; broadband access; maternal health; after-school programs; and how US Senate vacancies are filled.