The top legislative Republicans have told Governor Andy Beshear that lawmakers this week will consider overriding vetoes to bills that limit his authority to issue emergency orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beshear, who is a democrat, said he will respond with legal action if the vetoes happen.
House Speaker David Osborne and Senate President Robert Stivers informed the governor of their plans in a letter that was a response to Beshear’s suggestion for potential compromises.
click to download audioBeshear said the steps he has taken through the issuance of executive orders has saved lives and that vetoing that authority will put lives at risk.
click to download audioLawmakers will reconvene in Frankfort Tuesday to look at the bills Beshear has vetoed. The governor said if those vetoes are overridden, he will seek a victory in the court system.
click to download audioOne of the vetoed bills would limit the governor’s executive orders in times of emergency to 30 days unless it’s extended by lawmakers.
