As legislature breaks for veto period, what made it, what didn’t, what still has a chance

By: Sarah Ladd, McKenna Horsley, Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 1,255

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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FRANKFORT — In Wednesday’s final hours, Kentucky lawmakers passed the state’s two-year budget bills, voted to name a section of highway in Boone County after the late Charlie Kirk and moved dozens of bills, while leaving some controversial legislation on the table.

Both chambers adjourned right before midnight. Lawmakers will return to the Capitol on April 14 and 15. During the break, Gov. Andy Beshear can veto bills; lawmakers have the ability …

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