Republicans maintained their majorities in both chambers following the 2022 elections for the senate and the house.
During this session, the General Assembly approved two constitutional amendments to be voted on in November 2024, including the School choice amendment.
Major legislation
Enacted
House bills
HB 1: An act relating to government agencies, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency (passed over veto)
HB 5: An act relating to crimes and punishments (passed over veto)
HB 6: An act relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities (passed over veto)
HB 7: An act relating to autonomous vehicles (passed over veto)
SB 126: An act proposing to amend Sections 77 and 240 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences[a]
SJR 140: A joint resolution directing the Public Service Commission to make all staffing, organizational, and administrative preparations necessary to be ready to discharge its regulatory duties relating to applications for the siting and construction of nuclear energy facilities in the Commonwealth
SJR 149: A joint resolution directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to provide guidance and consultation on best management practices for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to entities that discharge directly or indirectly into Kentucky's waterways
Proposed
House resolutions
HJR 121: A joint resolution declaring the Commonwealth of Kentucky a sanctuary state from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's overreaching regulatory actions on fossil fuel-fired power plants
Senate resolutions
SR 50: A resolution acknowledging the events of January 6, 2021, at the United States Capitol and recognizing the citizens who have been held without due process
Incumbent Russell Webber (R) resigned January 2, 2024, at the beginning of this session to become deputy treasurer in the administration of Mark Metcalf.[2] A special election was held March 19, 2024.
Incumbent resigned January 15, 2024, to become executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.[3] A special election was held March 19, 2024.
^ abcdefghAmendments to the Constitution of Kentucky require a 3/5 majority in both houses of the legislature and a majority vote by referendum. They can not be vetoed by the governor.
^District 26: Russell Webber resigned in order to become deputy treasurer.
^District 24: Brandon Reed resigned in order to become executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.
^ When seated or oath administered, not necessarily when service began.