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Kentucky Senate Approves Pardon Restrictions and Senior Property Tax Freeze
The Kentucky Senate passed a unanimous GOP-backed amendment limiting gubernatorial pardons near elections and considering a property tax freeze for seniors aged 65 and older.
- On Tuesday, the Kentucky Senate approved Senate Bill 10, a GOP-backed constitutional amendment to limit gubernatorial pardon powers, passing the measure 36-0 in Frankfort, Kentucky.
- The proposal follows controversial last-day pardons by former Governor Matt Bevin, including clemencies for people convicted of rape, murder and child abuse after the 2019 election, sponsors say.
- Senate Bill 51 would freeze taxable home values for seniors age 65 or older, so a $200,000 home at 65 that rises to $300,000 remains taxed at $200,000, and Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong said it's particularly important for low-income seniors.
- If approved by the General Assembly, both measures would go to Kentucky voters, with lawmakers saying the senior tax freeze aims to help seniors on fixed incomes in low-income communities.
- Kentucky House Republicans formed an impeachment committee Tuesday to review petitions against Justice Pamela Goodwine and others, with the 11-member panel set to meet Wednesday chaired by Rep. Jason Nemes, who will recuse from the Goodwine petition, delegating it to Rep. John Blanton.
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Kentucky lawmakers consider constitutional amendments for senior property tax relief and pardon limits
Kentucky state lawmakers are considering two constitutional amendments that would require voter approval. One that would impact seniors who own homes by freezing their property tax valuations and one that would limit the governor's pardon power.If the bills pass, the proposed changes would need to be placed on the ballot for Kentucky voters to decide.Property tax relief for seniorsSenate Bill 51 would limit property taxes to protect people who a…
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