US EditionLawmakers move to override Gov. Beshear’s vetoes
- The Kentucky Senate overrode nine gubernatorial vetoes, including two bills concerning LGBTQ rights, as reported by Governor Andy Beshear, who called the day "sad" and fearful of "devastating consequences" for the community.
- House Bill 495, which eliminates Medicaid coverage for gender transition services, went into effect immediately after the override, marking a significant policy change.
- The Republican supermajority legislature also overturned Beshear's veto of a bill requiring public universities to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and training.
- In total, Beshear signed 89 bills, vetoed 29, and allowed 10 others to become law without his signature during the session.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear displays his colors in veto fights with Republican lawmakers
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Knowing the odds of winning were stacked against him, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear nevertheless vetoed bills sent his way by the Republican-dominated Kentucky legislature with by-now familiar themes: abortion, Medicaid and diversity initiatives.
·Charleston, United States
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DEI, water protections: See the vetoed bills overridden at end of Kentucky legislative session
A slew of bills vetoed by Gov. Andy Beshear received final passage on Thursday as Kentucky lawmakers reconvened in Frankfort to start the override period of the 2025 legislative session.
·Louisville, United States
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