Both Houses of the Kentucky Legislature are taking action to override many vetoes offered by Governor Beshear. That was anticipated. Possibly what wasn’t expected was the GOP-led Senate and House deciding not to override the veto on HB 8. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer said the governor doesn’t have the constitutional authority to line-item veto a revenue bill. When asked if the matter might end up in court, Senate Budget Committee Chair Chris McDaniel replied, quote, “we’ll have to find that out.”
“Do I think he veto will stand up. No, I don’t. I think the Constitution is fairly clear about what he can veto and that’s appropriations measures, not revenue measures,” said McDaniel.
