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Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on Gaming Measure After Debate on Executive Oversight
Summary
The Kentucky Senate on April 14 passed House Bill 904 over Governor Andy Beshear’s veto, 26–5, after floor debate raised concerns the bill could allow agencies to issue emergency regulations without proper executive oversight.
The Kentucky Senate voted 26–5 on April 14 to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 904, a measure related to gaming.
Senator from Taylor moved for final passage of House Bill 904 notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The veto message, read for the record, warned that language in the bill could allow an agency to file an emergency regulation in the manner prescribed by the bill and thereby “prevent the governor from carrying out his constitutional duties,” according to floor summary remarks.
On the floor the Senator from Jefferson 33 urged colleagues to sustain the veto, saying the bill raised “significant policy and implementation concerns” and risked allowing boards or agencies to impose rules without adequate executive oversight, including over matters affecting public safety.
After the clerk called the roll, the tally was announced: 26 yays and five nays, and the Senate declared House Bill 904 finally passed, veto of the governor notwithstanding. The enrollment committee later reported the bill ready for signature and delivery.
