Kentucky Lantern: Budget, charter schools and abortion: What to watch for as Kentucky legislature convenes
By McKENNA HORSLEY
Lawmakers will gather in Frankfort Jan. 2 to begin work on a state budget in a year when they will face voters at the polls.
Gov. Andy Beshear will deliver the State of the Commonwealth Address to the General Assembly at 7/6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. The speech will be broadcast on KET and KET.org/Live.
See 2024 legislative calendar and standing committee schedule here.
The 60-day session will see the Republican-led General Assembly consider constitutional amendments to put on the November ballot, as well as pass a two-year state spending plan. It will also be the first session of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s second term in office.
All 100 seats in the House of Representatives and half the Senate will be up for election this year, meaning some lawmakers will have one last chance to pass legislation. Senate Republican Floor Leader Damon Thayer and Senate Judiciary Chairman Whitney Westerfield are among lawmakers who have announced plans to not seek reelection in 2024.