The majority floor leader in the Kentucky Senate says legislative leaders have been having conversations with Governor Beshear about state policies regarding coronavirus. This communication comes following a State Supreme Court ruling Saturday that said the bills limiting the governor’s authority on the matter were lawfully passed. GOP Floor Leader Damon Thayer said he’s hopeful the relationship can be different and better between the republican legislature and the democratic governor.
“If the governor wants to work with us and listen to us and consider our input which is coming from the people we represent, I think there’s a very good chance for a very positive working relationship moving forward. It’s not been good the last almost two years, but we will see. Time will tell,” said Thayer.
Thayer said it’s too soon to say if or when a special legislative session might be held. The Georgetown lawmaker said GOP members understand that the virus is serious, adding, quote, “there are things that we are willing to do and we’re looking forward to hearing from him on those requests.” But Thayer said a statewide mask mandate, mandatory vaccines, and shutdowns won’t be happening any time soon.
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