The Kentucky general assembly would have more say over implementation of executive orders issued by governors under a bill approved today in the state senate.
The measure sets out that gubernatorial orders don’t take effect until 35 days after filing with the Secretary of State. Senate President Robert Stivers says legislators would also have the ability to review orders during sessions. “When the session begins, there will be bills generated for the purpose of either the senate president or speaker of the house to start the process to basically rid us of an executive order or reorganization that we do not agree with as a legislative body,” said Stivers.
Stivers said the bill helps address a long standing practice when governors issue executive orders after the legislature has completed a session. The senate president called it a separation of power issue adding, it pertains to all governors, no matter their political party affiliation.
