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It's make-or-break time for controversial bills in the Kentucky General Assembly

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With just two more full days to go to pass veto-proof bills, action is speeding up in the Kentucky General Assembly legislation.

Among the rush of bills making their way to the floor in the House and Senate chambers are measures seeking to undo the governor's ban on so-called conversion therapy, efforts to make it easier to further trim the state income tax, and an evolving bill meant to ease the burden on school districts slammed by recent weather disasters.

That last bill would grant five "calamity days" to hard-hit districts, but the House rejected new language keeping a low performing virtual school from closing.

The GOP-led General Assembly is also moving on a bill that would grant legislative leaders the authority to order the arrest of Capitol protesters they believe are interrupting legislative proceedings.

Democratic Rep. Sarah Stalker was among those who worried the bill goes too far.

"I do not believe we are doing what is in the best interest with this legislation for Kentuckians if we want them to be able to use their their voice and to respect that process," she argued Tuesday.

Republican supporters said the bill is necessary to ensure work isn't disrupted.

The legislature has until Friday to approve bills with the assurance that they will have time to revive them if the governor vetoes.