Bills had to pass by April 1 to be "veto proof," meaning they could be axed by the governor but reinstated by the General Assembly during their last two working days.
On the list of bills that didn't quite make that cut are some priority measures that seemed poised for passage earlier in the session — including a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in K-12 schools, a shift back toward local control of some driver's licensing duties, conscience exemptions for healthcare workers, and a bill making water fluoridation optional.
Another measure would have cleared the way for Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul to run for president and reelection to his Senate seat simultaneously in 2028. Paul told CBS this week a White House bid is on the table.
"We're thinking about it. I would say 50/50. We'll make a decision after the election," he said.
All of the bills could get a second chance when the legislature reconvenes later this month, but they could then be vetoed by Gov. Andy Beshear without any recourse for the General Assembly.