AFP-KY Responds to Gov. Beshear’s Lawsuit to Block “REINS” Bill

Apr 3, 2025 by AFP

Frankfort, KY – After Gov. Beshear’s move block House Bill 6, Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky (AFP-KY) responded to his lawsuit.

AFP-KY State Director Heather LeMire released the following statement:

“The Supreme Court of Kentucky has been clear that the legislative branch is the policy making branch of government. While the governor can grandstand, the fact is that the legislature granted him the power to administrative regulation through chapter 13A of the Kentucky Revised Statute. It was not a constitutionally guaranteed power.

“If the governor or his administration had read the law, they would know that it has a stipulation for regulations that come out of legislation for the executive branch to promulgate these regulations, as well as a generous stipulation for the governor’s emergency powers.

“It is clear that Governor Beshear wants to avoid accountability and make policy, but that is the job of the legislature. If he is set on being a policymaker, we welcome his resignation so he can run for the General Assembly in November of 2026.”

Background:

Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky Applauds Overturn of Governor Beshear’s Veto of Kentucky REINS Bill