Beshear Sues GOP Over Law Limiting Executive Authority

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has filed a lawsuit to block House Bill 6, which he argues infringes on his executive authority to regulate state policies. This law requires legislative approval for any new regulations with a 'major economic impact,' defined as costing at least $500,000 over two years. Beshear claims the law, seen as a power grab by the Republican-controlled legislature, violates the separation of powers outlined in the Kentucky Constitution. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin Circuit Court, seeks to temporarily block the law's implementation and ultimately declare it unconstitutional. Proponents of the bill, supported by the conservative group Americans for Prosperity, argue it enhances legislative oversight of executive actions. A hearing on the lawsuit is scheduled, but the law went into effect immediately due to an emergency clause.