Vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that amends various authorities of Louisville local government in the state of Kentucky.

Highlights:

• Amends various authorities of Louisville's local government in the state of Kentucky.

• Authorizes a moratorium on changes to the city’s Land Development Code which guides land use in the city until April 15, 2025 (Sec. 1-10).

• Amends the process for making complaints to the Louisville Metro Police Department (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that accused officers would be able to have a pre-disciplinary hearing, where the officer may present evidence and call and cross-examine witnesses in the officer’s defense (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that after the pre-disciplinary hearing, the chief or a chief’s designee would write an opinion on the final discipline for the officer, and the officer may appeal the decision (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2025 (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends various authorities of Louisville local government in the state of Kentucky.

Highlights:

• Amends various authorities of Louisville's local government in the state of Kentucky.

• Authorizes a moratorium on changes to the city’s Land Development Code which guides land use in the city until April 15, 2025 (Sec. 1-10).

• Amends the process for making complaints to the Louisville Metro Police Department (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that accused officers would be able to have a pre-disciplinary hearing, where the officer may present evidence and call and cross-examine witnesses in the officer’s defense (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that after the pre-disciplinary hearing, the chief or a chief’s designee would write an opinion on the final discipline for the officer, and the officer may appeal the decision (Sec. 1-10).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2025 (Sec. 14).

Full Bill Text