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No longer would Kentucky voters have to see multi-page full texts of the constitutional amendments they vote on under this proposal.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sen. Jeff Klemp, R-Lansing, says a proposed constitutional amendment would lower property taxes by rolling back the appraised values to 2022 and capping annual increases at 3%.
The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to advance most legislation, is a procedural safeguard to ensure political stability. While not in the Constitution, the filibuster aligns with the founders' intent for deliberate, consensus-based governance.