In the General Assembly’s late-night session Friday, the Senate failed to approve House amendments to a swimming pool bill that would prevent Lexington and other cities from regulating the density of short-term rental properties.
Lexington-area House members all voted against these amendments.
The Senate could approve those amendments when it returns March 27. But that means lawmakers will have missed the deadline to overturn any vote by Gov. Andy Beshear.
So, if the Senate does pass Senate Bill 61 as amended into law later this month, you have the opportunity to contact the governor here and ask him to veto it. A veto would preserve Lexington’s local control over short-term rentals that are becoming too numerous in our neighborhood and others.