LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers are facing a frantic final push to pass legislation before the veto period begins Thursday, with a live blog tracking the developments in the closing days of the 2026 legislative session.

The General Assembly will meet Tuesday and Wednesday to complete final votes before a two-week veto period, during which Gov. Andy Beshear will review legislation on his desk. Lawmakers must pass any controversial bills by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday to potentially override a gubernatorial veto during the final two days of session April 14-15.

According to Queer Kentucky's bill tracker, most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has stalled and is unlikely to advance this session. However, significant legislative priorities remain unresolved, including the state budget, a $1.7 billion one-time spending package across 300 projects, Medicaid reforms, and housing legislation.

The Senate pulled HB 759 from the consent calendar Tuesday, a procedural move that would allow withdrawal of a controversial anti-transgender teacher amendment. A source indicated the bill and amendment are likely dead, though Queer Kentucky continues monitoring the situation closely.

Other major items pending include House Bill 500, the main budget bill, and House Bill 2, a sweeping Medicaid proposal that adds copays to the program. The budget has been in conference committee for several days as the House and Senate reconcile their differing versions.

The Senate also faces decisions on housing reform legislation and potential changes to the Jefferson County Public Schools board, which could shift power from the school board to the superintendent and alter board member representation.

Rep. Lisa Willner, D-Louisville, a licensed psychologist and longtime advocate for conversion therapy protections, responded to Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling overturning similar bans in other states. "All young people in Kentucky deserve to be safe and to be their authentic selves," Willner said, noting that Kentucky lawmakers undid the state's conversion therapy ban last legislative session.

Queer Kentucky will provide regular updates throughout the final days of the session. Lead politics writer Olivia Krauth can be reached at olivia.krauth@gmail.com with questions about pending legislation.