Republican-passed bill removes role of Democratic governor if Senate vacancy occurs in Kentucky The Associated Press
Republican-passed bill removes role of Democratic governor if Senate vacancy occurs in Kentucky Yahoo! Voices
Kentucky bill strips governor of power to appoint senator The Hill

The Kentucky General Assembly passes the Safer Ky. Act Louisville Public Media
GOP-backed bill proposing harsher sentences to combat crime sent to Kentucky's governor Yahoo! Voices
State lawmakers send controversial 'Safer Kentucky Act' to Gov. Andy Beshear WDRB