Grimes calls for constitutional amendment regarding public employee pensions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is calling for the General Assembly to make all bills regarding public employee pension plans available for public viewing at least twenty-four hours prior to a vote.

Rep. Jody Richards, former Speaker of the House and the longest serving member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, has worked with Grimes to produce a bill for a constitutional amendment that would ensure that Kentuckians are given twenty-four hours to review legislation regarding any changes to public employees’ pension plans.

Grimes is working in conjunction with members of both Republican and Democratic caucuses to lead the charge to create greater transparency heading into 2019.