UPDATE: The tax and budget bills are law after the state legislature voted to override Bevin’s vetoes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)- Kentucky lawmakers have completed an override of Gov. Matt Bevin’s veto of a more than $480 million tax hike that helps pay for increases in public education spending.

The Senate voted 20-18 Friday to override the GOP governor’s veto of House Bill 366. The final vote followed a 57-40 House vote in favor of the override. Both chambers are controlled by Republicans.

The bill raises revenue for the state over the next two years. It includes a 6 percent sales tax on a variety of services, including auto and home repairs, to pay for higher classroom spending.

Bevin vetoed the increase because he said it would not generate enough money to cover new state spending. Republican legislative leaders disagreed.

Thousands of teachers rallied Friday at the Kentucky Capitol, urging lawmakers to override Bevin’s vetoes.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)- Senate overrides Bevin’s veto 20-18 on the tax bill.

Kentucky lawmakers finalize an override of Republican governor’s veto of $480M tax hike that helps pay for education.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)- Kentucky House of Representatives overrides Republican governor’s veto of a $480M tax hike that helps pay for education.