A JOINT RESOLUTION limiting the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to participate in litigation only pertaining to interests particular to his or her office.

Limit the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to participate in litigation only pertaining to the interests of his or her office; declare that only the Attorney General may bring or participate in litigation in federal court on behalf of the Commonwealth; authorize the Attorney General to enforce this Resolution.

Introduced: February 19, 2025

Last action: February 27, 2025

To State Government (H)

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This resolution would restrict the Governor and Lieutenant Governor from joining lawsuits unless the case directly involves their specific office. It would establish that only the Attorney General can bring or participate in federal court cases on behalf of Kentucky as a whole. Who it may affect: Kentucky state government officials, including the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General.

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