A Bardstown lawmaker introduced House Bill 305, that would crack down on recording grand jury proceedings.
On the last day of Kentucky's legislative session, lawmakers and supporters gathered at the Capitol in Frankfort for a signing of House Bill 5, the controversial Republican anti-crime measure.
Three "amnesty dockets" will be offered Feb. 9, 10 and 12 in Jefferson District Court.
Some community leaders say the disparity widens the divide between police and the black community.
During the discussion, Paul lamented that police officers sometimes follow bad policies. And in cases of police abuse, the bar for firing offending officers should be low, he said.
Beshear, who made support for public schools the hallmark of his successful 2019 campaign, said education is the key to breaking cycles of poverty in the state.
The First Step Act has received wide reaching support from both democrats and republicans, including President Donald Trump.