During a briefing Tuesday, Mayor Craig Greenberg said he plans to introduce legislation in Metro Council next week.
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.
Dubbed the 'Safer Kentucky Act,' House Bill 5 makes sweeping changes to the state's crime statutes.
In part, the House Bill 5 would overhaul key parts of the state's criminal code, including adding crimes like carjacking, to Kentucky's list of violent offenses.
House Bill 5, known as the “Safer Kentucky Act," was given final passage by the House, passing on a 75-23 vote after a tense floor debate.
The Kentucky House passed sweeping criminal justice legislation on Thursday known as the Safer Kentucky Act. The bill now heads to the Senate.
House Bill 5 is a more than 20-point plan aimed at curbing what's been a multiyear surge in violent crime.
Kentucky counties say bill proposing repeal of distilled spirits tax would have 'devastating' impact
The millions in revenue generated from the tax benefits public school districts and county services, such as emergency services and road maintenance.