2015 Kentucky Legislative Calendar Set

State lawmakers will return to Frankfort on Jan. 6 following the November elections for a legislative session that will last 30 legislative days.

Lawmakers will elect leaders and organize committees until Jan. 9 before returning Feb. 3 to consider legislation. Republicans are expected to retain control of the state Senate. But Democrats hold a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, where Republicans hope to take control for the first time since 1920.

State legislators are scheduled to adjourn for the year on March 24. Lawmakers will take a two-week break beginning March 10 while Gov. Steve Beshear considers possible vetoes. Lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn March 24.

The legislature will meet for 30 legislative days instead of 60 days because they do not have to pass a budget.