Governor Matt Bevin signed into law seven bills sent to his desk by the Kentucky General Assembly on January 9. The legislation includes measures protecting the lives of unborn children, positioning the Commonwealth for economic growth, upholding the Governor’s authority over the University of Louisville’s governing structure, and established more transparency for public servants. Pro-life legislation includes Senate Bill 5, prohibiting termination of a pregnancy after 20 weeks, and House Bill 2, requiring an ultrasound before termination. In addition to right-to-work going into effect, paycheck protection for employees of labor organizations was also passed, along with repealing prevailing wage requirements for public works projects. Senate Bill 12 authorizes the Governor to abolish and replace the University of Louisville board of trustees, and Senate Bill 3 opens state legislator pensions to public scrutiny. All of these laws contain emergency clauses and will take effect immediately.