Zuckerman v. Bevin

MINTON, CJ., CONCURRING:

I completely concur with the majority's well analyzed opinion. I write separately to address the weaponization of Sections 59 and 60 in accompanying opinions in both this case and Commonwealth v. Ezra Claycomb .31 I feel compelled to speak up because I fear this Court risks overstating *606its role in Kentucky's tripartite government.32

"Section[s] 59 [and 60] ... prohibit[ ] 'local or special acts.' "33 "The primary purpose of ... [Sections] 59 [and 60] is to prevent special privileges, favoritism and discrimination, and assure equality under the law."34 "A special law is…