FRANKFORT, Ky. — Though the Kentucky General Assembly is adjourned until February, lawmakers will be working on a new budget with a shortened timeline.

The Kentucky House of Representatives did not agree with small changes made to budget bills by the Senate on Wednesday.

Lawmakers quickly moved the budget to a joint committee, where members from both chambers will hammer out the details over the next few weeks.

"I’ve tried to be very clear from the beginning that the documents that we passed were not indicative of what this ultimate budget was going to look like. It was simply to expedite the process and get us into it," said Speaker of the House David Osborne.

Democrats hope to see some of what Gov. Andy Beshear proposed in his State of the Commonwealth in the final budget.

"There was relief for individuals and small businesses, raises for teachers, raises for state employees, money for that last mile of broadband that is so important," said House Minority Floor Leader Joni Jenkins

Osborne assured the Democrats that Beshear's recommendations would be fully considered during negotiations.

"The governor’s recommendations will be fully considered, given every consideration," Osborne said. "I’m sure that there are many that we will agree with. I’m sure that there are some that we will disagree with."

Lawmakers typically pass a two-year budget, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have to approve a one-year plan by March 30.