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AK HJR15

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Article II, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution to change the vote threshold required to override a gubernatorial veto from three-fourths to two-thirds of the legislature for all vetoed bills.

  • Eliminates the existing distinction that required a higher three-fourths majority specifically for bills to raise revenue and appropriation bills.

  • Applies the two-thirds override threshold uniformly to all vetoed bills, regardless of type.

  • Requires the legislature to meet immediately in joint session upon receiving a veto message during a regular session to reconsider the vetoed bill or item.

  • Places the proposed constitutional amendment before Alaska voters at the next general election for approval, subject to Article XIII, Section 1 of the state constitution and election laws.

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Votes Needed For Veto Override

Executive Branch

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

3/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2020
State Affairs4/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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