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AK HJR15
Joint Resolution
Status
4/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
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AI Summary
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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.
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Eliminates the existing distinction that required a higher three-fourths majority specifically for bills to raise revenue and appropriation bills.
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Applies the two-thirds override threshold uniformly to all vetoed bills, regardless of type.
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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.
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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