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AK SJR14

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

31st Legislature

AI Summary

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

  • Eliminates the previous distinction that gave bills to raise revenue and appropriation bills a lower three-fourths threshold, making all vetoed bills subject to the same two-thirds standard.

  • Maintains existing procedures for reconsidering vetoed bills, including immediate joint session meetings during regular sessions and reconsideration deadlines for bills vetoed after adjournment.

  • Requires recording the veto override vote on the journals of both houses.

  • Places the constitutional amendment before Alaska voters at the next general election for approval.

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Votes Needed For Veto Override

Executive Branch

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

3/18/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2020
State Affairs1/24/2020

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