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AK SJR14
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Maintains existing procedures for reconsidering vetoed bills, including immediate joint session meetings during regular sessions and reconsideration deadlines for bills vetoed after adjournment.
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Requires recording the veto override vote on the journals of both houses.
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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