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AK HJR9

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article II, Section 16 of Alaska Constitution to change veto override requirements in the legislature
  • Eliminates the three-fourths majority requirement for overriding vetoes of bills to raise revenue and appropriation bills
  • All vetoed bills, including revenue and appropriation bills, would require a two-thirds majority vote to override, creating uniform override standards
  • Amendment must be approved by Alaska voters at the next general election
  • Legislature must meet immediately upon receiving a veto message during regular session to reconsider the vetoed bill or item

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Votes Needed For Veto Override

Executive Branch

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): SPOHNHOLZ

5/6/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/18/2021

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