AK SCR13

Interprets Alaska Constitution Article II, Section 16 to require the legislature to convene immediately in joint session upon receiving a gubernatorial veto message during a legislative session.

Establishes that "meet immediately" is mandatory language, not discretionary, requiring the legislature to act "promptly" in accordance with Uniform Rule 45.

Specifies veto reconsideration procedures: legislature meets immediately if veto received during session; meets within five days of next regular session if veto received after first regular session adjournment; meets within five days of special session if one is called; takes no action if veto received after second regular session adjournment with no special session called.

Cites the 1956 Alaska Constitutional Convention amendment by Delegate Katherine Nordale and the 1976 voter-approved amendment requiring reconsideration within five days to support the mandatory interpretation.

Establishes predictability and certainty for the public and legislature regarding the veto reconsideration process based on historical precedent from the First Alaska State Legislature in 1959.