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AK SJR15

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matt Claman

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Article II, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution to establish a uniform two-thirds vote requirement for all vetoed bills to become law
  • Eliminates the current three-fourths vote requirement that applies specifically to revenue and appropriation bills when overriding a gubernatorial veto
  • Maintains existing procedures requiring the legislature to meet immediately in joint session upon receipt of a veto message during regular sessions
  • Requires the proposed amendment to be placed 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 FINANCE

3/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance3/20/2024
State Affairs2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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