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AK SJR2

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Claman

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Article II, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution to establish a uniform two-thirds legislative majority requirement to override all gubernatorial vetoes

  • Eliminates the current three-fourths supermajority requirement that applies specifically to revenue and appropriation bills, making veto overrides easier for budget-related legislation

  • Maintains existing procedures requiring the legislature to meet immediately in joint session upon receiving a veto during regular session

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed before Alaska voters at the next general election for approval

  • Introduced by Senator Claman on January 10, 2025, during the 34th Legislature's first session

Legislative Description

Const. Am: Votes Needed For Veto Override

Executive Branch

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): STEDMAN, GIESSEL, OLSON, DUNBAR, STEVENS

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2026
State Affairs1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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