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AK SJR2
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Amends Article II, Section 16 of the Alaska Constitution to establish a uniform two-thirds legislative majority requirement to override all gubernatorial vetoes
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Eliminates the current three-fourths supermajority requirement that applies specifically to revenue and appropriation bills, making veto overrides easier for budget-related legislation
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Maintains existing procedures requiring the legislature to meet immediately in joint session upon receiving a veto during regular session
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Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed before Alaska voters at the next general election for approval
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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