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AL HB227
Bill
Status
2/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Hubbard
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HB227 Summary
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Changes the vote requirement to override a gubernatorial veto from a simple majority to three-fifths of the whole number elected to each respective house of the Legislature.
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Eliminates the Governor's ability to pocket veto bills presented within five calendar days before the final adjournment of the legislature.
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Extends the time period for the Governor to approve or disapprove bills presented near the end of session from 10 days after adjournment to 15 days after final adjournment.
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 125 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, requiring approval by a majority of qualified electors voting thereon.
Legislative Description
Legislature, vote required to override gubernatorial veto, increased, procedure for gubernatorial vetoes, altered, Section 125 (Section 125, Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended) am'd., const. amend.
Constitutional Amendments
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
2/8/2012