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Committee approves draft to clarify return and reconvening process for vetoed bills
Summary
The Legislative Procedures and Arrangements Committee on Sept. 20 approved a draft requiring the Secretary of State to return bills vetoed after adjournment if requested and naming the third Wednesday in June as a date‑certain convening for reconsideration.
The Legislative Procedures and Arrangements Committee on Sept. 20 approved an original draft that clarifies procedures for returning and reconsidering bills vetoed after the Assembly adjourns sine die.
Emily Thompson, legislative council staff, told members the draft requires the Secretary of State to return vetoed legislation to the Assembly “upon request” so that the Assembly can act if reconvened. Thompson said the change was intended to address a 1991 Attorney General…
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