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Legislature moves to consider override of governor's veto on lease‑extension bill after heated debate
Summary
Floor managers placed veto bill 176‑38 (a measure allowing certain commercial lease extensions) into the voting file after debate. Opponents cited the governor's veto message and warned the measure could allow long lease renewals without legislative oversight and lock in low rents.
The Guam Legislature voted to place veto bill 176‑38 COR on the voting file for consideration of an override of the governor's veto after extended floor debate.
Vice Speaker (floor manager) moved to act upon veto bill 176‑38 COR, an act to add a new subsection to title 5 relating to commercial lease extensions for tenants in good standing. Opponents on the floor repeatedly quoted the governor’s veto message, arguing the measure could permit extensions that circumvent legislative oversight and…
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