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Committee reports out SJR 2 to lower veto‑override threshold after brief public testimony
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee reported SJR 2 out with individual recommendations after receiving one online public comment opposing the resolution; no amendments were filed and sponsors indicated no further comment at the hearing.
Juneau — The House Judiciary Committee on May 1 reported Senate Joint Resolution 2 (a proposed constitutional amendment adjusting the veto‑override threshold) out of committee with individual recommendations and attached fiscal notes. The chair noted that an amendment deadline set at the prior hearing passed with no amendments received.
Sponsor Senator Klayman attended the hearing and offered no additional remarks. The chair opened public testimony; an online participant identified as Mike ***** of Wasilla testified in opposition, saying the resolution would "reduce the number of votes override by 5 votes" and argued that the change would "strip away the power of the executive" by lowering the standard for overrides.
Following public testimony the committee moved to report the resolution out. Representative Copp moved the motion; Chair Gray noted no objection and authorized legislative legal staff to make technical and conforming changes. The committee took a brief recess to sign paperwork.
What happens next: The resolution was reported out of committee with recommendations and attached fiscal notes; legislative legal staff will make any technical edits needed before filing.
