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What is the fate of a bill when a governor has vetoed it after the legislature has adjourned?
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The legislature passes a bill in the last few days of a session and the governor vetoes it after the legislature has adjourned What becomes of the bill?
The bill is dead because the legislature cannot override vetoes cast after adjournment.
Has any governor of California ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
Yes. A marriage equality bill was passed by the California legislature, but vetoed by then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger twice. He vetoed the bills on September 29, 2005 and October 12, 2007.
What happens if the governor does not sign or veto a bill?
Exactly what happens depends on state law. In all states, if the legislature stays in session and the governor neither signs not vetoes a bill, it becomes law after a certain number of days. If the legislature adjourns before the governor has the allotted time to consider the bill, it may or may not become law, depending on the state. The related link gives the state by state details.
Has a marriage equality bill ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in California?
Yes, unsuccessfully in June 2005, then successfully in September 2005. It was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger. It again passed both houses in September 2007, but was again vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger.
How does a bill become a law on a state level in Tennessee?
The legislature passes it and sends it to the Governor's desk where it can be signed and passed into law, or vetoed and sent back to either be moidified or passed, over the Governor's objections.
Has any governor of Colorado ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?
No. The Colorado state legislature passed a civil unions bill on March 12, 2013 and the governor has promised to sign it into law.
Has any governor of Delaware ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
No. The legislature passed such a bill in May 2013 and the governor has promised to sign it into law. The law takes effect July 1, 2013.
If the legislature is NOT in session the governor has how many days to act on a bill submitted to him?
If not in session, the governor has 20 calender days to take action. If he does not meet this deadline, the bill becomes law. If it is vetoed, it is dead until the next session.
Has any governor of Idaho ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
No. The Idaho state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and, as a result, no governor of Idaho has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
Has any governor of Georgia ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?
No. The Georgia state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize civil unions and, as a result, no governor of Georgia has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
Has any governor of Arizona ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?
No. The Arizona state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize civil unions and, as a result, no governor of Arizona has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
Has any governor of Virginia ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
No. The Virginia state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and, as a result, no governor of Virginia has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
