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.
If the governor does not sign a bill within the allotted time period, it can become law without their signature, depending on the specific rules of the state. This is known as a "pocket veto" or "passive approval."
it depends
Yes, in Arizona, the governor must sign a bill for it to become law. However, if the governor vetoes the bill, the legislature can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers. Additionally, if the governor does not sign or veto the bill within a specific timeframe, it automatically becomes law.
Then they veto it.
The governor decides whether to sign or veto the bill.
Nope. The governor has 12 days (from the day the bill was transmitted) to sign it. If not signed, the bill automatically becomes a law.
Yes. Once the governor receives a bill, he can sign it, veto it, or do nothing. If he signs it, the bill becomes law. If he does nothing, the bill becomes law without his signature.
In New Jersey, the governor has 45 days to review a bill after it is presented to them. If the governor does not sign or veto the bill within that time frame, it automatically becomes law. Additionally, if the legislature is in session and the governor chooses to veto the bill, they can do so within the 45-day period.
the bill is automatically vetoed. aka pocket veto :)
No. The Mississippi state legislature has never passed a bill that would establish a statewide domestic partnership registry and, as a result, no governor of Mississippi has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
"Veto".
No. The New Mexico state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and, as a result, no governor of New Mexico has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.No. The New Mexico state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize civil unions and, as a result, no governor of New Mexico has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.