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LC 838

Revise bill veto laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 838 aimed to revise veto procedures (timelines and override rules) for vetoed bills; it died in process, so no changes take effect.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 838

Summary: LC 838 — Revise bill veto laws

LC 838 is a draft bill titled "Revise bill veto laws" that was introduced in November 2024. The record shows the bill did not advance and is listed as having died in process.

Overview and status

  • Bill number: LC 838
  • Title: Revise bill veto laws
  • Subject: Legislature
  • Classification: Bill
  • Introduced: November 5, 2024
  • Current status: Draft Died in Process
  • Recent actions:
    • 2025-05-23: Draft Died in Process
    • 2024-11-05: Drafter Assigned
    • 2024-11-05: Draft On Hold

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s title suggests an aim to “revise veto laws” governing how vetoes are used or managed in the legislative process. The available record does not include the bill’s text, so the exact objectives, scope, or proposed changes cannot be confirmed from this summary. The intended purpose appears to be reforming veto-related procedures or rules within the legislature.

Key provisions

  • The actual provisions are not provided in the record. As such, we cannot enumerate specific changes (e.g., override thresholds, timing for vetoes, pocket veto rules, line‑item provisions, or override procedures).
  • If text becomes available, key provisions typically would be summarized as:
    • who can veto and under what circumstances
    • timelines for executive vetoes and legislative overrides
    • methods for notifying the legislature and governor
    • any requirements for special sessions or expedited processes
    • any changes to procedural rules for votes or amendments related to veto overrides

Affected parties and entities

  • Likely affected:
    • Legislature (members, committees, and leadership)
    • Governor and executive branch offices involved in veto decisions
    • Agencies and bill sponsors
    • Lobbyists and interest groups monitoring veto-related changes
  • Without the bill text, specifics about which committees or sections of law would be revised remain unknown.

Procedural timeline and context

  • Introduction date: November 5, 2024
  • Drafting status: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • Legislative activity: Draft moved to “Died in Process” by May 23, 2025
  • Implication: The bill did not advance through the drafting or legislative process and, as a result, would not become law unless reintroduced with new or revised language.

Potential impact if enacted (general considerations)

  • Could alter how vetoes are issued, sustained, or overridden.
  • Might change timelines for consideration of vetoed bills, affecting legislative productivity and passage rates.
  • Could modify notification and procedural requirements for both chambers and the executive branch.
  • Depending on the specific changes, impacts could include clearer veto procedures, faster resolution of vetoed bills, or added opportunities for legislative action against a veto.

Next steps

  • If interested, monitor for a reintroduction or release of full text to assess exact provisions, fiscal impact, constitutional considerations, and implementation timelines.

If you obtain the bill text or a more detailed summary, I can provide a more precise, provision-by-provision analysis.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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