Bill > SB344

This bill revises the process for how a governor can deliver a vetoed bill to the legislature, clarifying the methods and circumstances under which a veto is considered officially received. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to allow the governor to deliver a vetoed bill to either the chief clerk of the house or the secretary of the senate, and considers the delivery effectual if the bill is physically received with a time-stamped and dated message, even if the legislature has adjourned for the day but not for the entire session. The bill also maintains the existing procedure for when the legislature is not in session, which involves the secretary of state mailing veto messages and ballots to legislators to potentially override the veto. Additionally, the bill has an immediate effective date and applies retroactively to all legislation passed and approved during the 69th legislative session, meaning it will impact veto processes that have already occurred during that legislative period. The changes aim to provide more clarity and flexibility in the bill veto and return process.

Government Affairs

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2492