JACKSON, Miss. - There is tension in the air between Mississippi's legislators and Gov. Tate Reeves that may lead lawmakers to override the governor's 2022 vetoes of 10 project passed by the legislature. The state Supreme Court considered the idea of line-item vetoes in 2020, but ruled the governor was within authority to partially veto appropriation bills. In Week #1 of 2023, the governor delivered 10 line-item vetoes made last April, four that affect Jackson-area projects. “I think that we have the votes override,” House Minority Leader Rep. Robert Johnson told WLBT. Reeves referenced a section of the state Constitution that states he may veto parts of any appropriation bill. But Sen. John Horhn says the bill in question is a transfer bill. That means, according to Hohn, it shouldn't fall under the purview. “We have checks and balances," said Rep. Chris Bell, and this is" one of the checks and balances that we’re going to work through and see if we can get things right.” The clock is ticking. Lawmakers have a short time to decide whether to take a vote at overriding Reeves' vetoes. (WLBT 01/04/23) Legislature discussing possible override of Governor’s line-item vetoes (wdam.com)
LAWMAKERS DON'T HAVE VOTES IN SENATE TO OVERRIDE GUV
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi lawmakers will not try to override Gov. Reeves' vetoes of spending for 10 projects, including improvements to a state-owned golf course in Jackson. Reeves struck down nearly $27 million worth of projects last April, after lawmakers had left the Capitol. That pushed talks of an override into the 2023 session, which began Jan. 3. Overriding a governor's veto takes a two-thirds majority in both chambers. House Speaker Philip Gunn told reporters on Jan. 5 they had the support to override ... "But the Senate ... tells us they do not.”
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