§1423i Approval of Bills

Summary

Every bill must be put in the legislature’s official journal and sent to the Governor before it can become a law. If the Governor signs it, it becomes law. If he objects, he must send it back with his reasons within ten days (not counting Sundays). If he does not return it in that time, it becomes law as if signed, unless the legislature has adjourned so he could not return it. If adjournment prevents return, the bill becomes law only if the Governor signs it within thirty days after he got it; otherwise it does not become law. When the Governor sends a bill back with objections, the legislature must record those objections and may vote again. If two-thirds of all members approve the bill on reconsideration, it becomes law. For bills that include several money items, the Governor can veto just some items and sign the rest. He must list which parts he objects to, and those parts will not take effect. The Governor must also send new laws to the department or agency head chosen by the President. Congress can cancel those laws.