Saturday, June 26, 2021

AZSenate votes to override governor's veto; Republicans hope that Ducey doesn't get petty about it

 Good luck with that.


From KJZZ


Senate Takes Rare Vote To Override Gubernatorial Veto, But House Does Not


State senators did something Thursday they haven't done in four decades and voted to override a gubernatorial veto.

Now they're hoping that Gov. Doug Ducey doesn't retaliate.


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Sen. Kelly Townsend (R-Mesa) who voted in favor of the override, said she hopes that Ducey, facing the prospect of being the first governor in four decades to be overridden — and by his own political party — does not lash out at the Senate.

"If this action brings retaliation in that other bills are vetoed that are passed by the people of this body, that, then, brings harm to the people of this state," she said.

Ducey appears to be taking the move in stride.

"This seems pretty procedural in nature, on a technical bill," press aide C.J. Karamargin said in a prepared statement. He said Ducey is focused on getting approval for the budget and tax cuts "and he's pleased that the legislature has acted."


The override vote, most of the votes came from Democrats -






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