Alaska Legislature Overrides 2 of Gov. Dunleavy’s Vetoes
Lawmakers overrode two vetoes, including a pharmacist measure, but fell short on three others as Dunleavy blocked nine bills.
- On Friday, the Alaska Legislature successfully overrode Governor Dunleavy's vetoes of two bills, enacting House Bill 195 expanding pharmacists' prescriptive authority and House Bill 314 updating regulations for interior designers.
- Governor Dunleavy vetoed nine of the 82 bills passed by the 34th Alaska State Legislature, extending his record-high veto rate while citing concerns over mandates and fiscal policy.
- Lawmakers failed to override vetoes on other measures, including Senate Bill 41 regarding mental health curriculum and House Bill 52 on psychiatric facility oversight, due to opposition from Republican lawmakers.
- The override bid for Senate Bill 41 fell two votes short of the 40 required, while House Bill 52 failed with a 36-24 vote in the House.
- Legislators declined to vote on revenue-related bills, such as Senate Bill 24 regarding e-cigarette taxes, as these measures faced a higher 45-vote threshold for a successful veto override.
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Dunleavy vetoes nine bills, but Alaska lawmakers override two in special session flurry
Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, speaks in favor of the veto override on Senate Bill 41 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Watching at left is Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy extended his record-high veto rate Thursday by vetoing nine of the 82 bills passed by lawmakers in the second year of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. Among the vetoed bills were measures that would have provided mental…
9 Bills Vetoed: What's the Gist? What Were the Votes? Why the Veto?
On June 18, 2026, Governor Dunleavy vetoed 9 bills. Below is a brief description of each bill, a link to the full bill text, the House vote, Senate vote, and the Governor’s reason for vetoing. The Legislature may attempt a veto override by the end of today, June 19, or within five days of a […] The post 9 Bills Vetoed: What’s the Gist? What Were the Votes? Why the Veto? appeared first on Must Read Alaska.
Dunleavy vetoes nine bills, but Alaska lawmakers override two in special session flurry - Stateline Publications
Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, speaks in favor of the veto override on Senate Bill 41 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Watching at left is Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy extended his record-high veto rate Thursday by vetoing nine of the 82 bills passed by lawmakers in the second year of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. Among the vetoed bills were measures that would have provided mental…
Dunleavy vetoes nine bills, but Alaska lawmakers override two in special session flurry - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise
Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, speaks in favor of the veto override on Senate Bill 41 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Watching at left is Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy extended his record-high veto rate Thursday by vetoing nine of the 82 bills passed by lawmakers in the second year of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. Among the vetoed bills were measures that would have provided mental…
Dunleavy vetoes nine bills, but Alaska lawmakers override two in special session flurry - The Mexico Ledger
Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, D-Anchorage, speaks in favor of the veto override on Senate Bill 41 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Watching at left is Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy extended his record-high veto rate Thursday by vetoing nine of the 82 bills passed by lawmakers in the second year of the 34th Alaska State Legislature. Among the vetoed bills were measures that would have provided mental…
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