Ohio Lawmakers Weigh Priorities, Veto Override Change Before Year’s End

GOP legislative leaders cool to veto override plan, but leave door open to limiting Acton’s powers

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Top Ohio GOP lawmakers on Tuesday threw some cold water on a fellow Republican’s proposal to make it easier for the GOP-controlled legislature to override vetoes from incoming Democratic Gov. Amy Acton.

Ohio House speaker dismisses proposal to dilute Acton's veto power

Ohio lawmakers weigh priorities, veto override change before year’s end

Ohio lawmakers return to the Statehouse with few sessions left and a proposal that would change how gubernatorial vetoes are overridden.

Ohio GOP considers bill to limit Gov.-elect Amy Acton's powers

As Republicans discuss whether to weaken Democrats’ legal power in response to last week’s midterm election, a GOP lawmaker introduced a bill that would make it easier for the Republican majority in the Statehouse to override gubernatorial vetoes.