Tag: gubernatorial veto override
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North Carolina General Assembly overrides veto to prohibit what bill defines as divisive concepts, discriminatory practices, DEI offices and positions in public schools
On June 24, 2026, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein (D)'s veto of Senate Bill 227, which prohibits what the bill defines as discriminatory practices, divisive concepts, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public schools. Among other changes, the bill also amends the powers and duties of local school boards to…
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North Carolina General Assembly overrides Governor's veto of bill opting state into federal education tax credit scholarship program
On June 3, 2026, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's (D) veto of HB 87, titled the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), opting the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program. Stein vetoed HB 87 on Aug. 6, 2025. In his 2025 veto message, Stein said, "Once the federal…
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Kentucky legislators override four vetoes on election-related bills
The Kentucky General Assembly adjourned on April 15 after overriding four of Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) vetoes on election-related bills. Beshear signed four other pieces of election legislation. Kentucky is one of two states, along with Kansas, where one party has a veto-proof majority in the legislature, and the other party holds the governor's office.…
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North Carolina Legislature overrides veto to pass REINS-style legislative oversight of rules bill
On July 29, both houses of the North Carolina legislature voted to override a gubernatorial veto, passing House Bill 402 into law. HB 402 shares features with the proposed federal-level REINS Act, by requiring legislative approval of agency rules that exceed a cost threshold. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) vetoed HB 402 on June…
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Changes to voting laws and state board of election included in North Carolina veto override
On Dec. 11, 2024, the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) veto of S 382. Cooper vetoed the bill on Nov. 26, and the North Carolina Senate voted along partisan lines to override the veto 30-19 on Dec. 2. The 72-46 vote in the House confirmed the override. The bill combines disaster relief funding for communities and businesses…