Post by Logan on Feb 16, 2016 3:27:10 GMT -6
Guam lawmakers Tuesday were one vote shy of overriding Gov. Eddie Calvo’s veto of a measure to repeal pay raises appointed and elected officials received in 2014.
The governor vetoed Bill 204-33 after lawmakers voted 9-5 in favor of the measure during an emergency session late last month. Sen. Tina Muña Barnes, D-Mangilao, was absent from the previous vote.
A two-thirds majority, or 10 votes, is needed to override a gubernatorial veto. The override vote Tuesday failed 9-6.
With a complete legislative body present during Tuesday’s session, Sen. Nerissa Underwood, D-Tamuning, asked her colleagues to reconsider the measure again, stating the issue is more than just about saving money.
Read more: www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/02/16/veto-override-attempt-fails-officials-keep-pay-raises/80436746/
The governor vetoed Bill 204-33 after lawmakers voted 9-5 in favor of the measure during an emergency session late last month. Sen. Tina Muña Barnes, D-Mangilao, was absent from the previous vote.
A two-thirds majority, or 10 votes, is needed to override a gubernatorial veto. The override vote Tuesday failed 9-6.
With a complete legislative body present during Tuesday’s session, Sen. Nerissa Underwood, D-Tamuning, asked her colleagues to reconsider the measure again, stating the issue is more than just about saving money.
Read more: www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/02/16/veto-override-attempt-fails-officials-keep-pay-raises/80436746/