The resolution proposes an amendment to Article II, Section 16 of the Alaska State Constitution, which outlines the process for legislative action following a gubernatorial veto. The amendment stipulates that upon receiving a veto message during a regular legislative session, the legislature must convene immediately in a joint session to reconsider the vetoed legislation. Specifically, it requires that revenue and appropriation bills that are vetoed can become law with a three-fourths majority vote of the legislature, while other vetoed bills can be enacted with a simple majority vote. Additionally, if the legislature adjourns, the reconsideration of vetoed bills must occur no later than the fifth day of the next regular or special session.
Furthermore, the resolution mandates that this proposed amendment be presented to the voters of Alaska during the next general election, in accordance with the state's constitutional provisions and election laws. This process aims to enhance legislative responsiveness to gubernatorial vetoes and ensure that the legislature has a clear and timely mechanism for addressing such actions.