Instructions provided by Denice Purves our former Board of Review contact with SCAO and former Legislative Aide.
Here's what's next:
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Upon receipt of an enrolled bill, the Governor has 14 days to consider the bill. The Governor may:Â
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 a) Sign the bill, which then either becomes law at the expiration of 90 days after the Legislature adjourns sine die (i.e.., at the end of the year), or a date beyond the ninetieth day specified in the bill. If the bill has been given immediate effect by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to and serving in each house, the bill will become law at the time of the Governor’s signature or on a day specified in the bill.Â
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 b) Veto the bill and return it to the house of origin with a message stating the Governor’s objections.
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 c) Choose not to sign or veto the bill. If the bill is neither signed nor vetoed, the bill becomes law 14 days after having reached the Governor’s desk if the Legislature is in session or in recess. If the Legislature has adjourned sine die before the end of the 14 days, the unsigned bill does not become law. If the Legislature has adjourned by the time the bill reaches the Governor, he or she has 14 days to consider the bill. If the Governor fails to approve the bill, it does not become law.Â
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 If the Governor vetoes a bill while the Legislature is in session or recess, one of the following actions may occur:Â
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 a) The Legislature may override the veto by a two-thirds vote of members elected and serving in each house, and the bill becomes law.Â
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 b) The bill does not receive the necessary two-thirds vote and thus the attempt to override the veto will fail
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So we're hoping the Governor signs the bill in the next 14 days or that the legislature does not adjourn sine die before the next 14 days.Â
Please write Governor Whitmer through the following link:
Congrats to all!!! Happy Holidays!
