Veto

Executive rejection of a legislative proposal or joint resolution submitted for legal approval. Should an executive reject a measure, it can attain legal status only if the House and Senate individually vote (by a two-thirds majority) to overturn the rejection. An alternative type of executive rejection – an indirect rejection – happens if the legislature has concluded its session and cannot reconvene, and the executive fails to approve the legislative proposal within the mandated ten-day timeframe (excluding Sundays).

Committee / Subcommittee

A group (or subgroup) with members from the House or Senate (or both) tasked with holding hearings, examining and shaping legislation, conducting oversight, and/or assisting in the management of chamber business and activities.