COLUMBUS (AP) — State lawmakers in Ohio are reconvening for rare post-Christmas floor sessions where some of Gov. John Kasich’s vetoes could be overridden.
A long-brewing speakership fight also could finally be resolved.
The action begins on Thursday, when both the Ohio House and Ohio Senate are scheduled to meet. Whether a series of Kasich vetoes are overridden depends on a host of factors.
Among them is how effective the Kasich administration and other advocates have been in fighting to preserve the state’s Medicaid expansion. Also up for possible veto override votes is legislation on a heartbeat abortion restriction and expanded gun-owner rights.
One key issue will be whether all lawmakers opt to return from what was supposed to be a holiday break to participate in the potential votes.