New Hampshire lawmakers override seven Ayotte vetoes, approving higher fees for out-of-staters
New Hampshire's governor, Kelly Ayotte, vetoed seven bills that lawmakers disagreed with. The lawmakers voted to override those vetoes and pass the bills anyway. This gave Ayotte more veto overrides than the previous governor experienced during his entire time in office.
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3 viewpointsNew Hampshire lawmakers override seven Ayotte vetoes, approving higher fees for out-of-staters
Lawmakers override Ayotte vetoes on toll hikes and right to new trial, among others
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2 viewpointsVeto Day: Republican lawmakers override seven vetoes issued by Gov. Ayotte
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2 developments- Aug 18Wednesday is veto day at the State House
- Aug 19Lawmakers override Ayotte vetoes on toll hikes and right to new trial, among others
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Quiet for 54 daysLast development · Aug 19 — Lawmakers override Ayotte vetoes on toll hikes and right to new trial, among others