Alaska Legislature Overrides Former Governor's Veto of Stimulus Energy Funds
On August 10, during a special session, the Alaska Legislature voted to override former Gov. Sarah Palin's veto of roughly $28 million in federal stimulus funds intended for energy projects. A three-fourths majority in each chamber was needed to override the veto. The House voted 30-9 to accept the stimulus funds, while the Senate voted 15-5. The additional funds may smooth the passage of a bill (SB 167) to adopt the 2009 IECC that stalled this year, but which state legislators had already planned to reintroduce when the legislature reconvenes in January (the state currently observes a strictly residential energy code based on the 2006 IECC).
More information: KTUU Local News Story | Anchorage Daily News | SB 167 Home Page | SB 167 Text
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