Question

Does Wes Moore the Governor of Maryland
have the power to

1. Veto legislation? If so, how many votes does the legislature need to override a veto?

2. Use a line-item veto? If so, can it be used for any bills or only for spending bills?

Answer 1

1. Yes, the Governor of Maryland has the power to veto legislation. In Maryland, the legislature needs a three-fifths majority vote in both the House of Delegates and the Senate to override a gubernatorial veto.

2. No, the Governor of Maryland does not have the power to use a line-item veto.