amendatory
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Bullock’s veto letter said he would have liked to have issued an amendatory veto, but could not because the bill was not sent to his office until after the Legislature adjourned.
From Washington Times
They contend Rauner’s amendatory veto places “overreaching restrictions on law-abiding gun owners.”
From Seattle Times
Rauner added the death penalty in an amendatory veto of legislation that would extend the waiting period for delivery of assault weapons to 72 hours.
From Seattle Times
Using his amendatory veto power, he effectively rewrote the legislation to create a tough-on-crime cornucopia.
From Washington Times
The Republican approved the waiting period but used amendatory veto authority to add other measures.
From Seattle Times
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