What happens to a bill vetoed by the governor?

When a bill is vetoed by the governor, it is typically considered "dead" in the legislative process unless the legislature takes action to override that veto. In most states, including those governed by the U.S. Constitution and many state constitutions, a veto can be overridden if a two-thirds majority of both the House and Senate agree to pass the bill again. This requirement ensures that there is significant support for the bill among legislators even after the governor has expressed opposition.

This process upholds the system of checks and balances, where the governor has the power to reject legislation he or she deems inappropriate while also allowing the legislature to reaffirm its commitment to a bill if it is deemed necessary for public policy.

Other choices illustrate incorrect scenarios regarding the aftermath of a governor's veto. For example, the idea that a bill automatically becomes law after a certain period without action from the governor does not apply in the case of a veto. Likewise, the bill does not get sent back for revision as a standard practice; the veto stands unless the legislature votes to override it. Finally, the notion that a simple majority can revive a vetoed bill does not hold, as the requirement for opposing a gubernatorial veto necessitates a two-thirds majority.