Louisiana lawmakers voted Thursday night to hold a session to override several vetoes of bills by Gov. John Bel Edwards that passed both chambers by significant majorities, including one that would ban gender transitions for minors and another that would end the state's corporate franchise tax.
The state constitution requires an override session unless most lawmakers from either chamber vote not to proceed. Republicans didn't overturn any vetoes during the first override session in state history in 2021, but last year, they undid Edwards’ veto of congressional redistricting legislation.
There is no legitimate state interest and no rational basis that justifies harming this very small population of children, their families, or the health care professionals who care for them. #lagov #lalegehttps://t.co/14QHsQiFsm
— Gov. John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) July 10, 2023
