Monday, June 1, 1998
Lawton Chiles vs. John B. Phelps, et al.

Nos. 92,474 and 92,730

Place of Origin
Statewide impact

Facts
Governor Chiles vetoed several legislative items passed in the 1997 Regular Legislative Session. In November 1997 the Legislature met in special session and did not attempt to override the vetoes. In early 1998 both houses reenacted two vetoed bills by votes sufficient to override a veto. Chiles filed suit claiming that the Constitution permitted only one chance to override-the 1997 special session. A women's clinic also asks that the overrides be voided.