Pawlenty’s term: 96 vetoes
Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty took final action on the bills sent to him in the 2010 legislative session. He completed the session with 18 vetoes and barring a special legislative session, it's more than likely Pawlenty will finish his two terms as governor with 96 vetoes. He also line-item vetoed 27 bills.
Here's a recap of some of the more memorable vetoes:
He vetoed several bills that would have raised the income tax on top earners.
He vetoed several bills that would have created a statewide health insurance pool for teachers.
He vetoed a bill that would have legalized medical marijuana.
He vetoed a bill that would have created a state poet laureate.
He vetoed a bill that would have raised the gas tax, license tab fees and created a metro area sales tax to pay for transportation projects.
He vetoed a legislative resolution urging Congress to end trade, financial, and travel restrictions to Cuba.
He vetoed a bill that would have increased the minimum wage.
He vetoed a bill that would have increased fees on notaries.
The Legislature made five attempts to override Pawlenty's vetoes. Lawmakers were successful once on the transportation funding bill.
You can read all of the vetoes from Pawlenty and other governors from the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
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