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After the biennial 140-day session is over, the governor has the power to call the legislature into a ______________________________ that can last up to 30 days.

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After the regular legislative session, the governor can call a special session that can last up to 30 days to address urgent matters.

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After the biennial 140-day session is over, the governor has the power to call the legislature into a special session that can last up to 30 days. Regular sessions of the Legislature occur every two years, and if additional legislative action is required, the governor can convene a special session. These are typically called to address urgent issues such as budgetary matters, redistricting, or other pressing legislative business that the governor deems necessary to address immediately.

During a special session, the Legislature is limited to discussing only those subjects which the governor specifies. Additionally, the Legislature has the ability to override any gubernatorial vetoes, including line-item vetoes on appropriation bills, with a two-thirds majority vote.

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