The author of a bill making abortions a felony wants to talk with Governor Mary Fallin before calling on lawmakers to override the governor’s veto.
Senator Nathan Dahm and seven other Republicans joined him during a press conference while other legislators were in conference over the budget, but he says this needs to be done as well.
"We are all working on the budget. We are all in discussions for the budget. That is our top priority as well, but we are able to work on the budget while also working on these issues that are so important to so many Oklahomans."
Gov. Fallin vetoed SB 1552 last week calling it vague and saying it wouldn’t survive a legal challenge.
Senator Dahm says he hopes to talk with the governor and allay her fears over the measure.
"We believe we have several answers to her concerns, and so we do desire to meet with her and further those discussions while we continue to work on the budget, but also working on a solution to resolve this problem."
The Broken Arrow Republican says the Liberty Council is promising to defend Oklahoma in any lawsuit which would save the state money in court.
The bill would require support from 32 Senators and 68 House members before the end of session on Friday to succeed in an override attempt.
