NY Governor stalls right-to-repair bill; has until Dec 28 to avoid “pocket veto”

Re:NY Governor stalls right-to-repair bill; has until Dec 28... by willcipriano on Tuesday December 20, 2022 @11:07AM (#34067831)

> Given that the NY legislature is technically never out of session in modern times, inaction by the governor on the bill after 10 days would make a passed but not signed bill a law. The original post originally suggested an out-of-session process. Ars regrets the error regarding New York's otherwise completely straightforward legislative system

Waiting is the same as signing it seems? So whats the plan here? Veto at the last second over the holidays and hope nobody notices?

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Re:NY Governor stalls right-to-repair bill; has until Dec 28... by hedora on Tuesday December 20, 2022 @01:14PM (#34069839)

Messaging and managing perceptions is important for politicians (it's almost the entire job -- legislators should have aids that research and draft bills, and some of America's best presidents were known for delegating well, then practicing their golf swing for 4 years).

By not signing, if this bill ends up being a shit-show, then during her next campaign, she can say she didn't support it, but didn't want to block popular opinion.

If she does a last second veto, then her popularity will take a hit, but whoever forces the veto will continue to support her next election.

I have no idea which of the two paths will be taken, or what back room negotiations are at play. On the veto path, she might be tightening the proverbial thumb screws in exchange for campaign donations, or she might be executing according to the schedule of some high-paid corporate PR firm. It's even possible she thinks right-to-repair will be a shit-show for the state, and will veto it for that reason.

If she wants to continue to be governor, then it's crucial that we never know which of the above is true. See also: The dictator's handbook.

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