What is a typical requirement for a legislative override of the gubernatorial veto in Wyoming?

• A. A simple majority in both houses.
• B. A two-thirds majority in both houses.
• C. A three-fifths majority in both houses.
• D. A two-thirds majority in both houses; exact thresholds may vary by session law.

Answer: (D)

Overriding a gubernatorial veto requires a supermajority in each chamber. Specifically, the legislature must approve the bill by two-thirds of all members elected to that chamber. This creates a high level of consensus beyond a simple majority and the governor’s position. In Wyoming, the exact numeric threshold depends on how many members are currently elected to each chamber, but the requirement is always two-thirds in both houses. For example, with Wyoming’s typical composition (60 in the House and 30 in the Senate), you’d need 40 votes in the House and 20 in the Senate to override.