For the first time, Governor Dannel Malloy could face a real threat of one of his vetoes being overridden by fellow Democrats in the General Assembly.
Rank-and-file lawmakers and groups including the state's largest teacher's union and UConn students are putting pressure on legislative leaders to overturn some of the nine vetoes Malloy has issued as of Friday.
The Connecticut Education Association this week asked its 30,000 members to push for a bill requiring qualifications for the state education commissioner to be restored. The bill would require commissioners to have experience both in the classroom and in school administration.
UConn students want a bill revived that would double the number of student members of the UConn Board of Trustees, taking it from two to four. The legislation had passed the state senate unanimously, and received only one "no" vote in the House.
Legislative leaders have not announced a date for considering vetoes or whether they'll attempt any overrides. Malloy continues to sign bills.
This report includes information from The Associated Press.
