Democratic leaders of the Connecticut Senate have scuttled any plans to override Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s line-item budget veto that cut $22 million from the $19.7 billion plan.
They said Monday the Democratic governor has the ability to make the cut anyway if his veto is overturned.
Democratic House of Representatives leaders wanted to override the line-item budget veto over concerns it reduces municipal aid by $22 million. They can’t take action because of the Senate’s decision.
Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff says the $22 million reduction was necessary because the House didn’t pass Malloy’s criminal justice bill, which would have saved $15 million. New legislation requiring insurers to cover 3D breast screenings also needs to be funded.
Lawmakers now must decide whether to override Malloy’s other 8 vetoes.




