Connecticut lawmakers decided not to override any of Governor Ned Lamont’s three vetoes when they met in special session Monday.
Leaders of the Connecticut General Assembly had considered overriding Lamont’s veto of a bill that would have lowered wages for some restaurant workers who receive tips for part of their work. Restaurant owners had lobbied for the bill.
Lamont claimed it was unfair to workers.
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says he wants to negotiate a compromise with the governor.
“Why come in to override a veto when you can [come to] an agreement that may have the same effect. So that’s our intention. We are still holding the veto session. Obviously if those fall apart, we may take other action.”
Aresimowicz hopes an agreement will soon be reached so lawmakers can be back to vote on it within a week.
Lawmakers did approve borrowing $160 million for new school construction.
