acceptance, will send the bill to the governor, through enrollment. If amendments are rejected, the bill can be sent to conference, where members of the Senate and House hash out a final version and send it to a Fourth Reading in both houses. Governor and veto override The governor can choose to sign or veto the legislation. In the case of the veto, a two-thirds majority of a joint session can override the veto. An appropriations bill requires a three-fourths majority vote in a joint session to override a veto. If signed or approved by a veto override, the legislation becomes law. Membership Terms and qualifications State representatives must be a qualified voter and resident of Alaska for no less than three years, and a resident of the district from which elected for one year immediately preceding filing for office. A state representative must be 21 years of age at the time the oath of office is taken. The Alaska House of Representatives may expel a member with the concurrence of two-thirds of the membership of the house. Legislative terms begin on the second Monday in January following a presidential election year and on the third Tuesday in January following a gubernatorial election. State representatives serve for terms of two years. Leadership The Speaker of the House presides over the House of Representatives. The Speaker is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the full House through the passage of a House Resolution. In addition to presiding over the body, the Speaker is also the chief leadership position, and controls the flow of legislation and committee assignments. Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the chamber. Current composition The 23 member majority caucus consists of 19 Republicans, 2 independents and 2 Democrats from the Bush Caucus. The 16 member minority caucus consists of 12 Democrats, 3 independents and 1 Republican. Representative David Eastman is not a member of either caucus. Past partisan compositions can be found on Political party strength in Alaska. Committees Current committees include: Judiciary Resources State Affairs Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, and the Arctic Fisheries Committee on Committees Task Force on Sustainable Education Community & Regional Affairs Education Energy Military & Veterans' Affairs Health & Social Services Labor & Commerce Transportation Rules Finance Education & Early Development Governor