From a political standpoint, Fallin has been very friendly to House measures dealing with health, Cox said.

He said the budget process involves a three-legged stool, including the House, Senate and Fallin. He said overriding her veto would be “kicking sand in her face. I urge you to sustain the veto.”

Grau, the House author of the measure, said he supports vaccinations, but believed parents should be provided the information.

The measure was not designed to scare parents but to educate, he said.

Grau held up a soda can, saying the government requires manufacturers to list the contents of the drink. He said he was not familiar with all of the ingredients.

He said budget negotiations are not going to come to a halt if the veto is overridden.

“If they do, then we have much bigger problems than a $1.3 billion deficit,” he said.

The budget hole is the result of depressed energy prices, tax cuts and an inability to rein in tax credits and incentives billed to generate economic activity. Lawmakers must craft a budget before their 5 p.m. May 27 required adjournment.