An educational union leader said Friday he hoped Martinez will accept the Legislature’s pay directive.

Martinez indicated after the Legislature adjourned Thursday that she’ll sign the budget but may use her line-item veto powers to cut spending or eliminate directives to administration agencies. No decisions have been made, however.

The governor vetoed budget language last year that’s similar to what the Democratic-controlled Legislature included this session on pay raises for educators.

Lawmakers approved about $70 million for public school compensation in the latest budget proposal.