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HB 32 Original 2015 Regular Session Richard
Abstract: Removes the governor's authority to veto line items in an appropriation bill
Present constitution provides that the governor may veto any line item in an appropriation bill.
Present constitution provides that any item vetoed shall be void unless the veto is overridden as
prescribed for the passage of a bill over a veto. Further the governor shall veto line items or use
means provided in the bill so that total appropriations for the year shall not exceed anticipated
revenues for that year. (Note: Separate constitutional provisions (Art. X, §13 and §51) protect
amounts appropriated to State Civil Service, the Department of State Civil Service, and State Police
Service from veto.)
Proposed constitutional amendment repeals the provision authorizing the governor to veto any line
item in an appropriation bill.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held
Oct. 24, 2015.
(Repeals Const. Art. IV, §5(G))