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This resolution proposes an amendment to Section 35 of Article 4 of the Nevada Constitution to modify the legislative process, specifically focusing on the Governor's powers regarding bill approval and appropriations. The amendment introduces new provisions that allow the Governor to selectively strike out appropriations (monetary allocations) from bills without rejecting the entire bill. If the Governor removes one or more appropriations, they must provide a written statement within 48 hours explaining which appropriations were stricken and why, and transmit this statement to either the originating legislative house or the Secretary of State, depending on whether the Legislature is in session. The resolution also establishes that appropriations not stricken can become law normally, and if the Governor fails to transmit the statement within 48 hours, the stricken appropriations automatically become law. Additionally, the Legislature retains the ability to override the Governor's appropriation cuts with a two-thirds vote, similar to overriding a full bill veto. The resolution becomes effective upon passage and aims to provide more flexibility in the budgetary process by allowing line-item appropriation modifications.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12020/Overview