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This joint resolution proposes several significant constitutional amendments affecting state government structure and operations. The key provisions include eliminating the office of Lieutenant Governor, removing the legislative auditor position, and creating a new Cabinet-level position of Commissioner of Government Efficiency. The Commissioner would have the power to audit, investigate, and report on fraud, waste, and abuse within the executive branch, counties, municipalities, and special districts. The resolution revises succession procedures for the Governor in case of vacancy, impeachment, or incapacity, moving away from the previous Lieutenant Governor automatic succession model. The amendments also include technical changes to various constitutional sections related to government operations, budgeting, and election processes. Notably, the resolution includes a provision for a ballot question in the 2044 general election to potentially repeal the newly created Commissioner of Government Efficiency office. The initial Commissioner will be appointed by the legislature in 2027 and then elected starting in 2028, with the position subject to potential voter-approved elimination in 2044.