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This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the state Constitution that would grant the governor a "line item veto" power, meaning the governor could approve parts of a bill that appropriates money while rejecting or reducing other specific parts, such as individual spending items or conditions attached to how funds can be used. Currently, the governor can only approve or reject an entire bill, or override a veto with a three-fifths vote in both houses of the general assembly. This proposed amendment would allow the governor to surgically alter spending provisions within a bill, though the general assembly could still override these specific vetoes with the same supermajority vote. The resolution also outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters for their approval or rejection at the next statewide general election, including requirements for public notification and how the vote will be conducted.

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