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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 can approve or reject specific parts of a bill, particularly those involving appropriations of money, without having to veto the entire bill. Currently, the governor can only approve or veto an entire bill, and overriding a veto requires a three-fifths vote in both houses of the general assembly. This amendment would allow the governor to reduce specific monetary amounts within an appropriation bill or reject entire items or parts of items, with the general assembly still having the ability to override these specific vetoes with the same three-fifths vote threshold. The resolution also outlines the process for submitting this proposed amendment to the voters for approval at the next statewide general election, including requirements for publication and notification.

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