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FL S0078
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Florida Constitution Section 8, Article III to establish a 90-day deadline for Legislature to reconsider vetoed specific appropriations from general appropriation bills after Governor files objections.
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Requires vetoed specific appropriations from the general revenue fund that are not legislatively reinstated within the 90-day period to be transferred to the budget stabilization fund.
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Specifies that amounts transferred to the budget stabilization fund from unreinstated vetoed appropriations cannot be counted toward the fund's principal balance limitation under Section 19(g) of Article III.
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Separates veto reconsideration procedures for specific appropriations from procedures for entire bills, making specific appropriations subject to the 90-day timeframe while general bills remain subject to existing rules.
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Amendment requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law.
Legislative Description
Veto of Specific Appropriations/Reconsideration by the Legislature
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/11/2016