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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 5§ 9511 Governor'S Line-Item Veto Power

§ 9511 Governor'S Line-Item Veto Power

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§ 9511 Governor'S Line-Item Veto Power

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor can say 'no' to parts of a money bill but still approve the rest.
  • •The Governor must write down which parts they don't like and why.
  • •If the Legislature is still working, they get a copy of the Governor's notes.
  • •The Legislature can then vote again on just the parts the Governor didn't like.

Example

Imagine a school gets a big list of things to buy, like books, computers, and a new playground. The principal can say 'yes' to books and computers but 'no' to the playground.

The principal (like the Governor) writes down why they don't want the playground. The school board (like the Legislature) then talks about the playground again and decides if they still want it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9511 Governor'S Line-Item Veto Power

If a bill presented to the Governor contains an item or several items of appropriation, he may object to one or more items while approving other portions of the bill. In such case he shall append to the bill, at the time of signing it, a statement of the items to which he objects, and the reasons therefor. If the Legislature is in session, the Governor shall transmit to the house in which the bill originated a copy of the statement. The items so objected to shall be separately reconsidered in the same manner as bills which have been disapproved by the Governor. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

legislatureportgovernorstatementappropriation

Related Statutes

  • § 69614 Judicial Allocation Criteria
  • § 66651 Bay Plan Resource Policies
  • § 66661 Annual Legislative Supplemental Report
  • § 9512 Governor'S Veto Override Process
  • § 12468 County Property Tax Audit Schedule

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 9511.
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