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General Assembly is not restricted to the consideration of
those matters contained in the proclamation. The committee
feels that on occasion a special session may be efficiently
used to debate and act upon other matters of urgency be-
fore the State.
The governor is given power to convene the Senate
alone so that the Senate can meet to confirm or reject
gubernatorial appointments made while the General Assembly
is not in session. Even though a technique is provided under
section 4.24 through which the governor can make recess
appointments in such cases, it is felt that some appointees
may understandably want to get the question of confirmation
cleared up before assuming the office. Therefore, a method
is provided through which this may be accomplished.
Section 4.14, Veto by Governor:
Sections 4.14 through 4.17 deal with the
governor's veto power. Section 4.14 states the scope
of the governor's veto. Budget bills are excepted because
they originate with the governor and the General Assembly i
restricted in its power to modify them.
If the Convention were to decide that the |