The line-item veto in practice in ten southern states
By: REESE, Catherine C
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ArticlePublisher: malden, MA : Blackwell Publishers, nov./dec.1997Public administration review: PAR 57, 6, p. 510-516Abstract: How frequently are line-item veto result in substantial reductions in annual appropriation totals? What reasons do governors provide for their use of the line-item veto? This study analyzes line-item vetoes cast in 10 southern states over the 1973-92 period. Information from each state is analyzed in relation to characteristics of state budgetary processes and political environments. The study uses the first collection of in-depth, multistae data on the use of the line-item veto power. The use of the line-item veto varies greatly among the states. The non-use of the line-item veto is linked with biennial budgets, less itemized appropriations, large numbers of appropriation bills, same-party control of the legislative and executive branches, and limited gubernatorial terms in office. The only factor associated with high usage of the line-item veto is divided party control; however, divided party control is not associated with great amounts of appropriation reduction.
How frequently are line-item veto result in substantial reductions in annual appropriation totals? What reasons do governors provide for their use of the line-item veto? This study analyzes line-item vetoes cast in 10 southern states over the 1973-92 period. Information from each state is analyzed in relation to characteristics of state budgetary processes and political environments. The study uses the first collection of in-depth, multistae data on the use of the line-item veto power. The use of the line-item veto varies greatly among the states. The non-use of the line-item veto is linked with biennial budgets, less itemized appropriations, large numbers of appropriation bills, same-party control of the legislative and executive branches, and limited gubernatorial terms in office. The only factor associated with high usage of the line-item veto is divided party control; however, divided party control is not associated with great amounts of appropriation reduction.
Public administration review PAR
Nov./Dec. 1997 Volume 57 Number 6
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