Which type of bills allows the Governor to veto specific items?

In Wyoming, appropriation bills are unique in that they grant the Governor the authority to veto specific items or provisions within the bill. This power is a critical aspect of the checks and balances within state government, allowing the Governor to manage fiscal policy more effectively by rejecting certain expenditures without dismissing the entire legislative proposal. This tailored approach is particularly significant during budgetary processes, where the Governor may want to eliminate specific allocations while still supporting the majority of the proposed budget.

Other types of bills, such as regular bills, emergency legislation, and constitutional amendments, do not offer the same level of itemized control to the Governor. Regular bills are typically subject to a whole-package veto, emergency legislation might operate under different rules, and constitutional amendments require a different process entirely, often involving public voting rather than gubernatorial veto. Therefore, the specific authority granted by appropriation bills makes them distinct in the context of the Governor's veto powers.