The proposed Assembly Joint Resolution 8 seeks to amend the Wisconsin Constitution to limit the governor's partial veto authority concerning appropriation bills. Specifically, it would restrict the governor to only rejecting entire sections of an appropriation bill that can stand alone as complete laws and allow for the reduction of appropriations within the bill. This amendment aims to clarify and expand upon existing restrictions on the governor's veto power, which currently only prohibits the creation of new words or sentences by altering the text of the bill.

The resolution is introduced by a group of representatives and senators and has been referred to the Committee on State Affairs. For the amendment to take effect, it must be approved by two successive legislatures and subsequently ratified by the electorate. The proposed changes are intended to enhance the legislative process by ensuring that the governor's veto powers are more clearly defined and limited in scope.