Harbor v. Deukmejian

Opinion

MOSK, J.

In this case, we consider two issues of constitutional significance. The first relates to the limitation imposed by article IV, section 10 of the California Constitution on the Governor’s power to veto legislation, 1 and the second to the limitations placed on the Legislature by California Constitution, article IV, section 9, which provides that a “statute shall embrace but one subject, which shall be expressed in its title.” 2

On June 15, 1984, the Legislature enacted a budget for the 1984-1985 fiscal year (Budget Act). (Stats. 1984, ch. 258, p. 874 et seq.) One item of the…