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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1971
Page
9
Texas legislature proposes Constitutional Amendment Number Two to be voted on May 18, 1971. Amendment details include two thirds legislative approval, publication, and counting of votes with a governor’s proclamation. Ballot questions cover enabling a legislature to propose amendments and the method of submission to voters.
Public notice announces May 18 1971 special election on SJR 15 proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a Texas State Ethics Commission with nine members plus ex officio legislators. It details appointment rules terms compensation ethics rules filing requirements and investigative powers for lawmakers and officials.
Public notice outlines proposed constitutional amendment to Section 51-a authorizing state and federal funds for assistance grants and medical care for needy aged disabled blind and dependent children. It sets matching funds, eligibility, and a $55 million annual cap for dependent children aid. Ballot asks voters to approve removing overall state spending limits for these grants while capping dependent children aid.
Public notice details proposed Constitutional Amendment number four (SJR 17) on the May 18 1971 ballot. It authorizes up to 100 million dollars in Texas Water Development Bonds to fund water quality grants loans and related programs via the Texas Water Development Board and Texas Water Quality Board with a 6 percent ceiling and terms set by the Legislature. The funds to be deposited in the Texas Water Development Fund and governed by existing sections of Article III. The notice specifies submission to voters and outlines the expected impact on water resources programs.
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