Georgia Amendment Extends Jurisdiction Over Juvenile Courts
The proposal places under the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals direct writ of error review for all final juvenile court judgments and orders. It designates the Solicitor General to represent juvenile courts on appeals and sets filing extension provisions to aid brief preparation. The amendment, set for November 6, 1956, requires two-thirds approval in both houses and state publication before voter ratification.
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Georgia proposes amendment to Constitution changing amendment process
The proposal from the General Assembly outlines how constitutional amendments may be proposed and ratified, including two thirds approval in both chambers, publication requirements, and whether amendments are general or local. It specifies submission to voters at the next general election and details counting by subdivision for non general amendments. The measure also covers traffic court authorization and related judicial provisions with Governor and state officials' roles.
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Georgia House resolves amendments to state constitution
A series of resolutions proposes amendments to Article VI and Article III of the Georgia Constitution including adding Paragraph II to Article VI authorizing a new court system for large cities and revising calendar rules. The text sets session dates, reconvening rules, and governor convocation powers with provisos on embezzlement trials and extraordinary sessions.
Georgia Amendment Proposal on Salaries for Constitutional Officers
A legislative notice details proposed changes to Article III, Section XI, Paragraph I of the 1945 Georgia Constitution. It seeks to remove the phrase about affecting officers and replace it with a provision that no salary set forth in the Constitution shall be diminished. The process requires two-thirds approval, journal entry, gubernatorial publication, and voter referendum at the next general election. Voters will mark FOR or AGAINST the amendment.
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Constitutional Amendment Ratification Returns Proclaimed
Voters elected to the Constitution authorize the General Assembly to adjourn at a later regular session. Those opposing the proposed amendment cast ballots against ratification. Officials will certify the returns and issue a proclamation once tally is completed.
Georgia constitutional amendments on salary protections and emeritus judges
The document outlines proposed amendments to the 1945 Georgia Constitution. It covers limiting salary reductions for officers, ratification by electors, and adding Paragraph II to Article VI, Section XIII. It details submission to voters, procedures for counting, certification by the Secretary of State, and proclamation by the Governor if ratified. It also authorizes Chief Justices Emeritus and Justices Emeritus to preside in their respective courts and directs the General Assembly to set service methods.
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Georgia Amends Constitution on Oil Well Payment Policy
The amendment rewrites Article VII, Section I, to authorize the Governor to pay two hundred fifty thousand dollars to the first to bring in a commercial oil well in Georgia. It sets minimum production at 100 barrels per day and assigns distribution among drillers, equipment providers, workers, and mineral owners, with the Governor's method of payment specified. The measure requires ratification by voters and concludes with official certification procedures.
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