Constitutional Amendments On Georgia Ballot 1956
Georgia voters will decide on multiple constitutional amendments at the November 6 1956 election. Proposals cover Supreme Court and Court of Appeals jurisdiction over juvenile court final judgments by writ of error and changes to amendment procedures, with general and local submission rules.
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General Assembly OF Georgia
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
General Assembly
Judicial Circuit
Resolution Amending Constitution on General Assembly Sessions
Resolution Act No. 99 Senate Resolution No. 8 authorizes the General Assembly to consider business pending at adjournment at a later regular session and sets terms for reconvening. It amends Article III Section IV to reflect this change and preserves governor convocation powers and impeachment trial handling.
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House of Representatives
House Resolution No 47-129c Resolution Act No 142
A legislative record notes a named House resolution and corresponding act number. The item catalogs a formal resolution identified as No 47-129c and the enacted statute designated as Act No 142.
Georgia Amendment to Constitution 1945 Salary Clause Proposal
The General Assembly proposes amending Article III Section XI Paragraph I of the 1945 Constitution. The change replaces the phrase about not affecting officers with language preventing reduction of salaries set forth in the Constitution. A two thirds vote is required, with publication in newspapers and voter ballots for ratification at the next General Election.
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Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
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Marvin E. Moate
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Joe Boone
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George D. Stewart
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Proposal to amend constitution on adjournment power
The text records voting on a proposed constitutional amendment to allow the General Assembly to adjourn from one regular session to a later one. It notes Ayes and Nays, directs publication, and requires a proclamation once the amendment is ratified by the people.
Georgia Amendment Proposes Salary Protection Clause
The text details that if a majority of electors vote for the amendment, it becomes part of the Georgia Constitution of 1945, replacing a salary change clause with protection for existing salaries. The Secretary of State will certify, the Governor proclaims ratification, and the amendment takes effect.
Resolution Act No 75 House Resolution No 13-34g
A formal government document outlines Resolution Act No 75 identified as House Resolution No 13-34g. The record notes its designation and official filing within legislative proceedings. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
Georgia seeks oil well incentive and judges emeritus clause
The document outlines amendments to the 1945 Georgia Constitution including Paragraph II on eligibility for emeritus justices to preside and the General Assembly defining how emeritus judges may be called. It also proposes a $250,000 payment to the first commercial oil well producer and details ratification procedures and official duties on certification by the Secretary of State. Major signatory St. Ernest Vandiver.
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Ernest Vandiver
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Marvin E, Moate
St. Ernest Vandiver
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