Measures to be voted on November 8 1966 ballot
Legal notice lists measures to be voted upon on November 8 1966. It includes ballot titles and texts of constitutional amendments proposed by the 1965 legislature in its seventy fifth session.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1966
Page
5
Legal notice lists measures to be voted upon on November 8 1966. It includes ballot titles and texts of constitutional amendments proposed by the 1965 legislature in its seventy fifth session.
The 1965 Legislature proposes Amendment No 11 to remove the rule barring elective executive state officers from holding another state office during their elected term. It presents two options For and Against.
A scan of proposed constitutional amendments for Nebraska. Includes eligibility for Governor and Lt Governor ages five year residency US citizenship requirements. Also proposes travel expenses and per diem for legislators during sessions and staggered term changes for the Legislature. Additional provisions cover sectarian school funding limits and Board of Education size and term changes.
The proposal would authorize state and local governments to contract for services or training with private commercial and vocational schools. This amendment clarifies governance and funding paths for linking public entities with private education providers to obtain required training services.
The text cites Section 11 of Nebraska’s Constitution prohibiting sectarian instruction in any school or institution supported by public funds.
The proposal outlines an eight member State Board of Education elected from eight districts, four year terms, nonpartisan ballots, with four seats up in 1968 and future cycles, board members to be unpaid and non teachers. It also mentions Proposed Amendment No 5 authorizing valuation of land in agricultural or horticultural use.
Amendment to Article VIY Section 1 outlines state and subdivision taxation by valuation uniformity. It allows separate motor vehicle tax classes for dealers and for trucks and interstate vehicles, with proceeds allocated proportionally to state and local jurisdictions. The text specifies distribution across counties, towns, and schools, as levy supports.
The proposed amendments cover property tax rules for land use valuations and livestock, define classes for intangible taxes, and preserve existing revenue laws. Another amendment reorganizes the Judicial Qualifications Commission with specified judges and attorneys, outlines procedures, and secures confidentiality and removal processes.
Section outlines prohibition on public funds or lands aiding sectarian schools with exceptions for transportation. Specifies no religious test for admission to public schools. Poses Proposed Amendment No 7 concerning removal or retirement of state justices or judges with For and Against positions.
The text outlines Section 1B to allow an income tax law based on U S law when adopted by the Legislature. It also proposes Amendment No 9 barring a governor from holding the office for four years after serving two consecutive elected terms.
The amendment defines executive officers as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, Treasurer, Attorney General and heads of other departments. It sets election timing from 1964 onward, four year terms, Governor term limits, residency, records custody, and appointment/removal power with legislative consent for department heads.
Proposed Amendment No 10 would allow payment or cancellation of taxes on real estate owned or acquired by the state or its governmental subdivisions. The wording indicates a state level measure affecting tax obligations for public property and government holdings.
Section four outlines limits and exceptions for taxes and assessment charges against real property. The text specifies that certain charges remain enforceable while others may be subject to exemptions or adjustments under specified conditions.
The text outlines proposed constitutional amendments related to tax delinquency penalties for long unpaid periods, possible cancellation of taxes in special cases, and provisions for paying or canceling real estate taxes owned by the state. It also notes amendments to allow deducting administration costs on sold school lands before income distribution and permits investment of retirement funds for city and school district entities. A separate amendment addresses repportionment of legislative members and district representation.
Ballot text outlines that grants gifts and devises to the state plus interest from funds and rents from unsold school lands be used to support common schools with administration costs deducted first. It proposes amendments to invest state and local government funds under legislative statute and asks for vote on For or Against.
The text outlines proposed constitutional amendments to be voted on. It includes changes to Article VII section 9 about state trust funds and their use, plus Article XV section 17 and amendments to Articles III sections 5 and 7 detailing legislative districting, terms, and salary provisions. The document cites 1935 and 1964 timing references and describes district creation, nonpartisan elections, and expense reimbursement.
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