Constitutional Amendments Repealed Provisions Cited By Law
The article notes that certain constitutional amendments were not maintained for the minimum term required by law and states that sections 14 through 17 are repealed.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1972
Page
8
The article notes that certain constitutional amendments were not maintained for the minimum term required by law and states that sections 14 through 17 are repealed.
Constitutional amendment to allow Legislature to enable cities and villages to create off street parking districts and finance facilities through special assessments or taxes and to permit maintenance and reconstruction by such charges. Voters decide For or Against.
The proposed amendment to Article VIII Section 6 seeks to empower city and village authorities to fund local off street parking through special assessments or taxes on benefited property. It would allow reallocation of benefits from such facilities and grant maintenance funding powers, while keeping uniform tax rules for other municipal purposes. The measure anticipates election in November 1972.
Constitutional summary notes Amendment No 12 would raise commission membership from seven to nine, bar and citizen appointees to grow from three to four, and restrict voting to ensure not more than four members share a political party. It would prohibit judges on the Supreme Court from voting as chairmen and require public disclosure of candidate names before hearings plus a roll call vote. A majority vote of the commission would still be needed to submit a name to the Governor.
Section describes filling vacancies in the Supreme Court or district courts by the Governor under Article V section 21. It specifies that when a vacancy exists in those courts, the Governor shall appoint a replacement as provided by this provision.
The passage outlines how vacancies are filled by the Governor or Chief Justice if not appointed within sixty days, and details election-based approval every six years for Supreme Court and district judges. It creates judicial nominating commissions in each district, defines membership, voting rules, eligibility, and release of candidate names before hearings.
The text proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide for adjustments to retirement benefits to reflect changes in cost of living and wage levels after retirement. It would also permit local governments to review and adjust vested pension benefits periodically by ordinance, while protecting retirees from later conditions.
The proposed law limits extra compensation for public officers after service and during terms. It allows retirement benefits to adjust for cost of living and wage changes post retirement. It permits pay changes at the start of a full term for multi member bodies and allows local bodies to review vested pension benefits by ordinance.
The draft constitutional change would remove the State Tax Commissioner from the board but appoint him as an advisor while keeping the governor, secretary of state, auditor of public accounts, and state treasurer as members. It would add a new member if the Legislature provides by law.
The text outlines the creation of a Tax Commissioner led by the Governor with Senate consent. The commissioner administers revenue laws and advises the State Board of Equalization, whose members include the Governor and other state officials plus a fifth member chosen by law. The board reviews and equalizes property assessments and the legislature defines term and compensation.
The proposal would delete certain exceptions to eligibility for membership and remove the power to preside over conflicts and enforcement. It retains current eligibility rules, appointments to state offices, and prohibits direct or indirect interests in state contracts.
A county or municipality weighs a constitutional amendment to set standards and definitions for determining conflicts of interest and their effects. Public voting options read For or Against as the measure proceeds.
The text outlines Section 9 prohibiting federal or lucrative state offices for legislators and bans civil appointments during tenure. Section 16 bans conflicts of interest in contracts for members or state officers, defines standards, and mandates sanctions to enforce the provision.
Legislative proposal seeks to rename the State Railway Commission to the Public Service Commission while preserving the original name for POW. The measure outlines the official title change and retention of the existing designation in related references.
Amendment text defines a Public Service Commission with 3 to 7 members, six year terms, and Legislature determined compensation. It grants powers to regulate rates service and general control of common carriers, with duties outlined unless specific legislation exists.
A state notice dated 1962 is cited and appears in a 1972 publication cycle. The text references Allen J. Beermann as secretary of state and lists publication times and weeks 16 23 and 30 for reporting.
Mr and Mrs Russell Shenk traveled from Lakewood California after a week in Osceola for the funeral of Guy Shenk in Clarks and to visit relatives Roy and Floyd Emmons and families. Brian Hanson and Aage Beyer from Wejby Denmark stayed with Lowell Hanson over the weekend. they are roommates at Wayne State College. Mr and Mrs Arthur Laverick of Pass Christian Mississippi also left after a week visiting, Mrs Laverick being the former Birdelle Clark.
Wayland Merry Workers held their annual bazaar in the church basement on Wednesday. The group plans a October 25 meeting with Mrs. Ronald Eklund hosting. A 25th wedding anniversary for Duane and Mrs. Keyes was celebrated. Numerous visits and dinners followed at homes in Osceola, Shenandoah, Silver Creek, Stromsburg, Gresham, McCook, Lincoln, and York, with attendees from surrounding towns. Events included football game attendance in Lincoln, Homecoming at Midland College, and Doane College, plus several Sunday gatherings and birthday celebrations.
Osceola records note Mr and Mrs Perry Noyd and their York baby spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs Albert Anderson. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Earl Colby and Mr and Mrs Chris Comstock from Omaha stayed with Ed Wagner, who was hospitalized Saturday.
Rural women eagerly read the 24 page bi monthly magazine filled with recipes sewing tips household hints and color photos. The offer invites readers to try the publication for six months at one dollar while noting it would normally cost three dollars per year.
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