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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1946
Page
5
Constitutional amendments advance to voters addressing property tax uniformity in Utah. It outlines exemptions for state and local properties, the indigent relief, homestead limits, and tax revenue to support public schools. Section 2 directs secretary of state to submit for next general election with a Jan 1 1947 effective date.
A joint resolution proposes amending Article III to address taxation of lands and exemptions while preserving religious freedom and prohibiting plural marriage. It outlines revocable provisions and disclaims title to unappropriated public lands within defined boundaries, recognizing Indian lands and tribal interests.
Constitutional Amendment No. 3 seeks to amend Sec. 7 Article XII to cap tangible property taxation at 2.4 mills for general state purposes and define the state share of support for a minimum school program including kindergarten through high schools. The state would fund up to 75 percent of operating costs with the remainder from other sources, with the legislature determining allocation and collection methods. The measure references Article X Section 2 and the January 14 timing clause.
Constitutional Amendment No four proposes changes to section 3 of article seventeen. It details allocation of revenues derived from taxes on income and on intangible property. The measure sets new rules for how funds are distributed to state programs and authorities. Voters will consider the amendment in upcoming ballots.
Amendment proposes changing section 10 article VII to require county attorneys to be elected for a four year term and grants the court power to appoint a pro tempore attorney if the county or state attorney fails to prosecute. The measure discusses duties and state attorneys as prescribed by law.
Constitutional amendment proposes rewriting section 20 of article VII to specify that the Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction plus other state and district officers receive monthly compensation fixed by law. The measure requires approval by two thirds of each house.
The proposal amends Section 12 of Article VIII to ensure the Supreme and District Court judges receive compensation at stated times and that their pay shall not be diminished during their elected term.
Constitutional Amendment No 8 proposes Sec 3 of Article XIX to permanently locate the state public institutions. The Seat of Government and the State Fair would be in Salt Lake City, with other institutions placed as the legislature directs, under lands granted by the 1894 Act and subject to approval by voters at the next general election.
I E E Monson certifies that the foregoing is a full true copy of three amendments from the 1945 Twenty-Sixth Legislature and five amendments from the 1946 First Special Session, as shown in his office. Witnessed at Salt Lake City on August 17, 1946 with the Great Seal affixed.
Mrs Eva Bennett new captain of the Daughters of the Pioneers announces that regular meetings resume next Monday at 8:00 PM at Roberta Rowley’s home. Luella Callan will present the lesson on The Pioneers in Colorado and Arizona. All interested women and girls urged to attend and support the centennial preparations.
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