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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1972
Page
10
Legal notice outlines proposed constitutional amendments by Nebraska's 82nd Legislature sessions 1971-1972. Includes explanations in italics from the Legislative Council and proposed article II section 22 on appropriations and governor veto powers, plus section 15 on bill passage and governor objections.
Proposed amendment to Article III section 48 seeks to delete language about two houses of the Legislature. It notes the change was obsolete since 1934 when a unicameral system was established. Voters face For or Against the proposal to clarify meaning and eliminate obsolete text.
Proposed amendment to Article 11 Section 13 sets the form of bills as Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska and requires majority assent for passage. It directs yeas and nays on final passage to be recorded in the journal. The amendment would be submitted at the May 1972 primary election.
Voters are asked to decide on Amendment No 2 concerning how long legislative appropriations may extend and how deficiency appropriations relate to revenue. A FOR would remove the one quarter after adjournment limit and allow one year or longer appropriations. AGANST would keep the one year limit and cap deficiency spending to current revenue. Section 1 states that at the primary ...
Constitutional proposal directs Governor to prepare a budget bill for introduction by the Speaker and sets veto rules. Amendment would fix timing for budget messages, require three-fifths votes for certain appropriations and overrides, and preserve existing two-thirds provisions for others. The measure targets Article IV sections 7 and 15 and seeks elimination of obsolete language.
A proposed constitutional amendment would allow a juvenile court judicial district to be created or dissolved by a majority of those voting on the issue. It notes that current law requires a district wide majority of electors and retains that standard for establishing or abolishing districts. It references Article V section 27 and jurisdiction of juvenile courts.
The document discusses how juvenile court districts align with district court districts and notes that creation or abolition of a juvenile court district requires a majority vote. It reflects legislative control over court structure and jurisdiction in the state.
The measure clarifies certification of the election winner with the highest votes for each executive office and retains the existing process if ties occur. It also notes removing a biennial budget requirement for the Supreme Court to align with annual sessions, while preserving the court budget provision and state copyright.
The proposal seeks to delete obsolete language referencing a senate and house of representatives, clarifying the unicameral legislature established by constitutional amendment. It notes Section 1 limits executive state offices to those provided herein, excluding creation by a two house legislature.
Proposed Amendment No. 8 seeks to remove the old 20 year minimum voting age from the state constitution. It notes the 26th Amendment sets the nationwide limit at 18 and presents the question to voters with For and Against options. The text includes residency requirements and notes continued coverage on another page.
Fragmentary line notes a thirds majority of all members elected to the Legislature. No further context or full details are readable. The snippet implies a constitutional or procedural requirement but lacks names dates or places.
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