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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1970

Page

2

Nebraska Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Higher Education Board

The text details a proposed constitutional change to create a nine member Board of Trustees of Higher Education to govern the University of Nebraska, state colleges, junior colleges, and related state education institutions, replacing current boards. It explains voting options for or against and outlines sections affected by the amendment as presented to Nebraska voters.

Board of Trustees Board of Regents University of Nebraska Board of Trustees of State Colleges Board of Trustees of Higher Education

Nebraska proposes annual legislative sessions with day limits

Proposed Amendment No 18 would set annual Legislature sessions starting 1971 with ninety days in odd years and sixty in even years unless four fifths of members vote to extend. Bills left over from odd year adjournments may carry to the next even year session.'opposed by opponents who favor biennial sessions with no length limit. Continued on Page 11.

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Nebraska proposed amendments on school grants and governor ties

The text outlines Proposed Amendment No 12 enabling state grants to nonpublic school students for tuition up to one third of local public school per pupil costs with First Amendment safeguards. It also details Amendment No 13 proposals on governor lieutenant governor elections and duties, including party slate voting and lieutenant governor full-time duties.

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Nebraska Constitution Excerpts On Governor Powers and Higher Education Board

The article outlines executive appointment powers and gubernatorial duties including removal and succession. It details that after 1975 the Lieutenant Governor will serve on boards when designated, and directs the creation of a nine district Board of Trustees for Higher Education with six year terms and nonpaid status. It also covers redistricting rules tied to the decennial census and district continuity for elected trustees.

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