Constitutional Amendments Repeals Itemized
The report notes that certain constitutional amendments were not kept for the legally required minimum term and that sections 14 through 17 are repealed.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
3
Proposed Amendment No 11 for off street parking districts
The amendment would authorize the Legislature to grant power to municipalities to provide and finance off street parking facilities by special assessments or special taxes within off street parking districts. A vote for enables cities to create parking districts and maintain facilities. a vote against withholds such power from the Legislature.
Proposed Nebraska constitutional amendment on off street parking districts
The text proposes submitting at the November 1972 general election an amendment to Article VIII section 6 granting cities and villages power to create off street parking facilities funded by special assessments or taxes, allocating benefits and permitting maintenance and reconstruction funding, with uniform taxation for other municipal purposes. It details authority over local improvements, separate and additional taxes within parking districts, and terms set by the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Proposed Amendment to Expand Judicial Nominating Commissions
The proposal would enlarge the commissions from seven to nine members and bar supreme court judges who chair from voting. It adds four members from bar and governor appointed citizens, limits party control, requires public candidate names before hearings, calls for roll call votes, and requires a majority to forward names to the Governor. The measure aims to keep current composition and procedures overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial
Supreme Court
Bar
Judicial Nominating Committee
Commission
District Court
Judicial Nominating Commission
Nominating Commission
Vacancy filled by Governor per Article V Sec 21
Article V section 21 states that any vacancy in the Supreme Court or district courts administered under this provision shall be filled by the Governor. The text outlines the procedure for filling vacancies as part of the constitutional framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Judicial Nominations and Electorate Approval Process
The passage outlines that governors or the Chief Justice must fill judicial vacancies from a governor-provided list within sixty days. It details electorate approval every six years for judges, creation of judicial nominating commissions, their composition, term staggering, and rules on voting and confidentiality before submitting nominees to the Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial Nominating Commission
Supreme Court
Proposal to adjust retiree benefits tied to cost of living
The text argues for authorizing the Legislature to enact laws allowing adjustments to retirement benefits for retired public employees based on changes in cost of living and wage levels since retirement. It also permits local governments to review and adjust vested pensions periodically by ordinance, with a vote against the proposal signaling obstruction to such adjustments.
Proposal to limit extra pay for public officers in Article III Sec 19
The proposed revision to Article III Sec 19 prohibits any extra compensation after service, allows only cost of living adjustments for retirement benefits, and restricts increases or decreases during terms except for staggered terms for certain officials. It also permits local bodies to periodically adjust vested pensions by ordinance.
Proposed Amendment on State Board of Equalization Changes
A proposed constitutional amendment would remove the State Tax Commissioner from the State Board of Equalization and Assessment and appoint him as an adviser to the board while preserving governor, secretary of state, auditor of public accounts, and state treasurer as members. The measure also discusses harmonizing provisions with prior amendments and adjusting duties of the Tax Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Tax Commissioner Appointed By Governor Under Section 28
Section 28 outlines that a Tax Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor with the Legislature's advice and consent. The commissioner administers revenue laws and advises the State Board of Equalization and Assessment, which includes the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, State Treasurer, and a fifth member. The board reviews and equalizes property tax assessments statewide and the commissioner's term and pay are set by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Secretary of State
Proposed Amendment No IS on legislator conflicts of interest
The proposal would delete the phrase during the term for which he was elected from limits on civil appointments to state offices and bar any legislator or state officer from direct conflicts in state or county contracts. It would require standards and enforcement definitions while preserving current eligibility and existing contract prohibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nebraska proposal on conflict of interest for legislators
The text outlines a constitutional measure for Nebraska lawmakers. It prohibits holding federal or lucrative state offices while serving in the Legislature and bans civil appointments during service. It also defines conflicts of interest in state and local contracts and calls for legislative standards and sanctions.
Proposed Amendment Renames State Railway Commission to Public Service Commission
The proposal would rename the State Railway Commission to Public Service Commission while preserving the commission’s existence. It outlines a six year term for members, a range of three to seven commissioners, and regulatory powers over rates and services for common carriers. The article also notes publication details for the Polk Progress edited by Norris W. Alfred and subscription information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railway Commission
Public Service Commission
Letter from a New York reader re subscribing to Progress Mail
Stephen Sunderland writes from Brooklyn about re subscribing to The Progress Mail. He praises Marsha Redman and the paper or its Viet Nam coverage and notes family life with a furnace, renovation, and garden in their 120 year old house while expressing loyalty and a small contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Julie
Marsha Redman
Brooklyn
N.Y
Ted
Cathy Alfred
Stephen Sunderland
Secretary of State Notice Publish Three Times in October 1972
Respectfully submitted by ALLEN J BEERMANN secretary of state. Notice to publish three times in the weeks of October 16 23 and 30 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Beermann
Polk County social notes highlight local visiting guests
Osceola hosts Mr and Mrs Don Johnson and grandchildren Ann and Ward Jacobson from Stromsburg. Kearney guests include Mr and Mrs Ronald Krocker. Gering hosts Mr and Mrs Lester Holcomb, Mr and Mrs Gerald King and family, and Mr and Mrs Jerry Rienmuth with Sherry. Nelson King welcomes multiple visitors including the Lindburgs and Ray Sundberg. Additional visits include Gynn Sundberg and Cory at Neal Van Housen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Johnson
Osceola
Ann
Ward Jacobson
Stromsburg
Ollie Johnson
Ronald Krocker
Kearney
Hilmer Jones
Lester Holcomb
Gering
Nelson King
Gerald King
Hokkege
Jerry Rienmuth
Sherry
M. G. Lindburg
Ray Sundberg
Gynn Sundberg and
Cory
Neal van Housen
Route 66 Saddle Club guests at Aksarben Rodeo Grand Entry
The Route 66 Saddle Club sent sixteen riders to the Aksarben Rodeo Grand Entry including Dennis Richards and family, Neal Van Housen, Ron Johnson and others. Local visits feature extended family gatherings, hospital hope, and community social days across Stromsburg and surrounding homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route 66 Saddle Club
Dennis Richards
Mike
Ron
Neal van Housen
Ron Johnson
Spike
Tom
JoAnn Stevens
Lynn Sundberg
Brad Sundberg
Ed Ostberg
Rick Hoffman
Bill Hoffman
Also Mentioned on This Page
State of
Auditor of Public Accounts
Heatitube
Polk
Norris W. Alfred
Seeoe
Memba Nebraska Association
NEN? Atherton
Progress
New York, N. Y
Snack Shack
Burdette
Phyllis
Saddle Club
Rudolph Gustafson
Irvin Larson
Gaylord Dose
Dolan Hahn
Pastor
Thengvall
Chauncey Gustafson
Lyle Johnson
Russel Johnson
Darold Johnson
Philipsburg
Kans
Olle Johnson
Paul Ocooven
Allan Andreasen
Todd
Omaha
Bill Stromberg
Fort Collins
Colorado
Reuben Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Dennis Anderson
Lincoln General Hospital
Lincoln
Irvin Gestrine
Leonard Anderson
Cluir
Donald Haggart
Grand Island
P. W. Aker
Roy Glasser, Jr
Robbie
Ron Adams
Ladies Berets
Inc
Sundberg
Farmers Coop Grain Association
Polk, Nebraska
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