Constitutional amendment proposals for Nebraska 1966 ballot
Legal notice outlines four proposed constitutional amendments for the November 8 1966 general election. Amendment 1 eliminates ineligibility of elective executive state officers to other state offices during their term. Amendment 2 authorizes travel expenses and per diem for legislators during sessions. Amendment 3 forbids sectarian funding and favors private entity contracts for services while excluding religious tests for public schools. Amendment 4 increases the State Board of Education from six to eight members and shortens terms from six to four years. The notice notes voting choices For or Against.
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United States
Nebraska
Nebraska amendment plan for State Board of Education terms
Section outlines proposed constitutional changes in Nebraska to restructure the State Board of Education. It details eight district elected members serving four year terms with nonpartisan ballots, varied term lengths in 1968, and district population parity as set by the Legislature. It accompanies Amendment No 5 authorizing setting land value for agricultural use.
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Nebraska
State Board of Education
Nebraska constitutional amendment on taxation and property classes
Legislature proposes Amendment No. 6 to Article VIII with broad tax provisions. It allows separate classes for motor vehicles trucks trailers and tractor units, defines apportionment to local units, and permits value standardization for agricultural land. Also contemplates tax exemptions for funded employee benefit plans and other property. It notes existing revenue laws stay until changed and allows stock classifications and reciprocal taxation. The amendment further authorizes transportation services for students.
Nebraska constitutional amendments on sectarian instruction and judicial removal
The text outlines amendments prohibiting sectarian instruction in public schools with transportation exceptions, and defines removal and retirement procedures for Nebraska justices and judges. It details Commission on Judicial Qualifications powers, Supreme Court review, confidentiality of master hearings, and nonparticipation rules for officials, plus a separate amendment proposal on income tax basing.
Nebraska Legislature Proposes Tax and Governance Amendments
A fragment outlines proposed constitutional amendments including section 1B to allow income tax based on U.S. law, a term limit measure delaying governor eligibility for four years after two terms, restrictions on releasing delinquent real property taxes, and a proposal to deduct administration costs of unsold school lands before income distribution.
Proposed Nebraska amendments on education funds and legislative power
Section outlines amendments to Article VII section 4 proposing investment of state and local funds including retirement and pension funds by statute. It authorizes governing bodies to invest funds of cities villages school districts and other subdivisions within statutory limits. It also covers reapportionment changes for legislature elections and tax provisions directing revenue to schools with limits on state property tax for capital purposes.
Section I Amendment on Legislature Terms and Salaries
A recalled constitutional proposal details that half of the Legislature would be elected for four years and the rest for two in 1964, with nonpartisan nominations and a 200 dollar monthly salary plus travel and per diem allowances. It also notes employees receive only salary or per diem and bans extra compensation. A second proposal would allow state and local entities to contract with private schools for services or training.
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Nebraska
Nebraska constitutional amendment proposed in 1966 election
The 1966 Nebraska election would include a proposed amendment to Article VII section 11 of the state constitution. The Legislature submits this amendment, aiming to limit sectarian instruction in public affairs.
Nebraska Legislature Proposes Judicial Qualifications Commission
The text outlines amendments to Article V braska sections 28 29 30 and 31 establishing a Commission on Judicial Qualifications. It calls for two Supreme Court judges two district court judges one municipal court judge and one judge from Nebraska to serve on the commission.
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Commission On Judicial Qualifications
Supreme Court
Nebraska
Commission of Masters
Commission
Masters
Proposed Amendment Ten Applies Tax Credits on State Real Estate
The amendment would authorize payment or cancellation of taxes for real estate owned or acquired by the state or its governmental subdivisions. It outlines procedures for tax relief and clarifies the scope of property tax handling by state and local units. The proposal accompanies constitutional changes on executive officer terms and appointment powers.
Nebraska constitutional amendments proposed in 1966 election
The Nebraska Legislature proposes amendments to the state constitution to be submitted in November 1966. Proposed changes include Article VII section 9 re defining trust funds and protections for Educational Lands and Funds, ensuring net losses are borne by the state and funds remain inviolate, and adding a new Section 17 to Article XV. The text outlines safeguards and investment oversight by the appropriate boards.
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Nebraska
Legisature
State of
Board of Educational Lands and
Amendments to Nebraska Constitution Proposed No. 14 and 15
The text outlines proposed constitutional amendments concerning tax policy and exemptions. Amendment No. 14 would bar state property tax funds if a general sales or income tax is adopted, directing at least 20 percent of such tax revenue to common schools. Amendment No. 15 seeks to exempt life insurance and life insurance annuity contracts and related pension rights from intangible property tax.
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Constitutional property tax exemptions proposed by Legislature
The proposed section 2 of the constitution outlines exempt classes from taxation. It includes property used by agricultural and horticultural societies and by educational religious charitable or cemetery purposes not owned or used for profit. It also allows exemptions for household goods as defined by law and sets rules for valuing them. It provides exemptions for increased land value from shade or ornamental trees along highways and for veterans paraplegic or multiple amputee housing valued with VA assistance. It allows exemptions for life insurance contracts and pension or retirement payments. no exemption beyond constitutional provisions. The notice is signed by FRANK MARSH Secretary of State and published in October 1966.
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Piblic
Nebraska
Veterans’ Administration of the
United States
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