(C) INDEX TO STATE CONSTITUTION
Art.
 
S
ec.
Absconding debtors
 
 
 
 
Imprisonment. . . .
1
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Absence
 
 
 
 
Of citizen not affecting residence, for purpose of voting and eligibility to office. . . .
6
 
 
4
Of judicial officer. . . .
4
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
Acceptance
 
 
 
 
Of certain federal or foreign offices vacates seat in legislature . . . .
2
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Accused
 
 
 
 
Rights in criminal prosecutions. . . .
1
 
2
2
Rights of, on removal from office by legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Actions
 
 
 
 
Against the state. . . .
2
 
2
6
By and against corporations. . . .
12
 
 
5
Not affected by change in government. . . .
27
 
 
1
Transfer from territorial to state court. . . .
27
 
 
5,8,10
 
 
 
 
 
Acts
 
 
 
 
Effective date (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
Effective date. . . .
2
 
 
1,41
Enacting clause. . . .
2
 
1
8
Not to be amended unless set forth in full. . . .
2
 
3
7
Presentation to governor necessary. . . .
3
 
1
2
When effective without approval. . . .
3
 
1
2
Veto, passage over. . . .
3
 
1
2
(See Bill; Laws; Statutes; Veto)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjournment of legislature
 
 
 
 
For want of quorum. . . .
2
 
 
8
Governmental continuity during emergency periods. . . .
2
 
4
2
Restrictions. . . .
2
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Adoption of children
 
 
 
 
By special act forbidden. . . .
2
 
2
8(16)
 
 
 
 
 
Au valorem tax
 
 
 
 
Authority to levy on mines and reforested lands. . . .
7
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Advances of money or fees
 
 
 
 
Prohibited to secure rights of accused. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Advice and consent of senate
 
 
 
 
Required for appointment of officers of state institutions. . . .
1
 
3
1
 
 
 
 
 
Affirmation
 
 
 
 
Mode of administering. . . .
1
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Age
 
 
 
 
Of voter. . . .
6
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural lands
 
 
 
 
Taxation based on actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Agriculture
 
 
 
 
Bureau of, established. . . .
2
 
3
4
Commodity assessments. . . .
8
 
1
1
Development and trade promotion, funds for. . . .
8
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Alienation of franchise
 
 
 
 
Corporate liabilities not relieved by. . . .
12
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
Aliens
 
 
 
 
Corporation alien (Repealed by Amendment 42). . . .
2
 
3
3
Naturalization of, by superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Ownership of lands prohibited, exceptions (Repealed by Amendment 42). . . .
2
 
3
3
 
 
 
 
 
Amendment to bills
 
 
 
 
Act or section amended to be set forth in full. . . .
2
 
3
7
Either house may amend bills of the other. . . .
2
 
2
0
Initiative measure, prohibition against amendment of. . . .
2
 
4
1
Scope and object not to be changed. . . .
2
 
3
8
 
 
 
 
 
Amendment to municipal charter
 
 
 
 
By special act forbidden. . . .
2
 
2
8(8)
How proposed, submitted and adopted. . . .
11
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Amendment to Constitution
 
 
 
 
By convention. . . .
23
 
 
2
Proposal for, may originate in either house. . . .
23
 
 
1
Publication of notice of election. . . .
23
 
 
1
Ratification by electors. . . .
23
 
 
1
Revised Constitution, adoption by people. . . .
23
 
 
3
Separate amendments to be separately voted on. . . .
23
 
 
1
Vote proposing amendment or revision, two-thirds of each house necessary. . . .
23
 
 
1,2
Amendments to Constitution: Ratified
(1) In order of amendments:
 
Amendment
No. 1 to art
16 sec
 
5
No. 2 to art
6 sec
 
1
No. 3 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 4 to art
1 sec
 
11
No. 5 to art
6 sec
 
1
 
6 sec
 
2 (deleted)
No. 6 to art
3 sec
 
10
No. 7 to art
2 sec
 
1
 
2 sec
 
31 (deleted)
No. 8 to art
1 sec
 
33 (added)
 
1 sec
 
34 (added)
No. 9 to art
1 sec
 
16
No. 10 to art
1 sec
 
22
No. 11 to art
8 sec
 
4
No. 12 to art
11 sec
 
5
No. 13 to art
2 sec
 
15
No. 14 to art
7 sec
 
1
 
7 sec
 
2,3,4 (deleted)
No. 15 to art
15 sec
 
1
No. 16 to art
12 sec
 
11
No. 17 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 18 to art
2 sec
 
40 (added)
No. 19 to art
7 sec
 
3 (new)
No. 20 to art
2 sec
 
23 (part repeal)
 
3 sec
 
14, 16, 17, 19,20,21,22 (part repeal)
 
28 sec
 
1 (added)
No. 21 to art
11 sec
 
4
No. 22 to art
11 sec
 
7 (repealed)
No. 23 to art
11 sec
 
16 (added)
No. 24 to art
2 sec
 
33
No. 25 to art
4 sec
 
3(a) (added)
No. 26 to art
2 sec
 
1(c) (superseded)
 
sec
 
41 (added)
No. 27 to art
8 sec
 
6
No. 28 to art
4 sec
 
6
 
4 sec
 
10
No. 29 to art
2 sec
 
33
No. 30 to art
2 sec
 
1(a) (added)
No. 31 to art
3 sec
 
25
No. 32 to art
2 sec
 
15
No. 33 to art
24 sec
 
1
No. 34 to art
1 sec
 
11
No. 35 to art
2 sec
 
25
No. 36 to art
2 sec
 
1(e) (added)
No. 37 to art
23 sec
 
1
No. 38 to art
4 sec
 
2(a) (added)
No. 39 to art
2 sec
 
42 (added)
No. 40 to art
11 sec
 
10
No. 41 to art
4 sec
 
29 (added)
No. 42 to art
2 sec
 
33 (repealed)
No. 43 to art
9 sec
 
3
No. 44 to art
16 sec
 
5
No. 45 to art
8 sec
 
8 (added)
No. 46 to art
6 sec
 
1A (added)
No. 47 to art
7 sec
 
10 (added)
No. 48 to art
8 sec
 
3
No. 49 to art
29 sec
 
1 (added)
No. 50 to art
4 sec
 
30 (added)
No. 51 to art
8 sec
 
9 (added)
No. 52 to art
2 sec
 
15
 
11 sec
 
6
No. 53 to art
7 sec
 
11 (added)
No. 54 to art
2 sec
 
25 (part repeal)
 
3 sec
 
25 (part repeal)
 
4 sec
 
13 (part repeal)
 
11 sec
 
8 (part repeal)
 
28 sec
 
1 (part repeal)
 
30 sec
 
1 (added)
No. 55 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 56 to art
2 sec
 
24
No. 57 to art
11 sec
 
5
 
11 sec
 
8
No. 58 to art
11 sec
 
16
No. 59 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 60 to art
8 sec
 
1
 
8 sec
 
3
No. 61 to art
31 sec
 
1 (added)
 
31 sec
 
2 (added)
No. 62 to art
3 sec
 
12
No. 63 to art
6 sec
 
1
No. 64 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 65 to art
4 sec
 
6
 
4 sec
 
10
No. 66 to art
12 sec
 
18
No. 67 to art
12 sec
 
14 (repealed)
No. 68 to art
2 sec
 
12
No. 69 to art
2 sec
 
13
No. 70 to art
8 sec
 
10 (added)
No. 71 to art
4 sec
 
31 (added)
No. 72 to art
2 sec
 
1
 
2 sec
 
1(a) (stricken)
No. 73 to art
32 sec
 
1 (added)
No. 74 to art
2 sec
 
3 (repealed)
 
2 sec
 
43 (added)
 
27 sec
 
13 (repealed)
No. 75 to art
29 sec
 
1
No. 76 to art
8 sec
 
11 (added)
No. 77 to art
4 sec
 
31
No. 78 to art
28 sec
 
1
No. 79 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 80 to art
4 sec
 
7
No. 81 to art
7 sec
 
1
No. 82 to art
8 sec
 
10
No. 83 to art
6 sec
 
3
 
13 sec
 
1
No. 84 to art
1 sec
 
35 (added)
No. 85 to art
4 sec
 
31
No. 86 to art
8 sec
 
10
No. 87 to art
4 sec
 
6
No. 88 to art
1 sec
 
11
No. 89 to art
4 sec
 
3
No. 90 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 91 to art
8 sec
 
10
No. 92 to art
8 sec
 
1
No. 93 to art
29 sec
 
1
No. 94 to art
4 sec
 
7
No. 95 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 96 to art
2 sec
 
15
No. 97 to art
4 sec
 
31
No. 98 to art
7 sec
 
1
No. 99 to art
7 sec
 
12 (added)
No. 100 to art
2 sec
 
29
No. 101 to art
7 sec
 
2
No. 102 to art
16 sec
 
6
No. 103 to art
8 sec
 
1
No. 104 to art
1 sec
 
20
No. 105 to art
6 sec
 
1A (repealed)
No. 106 to art
7 sec
 
12
No. 107 to art
8 sec
 
1
No. 108 to art
2 sec
 
43
(2) In order of articles and sections affected:
 
Art 1
sec 11—Amendment
No.
4
 
 
sec 11—Amendment
No.
34
 
 
sec 11—Amendment
No.
88
 
 
sec 16—Amendment
No.
9
 
 
sec 20—Amendment
No.
104
 
 
sec 22—Amendment
No.
10
 
 
sec 33—(added)
No.
8
 
 
sec 34—(added)
No.
8
 
 
sec 35—(added)
No.
84
 
Art 2
sec 1—Amendment
No.
7
 
 
sec 1(e)—(added)
No.
36
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
72
 
 
sec 1(a)—(added)
No.
30
 
 
sec 1(a)—(stricken)
No.
72
 
 
sec 3—(repealed)
No.
74
 
 
sec 11(c)—(supersed.)
No.
26
 
 
sec 12—Amendment
No.
68
 
 
sec 13—Amendment
No.
69
 
 
sec 15—Amendment
No.
13
 
 
sec 15—Amendment
No.
32
 
 
sec 15—Amendment
No.
52
 
 
sec 15—Amendment
No.
96
 
 
sec 23—(part rep.)
No.
20
 
 
sec 24—Amendment
No.
56
 
 
sec 25—Amendment
No.
35
 
 
sec 25—(part rep.)
No.
54
 
 
sec 29—Amendment
No.
100
 
 
sec 31—(deleted)
No.
7
 
 
sec 33—Amendment
No.
24
 
 
sec 33—Amendment
No.
29
 
 
sec 33—(repealed)
No.
42
 
 
sec 40—(added)
No.
18
 
 
sec 41—(added)
No.
26
 
 
sec 42—(added)
No.
39
 
 
sec 43—(added)
No.
74
 
 
sec 43—Amendment
No.
108
 
Art 3
sec 10—Amendment
No.
6
 
 
sec 12—Amendment
No.
62
 
 
sec 14
 
 
sec 16
 
 
sec 17
 
 
sec 19 —Amendment
No.
20
 
 
sec 20 (part rep.)
 
 
sec 21
 
 
sec 22
 
 
sec 25—Amendment
No.
31
 
 
sec 25—(part rep.)
No.
54
 
Art 4
sec 2(a)—(added)
No.
38
 
 
sec 3—Amendment
No.
89
 
 
sec 3(a)—(added)
No.
25
 
 
sec 6—Amendment
No.
28
 
 
sec 6—Amendment
No.
65
 
 
sec 6—Amendment
No.
87
 
 
sec 7—Amendment
No.
80
 
 
sec 7—Amendment
No.
94
 
 
sec 10—Amendment
No.
28
 
 
sec 10—Amendment
No.
65
 
 
sec 13—(part rep.)
No.
54
 
 
sec 29—(added)
No.
41
 
 
sec 30—(added)
No.
50
 
 
sec 31—(added)
No.
71
 
 
sec 31—Amendment
No.
77
 
 
sec 31—Amendment
No.
85
 
 
sec 31—Amendment
No.
97
 
Art 6
sec 1—Amendment
No.
2
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
5
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
63
 
 
sec 1A—(added)
No.
46
 
 
sec 1A—(repealed)
No.
105
 
 
sec 2—(deleted)
No.
5
 
 
sec 3—Amendment
No.
83
 
Art 7
sec 1—Amendment
No.
14
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
81
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
98
 
 
sec 2—(original)
No.
3
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
17
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
55
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
59
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
64
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
79
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
90
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
95
 
 
sec 2—Amendment
No.
101
 
 
sec 3—(new)
No.
19
 
 
sec 10—(added)
No.
47
 
 
sec 11—(added)
No.
53
 
 
sec 12—(added)
No.
99
 
 
sec 12—Amendment
No.
106
 
Art 8
sec 1—Amendment
No.
60
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
92
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
103
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
107
 
 
sec 3—Amendment
No.
48
 
 
sec 3—Amendment
No.
60
 
 
sec 4—Amendment
No.
11
 
 
sec 6—Amendment
No.
27
 
 
sec 8—(added)
No.
45
 
 
sec 9—(added)
No.
51
 
 
sec 10—(added)
No.
70
 
 
sec 10—Amendment
No.
82
 
 
sec 10—Amendment
No.
86
 
 
sec 10—Amendment
No.
91
 
 
sec 11—(added)
No.
76
 
Art 9
sec 3—Amendment
No.
43
 
Art 11
sec 4—Amendment
No.
21
 
 
sec 5—Amendment
No.
12
 
 
sec 5—Amendment
No.
57
 
 
sec 6—Amendment
No.
52
 
 
sec 7—(repealed)
No.
22
 
 
sec 8—(part rep.)
No.
54
 
 
sec 8—Amendment
No.
57
 
 
sec 10—Amendment
No.
40
 
 
sec 10—Amendment
No.
91
 
 
sec 16—(added)
No.
23
 
 
sec 16—Amendment
No.
58
 
Art 12
sec 11—Amendment
No.
16
 
 
sec 14—(repealed)
No.
67
 
 
sec 18—Amendment
No.
66
 
Art 13
sec 1—Amendment
No.
83
 
Art 15
sec 1—Amendment
No.
15
 
Art 16
sec 5—Amendment
No.
1
 
 
sec 5—Amendment
No.
44
 
 
sec 6—(added)
No.
102
 
Art 23
sec 1—Amendment
No.
37
 
Art 24
sec 1—Amendment
No.
33
 
Art 27
sec 13—(repealed)
No.
74
 
Art 28
sec 1—(added)
No.
20
 
 
sec 1—(part rep.)
No.
54
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
78
 
Art 29
sec 1—(added)
No.
49
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
75
 
 
sec 1—Amendment
No.
93
 
Art 30
sec 1—(added)
No.
54
 
Art 31
sec 1—(added)
No.
61
 
 
sec 2—(added)
No.
61
 
Art 32
sec 1—(added)
No.
73
 
(3) Amendments amended or repealed:
 
Amendment 1 amended by Amendment 44
Amendment 2 amended by Amendment 5
Amendment 4 amended by Amendments 34 and 88
Amendment 5 amended by Amendment 63
Amendment 7 amended by Amendments 26, 30, 36, and 72
Amendment 12 amended by Amendment 57
Amendment 13 amended by Amendments 32, 52, and 96
Amendment 14 amended by Amendments 81 and 98
Amendment 17 amended by Amendments 55, 59, 64, 79, 90, 95, and 101
Amendment 20 part rep. by Amendment 54
amended by Amendment 78
Amendment 23 amended by Amendment 58
Amendment 24 repealed by Amendment 42
Amendment 28 amended by Amendments 65 and 87
Amendment 29 repealed by Amendment 42
Amendment 30 stricken by Amendment 72
Amendment 31 part rep. by Amendment 54
Amendment 32 amended by Amendments 52 and 96
Amendment 34 amended by Amendment 88
Amendment 35 part rep. by Amendment 54
Amendment 46 repealed by Amendment 105
Amendment 48 amended by Amendment 60
Amendment 49 amended by Amendments 75 and 93
Amendment 52 amended by Amendment 96
Amendment 55 amended by Amendments 59, 64, 79, 90, 95, and 101
Amendment 59 amended by Amendments 64, 79, 90, 95, and 101
Amendment 60 amended by Amendments 92 and 103
Amendment 64 amended by Amendments 79, 90, 95, and 101
Amendment 70 amended by Amendments 82, 86, and 91
Amendment 71 amended by Amendments 77 and 85
Amendment 74 amended by Amendment 108
Amendment 75 amended by Amendment 93
Amendment 77 amended by Amendment 85
Amendment 79 amended by Amendments 90, 95, and 101
Amendment 80 amended by Amendment 94
Amendment 81 amended by Amendment 98
Amendment 82 amended by Amendment 86
Amendment 86 amended by Amendment 91
Amendment 90 amended by Amendments 95 and 101
Amendment 92 amended by Amendment 103
Amendment 99 amended by Amendment 106
Amendment 103 amended by Amendment 107
Amount in controversy
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Annual sessions of legislature
2
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Annulment of marriage
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
(See Divorce)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Appeal
 
 
 
 
Right of accused in criminal cases. . . .
1
 
2
2
(See Appellate jurisdiction)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Appearance
 
 
 
 
Appearance of accused in criminal cases. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction
 
 
 
 
Of court of appeals. . . .
4
 
3
0
Of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
From territorial probate courts. . . .
27
 
1
0
Of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Appointment
 
 
 
 
Of clerk of supreme court. . . .
4
 
2
2
Of regents of state institutions. . . .
13
 
 
1
Of reporter of supreme court. . . .
4
 
1
8
To fill vacancy in county offices. . . .
11
 
 
6
To fill vacancy in state offices, by governor. . . .
3
 
1
3
Governmental continuity during emergency periods. . . .
2
 
4
2
To office under United States vacates seat in legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Apportionment
 
 
 
 
Of legislators. . . .
2
 
4
3
Of representatives among counties of state. . . .
22
 
 
2
Of school fund. . . .
9
 
 
3
Of school fund, by special act, prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(7)
Of senators among counties of state. . . .
22
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Appropriation of private property
 
 
 
 
For public or private use. . . .
1
 
1
6
For right-of-way of corporations. . . .. . . .
1
 
1
6
(See Eminent domain)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Appropriations
 
 
 
 
Capitol buildings, for. . . .
14
 
 
3
Common school fund, to. . . .
9
 
 
3
Expenses of constitutional convention. . . .
27
 
1
9
Item veto of. . . .
3
 
1
2
Money from state treasury shall be paid out by. . . .
8
 
 
4
Religious worship, prohibition against appropriation for. . . .
1
 
1
1
Reverts unless paid out within two years. . . .
8
 
 
4
Sum and object to be specified. . . .
8
 
 
4
Time for payment, limitation of. . . .
8
 
 
4
When act providing for, to take effect (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
 
 
 
 
 
Area reserved
 
 
 
 
Between harbor lines and line of high tide. . . .
15
 
 
1
Lease of, by state for wharves. . . .
15
 
 
2
Sale of, restrictions on. . . .
15
 
 
1
Streets over, authorized. . . .
15
 
 
3
(See Harbors; Navigable waters; Wharves)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arms
 
 
 
 
Private armed bodies not authorized. . . .
1
 
2
4
Right of people to bear arms guaranteed. . . .
1
 
2
4
Safekeeping of public arms to be provided. . . .
10
 
 
4
Scruples against bearing arms, excuses from militia duty in time of peace. . . .
10
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Army
 
 
 
 
Standing, not to be kept in time of peace. . . .
1
 
3
1
(See Militia)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arrest
 
 
 
 
Legislators, when privileged from. . . .
2
 
1
6
Militia, when privileged from. . . .
10
 
 
5
Voters privileged from at elections, except. . . .
6
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Artificial light
 
 
 
 
City or town may contract debt for, limitations. . . .
8
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Assemblages of people
 
 
 
 
Right of peaceable assembly not to be abridged. . . .
1
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Assessment
 
 
 
 
Imposition by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(5)
Jurisdiction of superior court, original. . . .
4
 
 
6
Jurisdiction of supreme court, appellate. . . .
4
 
 
4
Property of corporations, how assessed (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
3
Retired persons, property tax exemption. . . .
7
 
1
0
Special, for local improvements, authorized. . . .
7
 
 
9
Taxation based on special use. . . .
7
 
1
1
Uniform and equal rate of, to be established (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
2
(See Taxation)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
 
 
 
Of superior judges and judicial business by supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Of superior judges by governor. . . .
4
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Association
 
 
 
 
Combination in restraint of trade prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
Included in term "corporation". . . .
12
 
 
5
Issuance of money by, prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
1
Organization authorized, for construction of telegraph and telephone lines. . . .
12
 
1
9
 
 
 
 
 
Assumption
 
 
 
 
Of territorial debts by state. . . .
26
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Attack (See Invasion and attack)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attainder
 
 
 
 
Bills of, prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
3
 
 
 
 
 
Attestation
 
 
 
 
Of commissions, by secretary of state. . . .
3
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Attorney general
 
 
 
 
Duties. . . .
3
 
2
1
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Impeachment, liability to. . . .
5
 
 
2
Records of office, to be kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Removal from office by legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
Rights of accused. . . .
4
 
 
9
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Attorneys at law
 
 
 
 
Accused in criminal cases entitled to appear by counsel. . . .
1
 
2
2
Prosecuting attorney, duty of legislature to provide for election of. . . .
11
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Auditor
 
 
 
 
Duties. . . .
3
 
2
0
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Impeachment, liability to. . . .
5
 
 
2
Office may be abolished by legislature. . . .
3
 
2
5
Records to be kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Residence at seat of government required. . . .
3
 
2
4
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Ayes and noes
 
 
 
 
When to be taken and entered on journal
 
 
 
 
On amendments to Constitution proposed. . . .
23
 
 
1
On demand of one-sixth of members of either house. . . .
2
 
2
1
On emergency clauses (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
On final passage of bills. . . .
2
 
2
2
On removal of public officer by legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
On senate's confirmation or rejection of governor's appointees. . . .
13
 
 
1
On suspension of the prohibition against introduction of bills. . . .
2
 
3
6
(See Yeas and nays)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bail
 
 
 
 
Allowable on sufficient sureties, exceptions. . . .
1
 
2
0
Excessive, not to be required. . . .
1
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Ballot
 
 
 
 
Elections to be by. . . .
6
 
 
6
Form of, in voting for Constitution, etc.. . . .
27
 
1
8
Initiative measures, ballot submitting. . . .
2
 
 
1
Presidential, casting. . . .
6
 
 
1(A)
Secrecy of, provision to be made for. . . .
6
 
 
6
Superior court judge, election for. . . .
4
 
2
9
 
 
 
 
 
Banking corporations
 
 
 
 
Stockholder liability. . . .
12
 
1
1
Officers of, when liable for deposits. . . .
12
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Banks
 
 
 
 
Liability of officers for deposits. . . .
12
 
1
2
Liability of stockholders. . . .
12
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Beds and shores of navigable waters
 
 
 
 
Disclaimer of title by state where patented, exception. . . .
17
 
 
2
Ownership of, asserted by state. . . .
17
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Bill
 
 
 
 
Act or section amended must be set forth in full. . . .
2
 
3
7
Amendment of, may be made by either house. . . .
2
 
2
0
Amendment of, shall not change scope and object. . . .
2
 
3
8
Effective date (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
Effective date. . . .
2
 
 
l,41
Either house may originate bills. . . .
2
 
2
0
Enacting clause required. . . .
2
 
1
8
Final passage, requisites of. . . .
2
 
2
2
Initiative measures (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Introduction of, limitation on time of. . . .
2
 
3
6
Laws to be enacted by. . . .
2
 
1
8
Passage by either house, requisite proceedings. . . .
2
 
2
2
Passage by one house, subject to amendment in other. . . .
2
 
2
0
Passage over governor's veto. . . .
3
 
1
2
Power of people to propose, pass, etc.. . . .
2
 
 
1
Presentation to governor for approval. . . .
3
 
1
2
When becomes law without approval. . . .
3
 
1
2
Scope of, not to be changed by amendment. . . .
2
 
3
8
Signature by presiding officers of both houses necessary. . . .
2
 
3
2
Subject restricted to one object. . . .
2
 
1
9
Subject to be expressed in title. . . .
2
 
1
9
Title of, to express subject. . . .
2
 
1
9
Veto of, power of governor. . . .
3
 
1
2
Initiative or referred measures. . . .
2
 
 
1
Separate items or sections subject to. . . .
3
 
1
2
Session, extraordinary, to reconsider. . . .
3
 
1
2
Vote on, by interested legislators prohibited. . . .
2
 
3
0
Vote on, how taken. . . .
2
 
2
2
(See Acts; Laws)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bill of attainder
 
 
 
 
Enactment of, prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
3
 
 
 
 
 
Boats
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of public offense committed on. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds
 
 
 
 
Corporations can issue only for money, labor or property received. . . .
12
 
 
6
County and municipal corporations not to own bonds of private corporations. . . .
8
 
 
7
Debt limitation. . . .
8
 
 
1
Executed to territory to pass to state. . . .
27
 
 
4
Industrial development projects financing. . . .
32
 
 
1
Investment of school funds in. . . .
9
 
 
3
 
16
 
 
5
Nonrecourse revenue bonds by governmental entities. . . .
32
 
 
1
State building authority, by. . . .
8
 
 
9
Limitation. . . .
8
 
 
1(g)
 
 
 
 
 
Boundaries
 
 
 
 
Of county, change by division or enlargement. . . .
11
 
 
3
Of county, change by special legislation prohibited, exceptions. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
Of existing counties recognized. . . .
11
 
 
1
Of state, defined. . . .
24
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Bribery
 
 
 
 
Criminating evidence compulsory. . . .
2
 
3
0
Disqualifies for holding office. . . .
2
 
3
0
Legislature to define and provide punishment for. . . .
2
 
3
0
 
 
 
 
 
Buildings, public
 
 
 
 
State building authority. . . .
8
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Bureau of statistics, agriculture and immigration
 
 
 
 
Legislature to provide for. . . .
2
 
3
4
 
 
 
 
 
Bureau of vital statistics
 
 
 
 
Legislature to establish. . . .
20
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Canal companies
 
 
 
 
Common carriers, subject to legislative control. . . .
12
 
1
3
Discrimination in charges prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Capital offenses
 
 
 
 
Bailable, when. . . .
1
 
2
0
(See Crime)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital of state (See Seat of government)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capitol buildings
 
 
 
 
Appropriations for. . . .
14
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Caste
 
 
 
 
Discrimination in education on account of, prohibited. . . .
9
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Causes
 
 
 
 
Transfer from territorial to state courts. . . .
27
 
 
5,8,10
(See Actions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Census
 
 
 
 
Apportionments of legislative members based on federal census. . . .
2
 
4
3
Enumeration to be made in decennial periods (Repealed by Amendment 74). . . .
2
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Certiorari
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Cession of jurisdiction
 
 
 
 
Exclusive legislation over certain lands given to United States. . . .
25
 
 
1
Retention by state of jurisdiction for service of process. . . .
25
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Change of name
 
 
 
 
Special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(1)
 
 
 
 
 
Changing county lines
 
 
 
 
Special legislation prohibited, except. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
 
 
 
 
 
Changing county seats
 
 
 
 
Special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
 
 
 
 
 
Chaplain
 
 
 
 
For state correctional, mental institutions, county or public health district health care. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Charter
 
 
 
 
Corporate
 
 
 
 
Creation by special legislation forbidden. . . .
12
 
 
1
Extension of, by legislature prohibited. . . .
12
 
 
3
Forfeiture of, not to be remitted. . . .
12
 
 
3
Void for want of organization, when. . . .
12
 
 
2
Municipal
 
 
 
 
Creation or amendment by special law, prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(8)
Election for, how conducted. . . .
11
 
1
0
Grant of, to be under general laws. . . .
11
 
1
0
How amended. . . .
11
 
1
0
Power of certain cities to frame. . . .
11
 
1
0
Publication, prior to submission. . . .
11
 
1
0
Subject to general laws. . . .
11
 
1
0
Submission of alternate propositions. . . .
11
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Chief justice of supreme court
 
 
 
 
Method of determining. . . .
4
 
 
3
Presides on trial of impeachments, when. . . .
5
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Children
 
 
 
 
Adoption of, by special act, forbidden. . . .
2
 
2
8(16)
Duty of state to educate all. . . .
9
 
 
1
(See Minors)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Citizens
 
 
 
 
All entitled to equal privileges and immunities. . . .
1
 
1
2
Citizenship qualification for voters. . . .
6
 
 
1
Voter qualifications, presidential elections. . . .
6
 
 
1A
 
 
 
 
 
City
 
 
 
 
Bonds, nonrecourse revenue for industrial development projects. . . .
32
 
 
1
Charter
 
 
 
 
Alternative propositions, submission of. . . .
11
 
1
0
Amendment by special law prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(8)
Amendments of, how effected. . . .
11
 
1
0
Election of freeholders. . . .
11
 
1
0
Freeholder's charter, what cities may frame. . . .
11
 
1
0
Publication of election notices and of proposed charter. . . .
11
 
1
0
Submission of the charter proposed. . . .
11
 
1
0
Vote on, majority necessary to ratify. . . .
11
 
1
0
Combined city-county. . . .
11
 
1
6
Corporate stock or bonds, not to be owned by. . . .
8
 
 
7
Creation by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(8)
Credit of, not to be loaned, except. . . .
8
 
 
7
Incorporation of, must be under general laws. . . .
11
 
1
0
Indebtedness, limitations on. . . .
8
 
 
6
Justice of peace in, legislature to prescribe powers, duties, jurisdiction and number. . . .
4
 
1
0
May act as police justice. . . .
4
 
1
0
Salary of, in cities of over 5,000. . . .
4
 
1
0
Local improvements by special assessment or taxation. . . .
7
 
 
9
Officers of
 
 
 
 
Compensation increase. . . .
30
 
 
1
Must deposit public moneys with treasurer. . . .
11
 
1
5
Recall of officers (See Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
Salary not to be changed during term
 
 
 
 
(Partially repealed by Amendment 54). . . .
11
 
 
8
(Amendment 54). . . .
30
 
 
1
Term of office not to be extended. . . .
11
 
 
8
Use of public money by, a felony. . . .
11
 
1
4
Police and sanitary regulations may be enforced. . . .
11
 
1
1
Police justice, justice of peace may act as. . . .
4
 
1
0
Reincorporation under general laws permitted to cities under special charter. . . .
11
 
1
0
Taxation
 
 
 
 
Authorized to assess and collect general. . . .
7
 
 
9
Local improvements. . . .
7
 
 
9
Local taxes not to be imposed by legislature. . . .
11
 
1
2
Power to assess and collect rests in city. . . .
11
 
1
2
Uniformity in respect to persons and property required. . . .
7
 
 
9
(See Municipal corporation; Municipal courts; Municipal fine)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Civil actions
 
 
 
 
Limitation by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(17)
Number of jurors in. . . .
1
 
2
1
Number of jurors necessary for verdict. . . .
1
 
2
1
Parties may waive jury. . . .
1
 
2
1
(See Actions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Civil power
 
 
 
 
Elections to be free from interference by. . . .
1
 
1
9
Governmental continuity during emergency periods. . . .
2
 
4
2
Military subordinate to. . . .
1
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Classification
 
 
 
 
Of cities and towns in proportion to population. . . .
11
 
1
0
Of counties. . . .
11
 
 
5
Of judges of supreme court by lot. . . .
4
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Clerk
 
 
 
 
Of county, providing for election of. . . .
11
 
 
5
Of superior court, county clerk is. . . .
4
 
2
6
Of supreme court. . . .
4
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Collection of taxes
 
 
 
 
Time not to be extended by special laws. . . .
2
 
2
8(5)
(See Taxation)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Color
 
 
 
 
Discrimination in education on account of, prohibited. . . .
9
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Combinations
 
 
 
 
To affect prices, production, or transportation of commodities, prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
(See Monopolies)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Combined city-county
11
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Commander-in-chief
 
 
 
 
Governor to be, when militia in state service. . . .
3
 
 
8
(See Militia)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comment on facts
 
 
 
 
Judge not to make, in charging jury. . . .
4
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Commission
 
 
 
 
To establish harbor lines. . . .
15
 
 
1
To regulate railroad and transportation lines. . . .
12
 
1
8
To set salaries, authorized. . . .
28
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Commission on judicial conduct
4
 
3
1
 
 
 
 
 
Commissioner of public lands
 
 
 
 
Duties of, to be prescribed by legislature. . . .
3
 
2
3
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Office may be abolished by legislature. . . .
3
 
2
5
Records of, to be kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Commissioners
 
 
 
 
Appointment of for state institutions. . . .
13
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions
 
 
 
 
Issuance of. . . .
3
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Committees of legislature
2
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Commodities
 
 
 
 
Agricultural commodity commission assessments. . . .
8
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Common carriers
 
 
 
 
Canal companies are. . . .
12
 
1
3
Discrimination in charges or service prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
5
Maximum rate of charges, legislature may regulate. . . .
12
 
1
8
Railroad companies are. . . .
12
 
1
3
Regulation of, by commission, authorized. . . .
12
 
1
8
Subject to legislative control. . . .
12
 
1
3
Telegraph and telephone companies are. . . .
12
 
1
9
Transportation companies are. . . .
12
 
1
3
(See Canal, Railroad, Transportation, Telegraph and telephone companies)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common school construction fund established
9
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Common school fund
 
 
 
 
Enlargement of. . . .
9
 
 
3
Income from, to be applied to common schools. . . .
9
 
 
2
Interest to be expended for current expenses. . . .
9
 
 
3
Investment. . . .
16
 
 
5
Losses occasioned by default, fraud, etc., to become permanent debt against state. . . .
9
 
 
5
Principal of, to remain irreducible. . . .
9
 
 
3
Sources of. . . .
9
 
 
3
(See School fund)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common schools
 
 
 
 
General and uniform system to be established. . . .
9
 
 
2
Management by special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(15)
Superintendent of public instruction to supervise. . . .
3
 
2
2
(See Education; Public schools)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commutation of sentence
 
 
 
 
Report by governor to legislature. . . .
3
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Commutation of taxes
 
 
 
 
Prohibition against state granting. . . .
11
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Commutation tickets
 
 
 
 
Carrier may grant, at special rates. . . .
12
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Compact with United States
 
 
 
 
Irrevocable without mutual consent. . . .
26
 
 
1-4
 
 
 
 
 
Compensation
 
 
 
 
Appropriation of private property. . . .
1
 
1
6
Attorney general. . . .
3
 
2
1
Change of, during term of public officer. . . .
 
 
 
 
(Partially repealed by Amendment 54). . . .
2
 
2
5
 
3
 
2
5
 
4
 
1
3
 
11
 
 
8
 
28
 
 
1
(Amendment 54). . . .
30
 
 
1
Classification of counties in fixing compensation of officers. . . .
11
 
 
5
County, township, precinct and district officers (Partially repealed by Amendment 54). . . .
11
 
 
5,8
Eminent domain, compensation for property taken in. . . .
1
 
1
6
Extra, not to be granted to public officers. . . .
2
 
2
5
For right-of-way for corporations. . . .
1
 
1
6
Jury to ascertain compensation due. . . .
1
 
1
6
Judges of court of appeals. . . .
4
 
3
0
Judges of supreme and superior courts. . . .
4
 
1
3,14
Jury to ascertain compensation in eminent domain. . . .
1
 
1
6
Justice of peace in cities of over 5,000. . . .
4
 
1
0
Member of legislature (Partially repealed by Amendment 20). . . .
2
 
2
3
State officers (Partially repealed by Amendment 54). . . .
28
 
 
1
Increase during term. . . .
30
 
 
1
Waiver of jury trial for ascertaining compensation in eminent domain. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Conditions
 
 
 
 
On foreign corporations doing business. . . .
12
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Confession in open court
 
 
 
 
Effect in treason. . . .
1
 
2
7
 
 
 
 
 
Confronting witnesses
 
 
 
 
Right of accused. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Congress
 
 
 
 
Exclusive power of legislature over lands of
 
 
 
 
United States in state. . . .
25
 
 
1
Subject to state's right to serve process. . . .
25
 
 
1
Indian lands under jurisdiction of. . . .
26
 
 
2
Legislator elected to, vacates seat. . . .
2
 
1
4
Member of, ineligible to legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
Representatives in, election of. . . .
2
 
4
3
 
 
 
 
 
Congressional districts
 
 
 
 
Redistricting commission. . . .
2
 
4
3
 
 
 
 
 
Conscience, freedom of
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed to every individual. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Consent of governed
 
 
 
 
Source of governmental powers. . . .
1
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Conservation, energy, water, or stormwater or sewer services
 
 
 
 
Loans of credit. . . .
8
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidation
 
 
 
 
On competing lines of railroad prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Constitution
 
 
 
 
Amendment, how effected. . . .
23
 
 
1
Election for voting on, how conducted. . . .
27
 
1
5
Form of ballot. . . .
27
 
1
8
Emergency, legislature's departure from
 
 
 
 
Constitution, limited authority. . . .
2
 
4
2
Existing rights not affected by. . . .
27
 
 
1
In effect, when. . . .
27
 
1
6
Mandatory. . . .
1
 
2
9
Revision. . . .
23
 
 
2
Submission to people. . . .
23
 
 
3
United States, supreme law of land. . . .
1
 
 
2
(See Amendment to Constitution)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Constitutional convention
 
 
 
 
Expenses of. . . .
27
 
1
9
To revise or amend Constitution. . . .
23
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Contempt
 
 
 
 
Each house may punish for. . . .
2
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Contested elections (See Elections)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuity of government
 
 
 
 
During periods of emergency due to enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
 
 
 
 
 
Contracts
 
 
 
 
Affecting price, production, or transportation, prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
Combination between common carriers prohibited (Repealed by Amendment 67). . . .
12
 
1
4
Impairment of obligation prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
3
State building authority, by. . . .
8
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Conveyance
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of public offense committed on public conveyance. . . .
1
 
2
2
Of lands to aliens invalid (Repealed by Amendment 42). . . .
2
 
3
3
 
 
 
 
 
Conviction
 
 
 
 
No corruption of blood nor forfeiture of estate. . . .
1
 
1
5
On impeachment, two-thirds of senators must concur. . . .
5
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Convict labor
 
 
 
 
Contracts for, prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
9
Working for benefit of state authorized. . . .
2
 
2
9
 
 
 
 
 
Copartnerships
 
 
 
 
Combinations affecting price, production or transportation prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Copies
 
 
 
 
Right of accused to copy of accusation. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate powers
 
 
 
 
Not to be granted by special laws. . . .
2
 
2
8(6)
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate property
 
 
 
 
Appropriation by eminent domain not to be abridged. . . .
12
 
1
0
Taxation of, power not to be surrendered (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Corporations
 
 
 
 
Alien, when (Repealed by Amendment 42). . . .
2
 
3
3
Appropriation of right-of-way. . . .
1
 
1
6
Bonds
 
 
 
 
Not to be owned by counties or cities. . . .
8
 
 
7
Restriction on issuance. . . .
12
 
 
6
Business, may be regulated by law. . . .
12
 
 
1
Charter
 
 
 
 
Invalid, if unorganized when Constitution adopted, conditions. . . .
12
 
 
2
Not to be extended. . . .
12
 
 
3
Combinations affecting price, production, or transportation prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
Creation by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(6)
Debts, relief by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(10)
Defined. . . .
12
 
 
5
Eminent domain, property subject to. . . .
12
 
1
0
Equal privileges and immunities. . . .
1
 
1
2
Foreign, not to be favored. . . .
12
 
 
7
Forfeiture of franchise
 
 
 
 
For unlawful combinations. . . .
12
 
2
2
Not to be remitted. . . .
12
 
 
3
Formation, by general and not by special laws. . . .
12
 
 
1
Franchise
 
 
 
 
Alienation or lease not to relieve liability. . . .
12
 
 
8
May be forfeited. . . .
12
 
2
2
Laws relating to may be amended or repealed. . . .
12
 
 
1
Legislative control. . . .
12
 
 
1
Liability
 
 
 
 
For receipt of bank deposits after insolvency. . . .
12
 
1
2
Not relieved by alienation or lease of franchise. . . .
12
 
 
8
Loan of school funds to, prohibited (Amended by Amendment 44). . . .
16
 
 
5
Money, issuance prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
1
Monopolies and trusts forbidden. . . .
12
 
2
2
State building authority. . . .
8
 
 
9
State
 
 
 
 
Not to subscribe to nor own stock. . . .
12
 
 
9
Not to surrender power to tax (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
4
State credit not to be loaned to. . . .
8
 
 
5
Stockholders
 
 
 
 
Liability. . . .
12
 
 
4
Liability in banking, insurance, and joint stock companies. . . .
12
 
1
1
May be joined as parties defendant. . . .
12
 
 
4
Stock
 
 
 
 
Increase, consent and notice necessary. . . .
12
 
 
6
Not to be owned by counties or cities. . . .
8
 
 
7
Restrictions on issuance. . . .
12
 
 
6
Sue and be sued, right and liability. . . .
12
 
 
5
Taxation of property, method of (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
3
Telephone and telegraph lines, organization to construct. . . .
12
 
1
9
(See Franchise)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corrupt solicitation
 
 
 
 
Compulsory testimony in cases of. . . .
2
 
3
0
Disqualification for holding office. . . .
2
 
3
0
Punishment to be provided by legislature. . . .
2
 
3
0
 
 
 
 
 
Corruption in office
 
 
 
 
Judges, attorney general and prosecuting attorneys removable by legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Corruption of blood
 
 
 
 
Conviction not to work. . . .
1
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
County
 
 
 
 
Apportionment
 
 
 
 
Of representatives among. . . .
22
 
 
2
Of senators. . . .
22
 
 
1
Assignment of superior court judges. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
 
4
 
 
5
Bonds, nonrecourse revenue for industrial development projects. . . .
32
 
 
1
Classification. . . .
11
 
 
5
Combined city and county. . . .
11
 
1
6
Corporate bonds or stocks not to be owned. . . .
8
 
 
7
County seat removal. . . .
11
 
 
2
Not to be changed by special act. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
Credit not to be loaned, exceptions. . . .
8
 
 
7
Debts
 
 
 
 
Apportionment on division or enlargement. . . .
11
 
 
3
Limit of. . . .
8
 
 
6
Private property not to be taken in satisfaction of. . . .
11
 
1
3
Division, how effected. . . .
11
 
 
3
Existing to be legal subdivision of state. . . .
11
 
 
1
Government, legislature to provide system. . . .
11
 
 
4
Home rule charter, authorized. . . .
11
 
 
4
For combined city-county. . . .
11
 
1
6
Indebtedness, limit of. . . .
8
 
 
6
Additional, assent of voters necessary. . . .
8
 
 
6
Assessment as basis of, how ascertained. . . .
8
 
 
6
Restriction as to purpose. . . .
8
 
 
6
Lines, not to be changed by special act. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
Location of county seat not to be changed by special act. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
Moneys to be deposited with treasurer. . . .
11
 
1
5
Use of, by official, a felony. . . .
11
 
1
4
New county, formation by special act not prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
Restrictions on. . . .
11
 
 
3
Officers
 
 
 
 
Election, duties, terms, compensation. . . .
11
 
 
5
Increase in compensation during term. . . .
30
 
 
1
Recall of officers (See Recall)
 
 
 
 
Police and sanitary regulations, power to enforce. . . .
11
 
1
1
School funds may be invested in bonds of (Amended by Amendment 44). . . .
16
 
 
5
Seal. . . .
27
 
 
9
Stock or bonds of corporation not to be owned. . . .
8
 
 
7
Superior court located in each county. . . .
4
 
 
5
Taxation, power to assess and collect. . . .
11
 
1
2
Exemption of county property from taxation. . . .
7
 
 
1
Taxes, liability for proportionate share of state. . . .
11
 
 
9
Local, legislature not to impose. . . .
11
 
1
2
One percent limitation. . . .
7
 
 
2
Township organization in. . . .
11
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
County attorney (See Prosecuting attorney)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
County clerk
 
 
 
 
Accountability. . . .
11
 
 
5
Clerk of superior court, ex officio. . . .
4
 
2
6
Duties, term, and salary, legislature to provide. . . .
11
 
 
5
Election to be provided for by legislature. . . .
11
 
 
5
First under Constitution, time of. . . .
27
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
County commissioners
 
 
 
 
Election, compensation, etc., legislature to provide. . . .
11
 
 
5
Vacancies in legislature, partisan county elective office, filled by. . . .
2
 
1
5
Vacancies in township, precinct, and road district offices filled by. . . .
11
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
County indebtedness
 
 
 
 
Apportionment, when county divided or enlarged. . . .
11
 
 
3
Rights of creditors not affected. . . .
11
 
 
3
Increase permitted for water, light and sewers. . . .
8
 
 
6
Limit of. . . .
8
 
 
6
Private property not to be taken in satisfaction of. . . .
11
 
1
3
 
 
 
 
 
County lines
 
 
 
 
Change by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
 
 
 
 
 
County officers
 
 
 
 
Accountability for fees. . . .
11
 
 
5
Bonds unaffected by change in government. . . .
27
 
1
4
Compensation to be regulated by legislature. . . .
11
 
 
5
Classification of counties for purpose of fixing compensation. . . .
11
 
 
5
Increase during term. . . .
30
 
 
1
Duties and term to be prescribed by legislature. . . .
11
 
 
5
Election
 
 
 
 
Biennial. . . .
6
 
 
8
Legislature to provide for the election of. . . .
11
 
 
5
Time of. . . .
6
 
 
8
Eligibility restricted to two terms in succession (Repealed by Amendment 22). . . .
11
 
 
7
Fees
 
 
 
 
Accountability for. . . .
11
 
 
5
Use of, a felony. . . .
11
 
1
4
Partisan elective, vacancies, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
Public money, use of, felonious. . . .
11
 
1
4
Recall of (See Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
Salaries. . . .
11
 
 
5,8
Succession of duties, in emergency, temporary, legislature. . . .
2
 
4
2
Term of office not to be extended. . . .
11
 
 
8
Term, power of legislature to prescribe. . . .
11
 
 
5
Territorial, how long to hold office. . . .
27
 
1
4
Vacancies, how filled. . . .
11
 
 
6
Vacancies, partisan elective offices, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
County seat
 
 
 
 
Change or location by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
Continuity of government, enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Removal, proceedings for. . . .
11
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
County treasurer
 
 
 
 
Election, compensation, duties and accountability, legislature to provide. . . .
11
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Court commissioners
 
 
 
 
Appointment and powers. . . .
4
 
2
3
Excepted from prohibition against compensation by fees. . . .
4
 
1
3
 
 
 
 
 
Court of appeals
 
 
 
 
Administration and procedure. . . .
4
 
3
0
Authorized. . . .
4
 
3
0
Conflicts with other constitutional provisions. . . .
4
 
3
0
Judges. . . .
4
 
3
0
Jurisdiction. . . .
4
 
3
0
Review of superior court actions. . . .
4
 
3
0
 
 
 
 
 
Courts
 
 
 
 
Inferior, legislature to provide. . . .
4
 
 
1
Jurisdiction and powers to be prescribed. . . .
4
 
1
2
Judicial power vested in specified courts. . . .
4
 
 
1
Officers to be salaried, exceptions. . . .
4
 
1
3
Of record
 
 
 
 
Defined. . . .
4
 
1
1
Judges not to practice law. . . .
4
 
1
9
Temporary performance of judicial duties. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
(See District courts; Inferior courts; Justice of Peace; Municipal courts; Probate courts; Superior court; Supreme court)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit
 
 
 
 
Agricultural promotional activities, use of commodity assessments. . . .
8
 
1
1
Energy, water, or stormwater or sewer services loans for conservation. . . .
8
 
1
0
Of county or municipal corporations not to be given or loaned, exceptions. . . .
8
 
 
7
Of state not to be given or loaned. . . .
8
 
 
5
 
12
 
 
9
Port district promotional activities. . . .
8
 
 
8
State building authority. . . .
8
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Crimes
 
 
 
 
Accused not required to criminate self. . . .
1
 
 
9
Except in case of bribery or corrupt solicitation. . . .
2
 
3
0
Conviction shall not work corruption of blood. . . .
1
 
1
5
Cruel punishment prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
4
Ex post facto laws not to be passed. . . .
1
 
2
3
Infamous, conviction as bar to voting. . . .
6
 
 
3
Persons charged with to be bailable. . . .
1
 
2
0
Prosecution may be by information. . . .
1
 
2
5
In name of state. . . .
4
 
2
7
(See Criminal actions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Criminal actions
 
 
 
 
Advance payment of money to secure rights of accused prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
2
Appeal, right of accused. . . .
1
 
2
2
Appearance by accused in person or counsel. . . .
1
 
2
2
Double jeopardy, prohibition against. . . .
1
 
 
9
Evidence, accused not required to incriminate self. . . .
1
 
 
9
Jurisdiction
 
 
 
 
Appellate of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Of offenses committed on public conveyances. . . .
1
 
2
2
Original of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Limitation by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(17)
Process, style of. . . .
4
 
2
7
Prosecution by information allowed. . . .
1
 
2
5
In name of state. . . .
4
 
2
7
On change from territorial to state government. . . .
27
 
 
5
Rights of accused. . . .
1
 
2
2
(See Actions; Crimes)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cruel punishment
 
 
 
 
Not to be inflicted. . . .
1
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Damage
 
 
 
 
To private property for public or private use to be compensated. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Dangerous employments
 
 
 
 
Protection to persons engaged in. . . .
2
 
3
5
 
 
 
 
 
Death
 
 
 
 
Succession to office upon death or disability of governor. . . .
3
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Debate
 
 
 
 
Members of legislature not liable for words spoken. . . .
2
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Debts
 
 
 
 
Corporate, fictitious increase void. . . .
12
 
 
6
Liability of stockholders. . . .
12
 
 
4,11
Due territory to inure to state. . . .
27
 
 
3
Imprisonment for, prohibited, exception. . . .
1
 
1
7
Municipal corporations, limitation on. . . .
8
 
 
6
Release by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(10)
State building authority. . . .
8
 
 
9
Limitation. . . .
8
 
 
1(g)
State, power to contract. . . .
8
 
 
1-3
In case of invasion, insurrection, etc.. . . .
8
 
 
2
Limitation on power . . . .
8
 
 
1,3
Territorial, assumed by state. . . .
26
 
 
3
(See City; County indebtedness; Indebtedness of corporations; State indebtedness)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Decisions
 
 
 
 
Superior court judge, within what time. . . .
4
 
2
0
Supreme court, in writing and grounds stated. . . .
4
 
 
2
Publication, free to anyone. . . .
4
 
2
1
Reporter for, appointment. . . .
4
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Declaration of rights
 
 
 
 
Statement in Constitution. . . .
1
 
 
1-32
 
 
 
 
 
Deeds
 
 
 
 
Validation by special law prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(9)
 
 
 
 
 
Defects and omissions in law
 
 
 
 
Report to governor by supreme judges. . . .
4
 
2
5
To supreme by superior judges. . . .
4
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
Defense
 
 
 
 
Of officer removed on charges. . . .
4
 
 
9
Right of accused in criminal actions. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Deficits in revenue
 
 
 
 
State may contract debts to meet. . . .
8
 
 
1
Tax may be levied to pay. . . .
7
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
Delinquency in office (See Corruption in office)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
 
 
 
 
Bank officers liable for, when. . . .
12
 
1
2
Public moneys with treasurer required. . . .
11
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Depot
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of public offense committed at. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Developmentally disabled
 
 
 
 
Trust funds, investments. . . .
29
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Disability
 
 
 
 
Property of person under, cannot be affected by special laws. . . .
2
 
2
8(4)
 
 
 
 
 
Disapproval of bills
 
 
 
 
By governor. . . .
3
 
1
2
Initiative measure. . . .
2
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Discipline
 
 
 
 
Of state militia, legislature to prescribe. . . .
10
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Disclaimer
 
 
 
 
State's title to patented lands. . . .
17
 
 
2
Unappropriated public and Indian lands. . . .
26
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Discrimination
 
 
 
 
By common carrier prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
5,18
By telegraph and telephone companies in handling messages prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
9
Education to be provided all children. . . .
9
 
 
1
In favor of foreign corporations, prohibited. . . .
12
 
 
7
Railroad
 
 
 
 
Prohibited from favoring one express company. . . .
12
 
2
1
Prohibited from favoring one telegraph company. . . .
12
 
1
9
 
 
 
 
 
Disorderly behavior
 
 
 
 
Each house may punish for. . . .
2
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Disqualification
 
 
 
 
On conviction for bribery or corrupt solicitation. . . .
2
 
3
0
On impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
District courts
 
 
 
 
Equity jurisdiction. . . .
4
 
 
6
Transfer of causes from territorial to superior court. . . .
27
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
District officers
 
 
 
 
Duties, term, compensation, legislature to prescribe. . . .
11
 
 
5
Election
 
 
 
 
Biennial. . . .
6
 
 
8
Legislature to provide for. . . .
11
 
 
5
Time of. . . .
6
 
 
8
Recall of. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Road district, vacancy. . . .
11
 
 
6
Territorial, to hold office until when. . . .
27
 
1
4
Official bonds unaffected by change in government. . . .
27
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Ditches
 
 
 
 
Taking of private property for. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Divorce
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Legislature not to grant. . . .
2
 
2
4
(See Annulment of marriage)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Docks
 
 
 
 
Legislature may authorize lease of harbor areas, limitations. . . .
15
 
 
2
(See Area reserved; Harbors)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Double jeopardy
 
 
 
 
Prohibition against. . . .
1
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Drains
 
 
 
 
Taking of private property for. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Drugs and medicines
 
 
 
 
Legislature to regulate sale. . . .
20
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Due process of law
 
 
 
 
Life, liberty, property not to be taken without. . . .
1
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings
 
 
 
 
Combinations by common carriers to share, prohibited (Repealed by Amendment 67). . . .
12
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Education
 
 
 
 
Higher education permanent funds. . . .
16
 
 
6
No distinction on account of race, color or sex. . . .
9
 
 
1
Provision for, to be made by state. . . .
9
 
 
1
Sale of lands for purposes of. . . .
9
 
 
3
(See Common schools; Public schools)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effective date
 
 
 
 
Of bills, etc.. . . .
2
 
4
1
Of Constitution. . . .
27
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Elections
 
 
 
 
Ballot required, form. . . .
6
 
 
6
Civil interference prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
9
Constitution
 
 
 
 
Amendment of, submission to vote. . . .
23
 
 
1
Calling convention to revise. . . .
23
 
 
2
Revision, submission of instrument. . . .
23
 
 
3
Vote on adoption of first, under territorial laws. . . .
27
 
1
5
Contest for office of superior judge (first election). . . .
27
 
1
2
County home-rule charter. . . .
11
 
 
4
County seat, removal of. . . .
11
 
 
2
Criminals, insane persons, idiots excluded from elective franchise. . . .
6
 
 
3
Electors (See Electors)
 
 
 
 
Executive officers, elections of. . . .
3
 
 
1
First election according to territorial laws. . . .
27
 
1
5
Of representative to congress (Repealed by Amendment 74). . . .
27
 
1
3
Free, equal and undisturbed. . . .
1
 
1
9
Freeholders to frame city charter. . . .
11
 
1
0
Incompetent persons, disqualification. . . .
6
 
 
3
Increasing municipal indebtedness. . . .
8
 
 
6
Initiative measures (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Judges
 
 
 
 
Of court of appeals. . . .
4
 
3
0
Of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
5,29
Of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
3
Legislative, to be viva voce. . . .
2
 
2
7
Legislature
 
 
 
 
Each house judge of its own. . . .
2
 
 
8
Representatives. . . .
2
 
 
4,5
Senators. . . .
2
 
 
6
Mentally incompetent persons. . . .
6
 
 
3
Military interference prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
9
Officers
 
 
 
 
Not regulated by Constitution, legislature to provide for. . . .
27
 
1
1
Under Constitution, time of first. . . .
27
 
 
7
Presidential elections, voter's residence. . . .
6
 
 
1A
Privilege of voters from arrest at. . . .
6
 
 
5
Qualifications of voters (See Voters)
 
 
 
 
Recall of officers (See Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
Referendum (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Registration law to be enacted. . . .
6
 
 
7
School, women may be accorded franchise (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
Seat of government, determination. . . .
14
 
 
1
Secrecy of ballot required. . . .
6
 
 
6
State officers, executive
 
 
 
 
Certificates of election to be given. . . .
3
 
 
4
Contests, legislature to decide. . . .
3
 
 
4
Equal vote, legislature to choose. . . .
3
 
 
4
Returns to secretary of state. . . .
3
 
 
4
Declaration of result. . . .
3
 
 
4
Supreme court judges. . . .
4
 
 
3
Superior court judges. . . .
4
 
 
5,29
Time of, for state, county and district officers. . . .
6
 
 
8
Vacancy in office of governor, election to fill. . . .
3
 
1
0
Voter qualifications. . . .
6
 
 
1
(See Vote; Voter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elective franchise
 
 
 
 
Denial on account of sex prohibited in school elections (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
Idiots, insane persons and convicted felons excluded from. . . .
6
 
 
3
Presidential elections, voter's residence. . . .
6
 
 
1A
(See Elections; Electors; Voter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Electors
 
 
 
 
Exempt from military duty, when. . . .
6
 
 
5
Privilege from arrest at election, except. . . .
6
 
 
5
Qualifications of voters (See Voter)
 
 
 
 
Residence not lost in certain cases. . . .
6
 
 
4
Secrecy in voting, legislature to secure. . . .
6
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Eligibility
 
 
 
 
Judges of supreme and superior courts, qualifications. . . .
4
 
1
7
Ineligible to other than judicial offices. . . .
4
 
1
5
Members of legislature
 
 
 
 
Ineligible to offices created by them. . . .
2
 
1
3
Qualifications. . . .
2
 
 
7
State officers, qualifications. . . .
3
 
2
5
Voters (See Elections; Voter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency clause
 
 
 
 
Act non-referrable. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency, national
 
 
 
 
(See Invasion and attack)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eminent domain
 
 
 
 
Compensation required. . . .
1
 
1
6
Corporate property and franchises subject to. . . .
12
 
1
0
Judicial question, use for which property taken is. . . .
1
 
1
6
Jury to ascertain compensation, waiver. . . .
1
 
1
6
Private use, taking of property for prohibited, exceptions. . . .
1
 
1
6
Reclamation of land is public use. . . .
1
 
1
6
Rights-of-way to be compensated for. . . .
1
 
1
6
Settlement of land is public use. . . .
1
 
1
6
Telegraph and telephone companies granted right. . . .
12
 
1
9
Ways of necessity, taking of private property for private use. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Emoluments, privileges and powers
 
 
 
 
Hereditary, prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
8
 
 
 
 
 
Employments dangerous to life
 
 
 
 
Legislature to protect persons in. . . .
2
 
3
5
 
 
 
 
 
Enacting clause
 
 
 
 
Of statutes. . . .
2
 
1
8
Initiated acts. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
 
 
 
 
 
Enemy attack, emergency due to
 
 
 
 
(See Invasion and attack)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy, water, or stormwater or sewer services conservation
Loaning of credit for structures or equipment. . . .
8
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Enumeration of rights
 
 
 
 
Not to deny others reserved. . . .
1
 
3
0
 
 
 
 
 
Equal rights
 
 
 
 
Not to be denied because of sex. . . .
31
 
 
1,2
 
 
 
 
 
Equal suffrage . . . .
6
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Evidence
 
 
 
 
Contested election (first election) for superior judge, manner of taking. . . .
27
 
1
2
Criminating, person not compelled to give against himself. . . .
1
 
 
9
Except in bribery cases. . . .
2
 
3
0
Treason, what necessary for conviction. . . .
1
 
2
7
(See Testimony)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excessive bail and fines
 
 
 
 
Not to be imposed. . . .
1
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Exclusive legislation
 
 
 
 
Congress has over certain lands of United States. . . .
25
 
 
1
Subject to state's right to serve process. . . .
25
 
 
1
Over unallotted Indian lands. . . .
26
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Exclusive privileges
 
 
 
 
Of unorganized corporations, invalid, when. . . .
12
 
 
2
Prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Excursion and commutation tickets
 
 
 
 
Carrier may grant special rates. . . .
12
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Execution
 
 
 
 
Private property not to be taken for public debt. . . .
11
 
1
3
Rolling stock of railroad liable to. . . .
12
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Executive department
 
 
 
 
Consists of certain officers. . . .
3
 
 
1
Election of officers of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Records of to be kept by secretary of state. . . .
3
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Executive power
 
 
 
 
Supreme, vested in governor. . . .
3
 
 
2
(See Governor)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exemptions
 
 
 
 
Homestead, from forced sale. . . .
19
 
 
1
Military duty, to whom. . . .
10
 
 
6
Taxation, what property free from. . . .
7
 
 
1
Indian lands exempt, when. . . .
26
 
 
2
Lands and property of United States. . . .
26
 
 
2
Retired persons. . . .
7
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Existing rights
 
 
 
 
Change in government not to affect. . . .
27
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
 
 
 
Constitutional convention to be provided for. . . .
27
 
1
9
State may contract debts to meet. . . .
8
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Ex post facto law
 
 
 
 
Passage prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
3
 
 
 
 
 
Express companies
 
 
 
 
Railroads to grant equal terms to all. . . .
12
 
2
1
 
 
 
 
 
Expulsion of members
 
 
 
 
Powers of each house. . . .
2
 
 
9
Restrictions on. . . .
2
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Extension of time for collection of taxes
 
 
 
 
Special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(5)
 
 
 
 
 
Extinguishment of debts
 
 
 
 
Special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(10)
 
 
 
 
 
Extra compensation
 
 
 
 
Prohibited to public officers, etc.. . . .
2
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
Extra session
 
 
 
 
Legislature, when to be convened. . . .
3
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Factories
 
 
 
 
Employees to be protected. . . .
2
 
3
5
 
 
 
 
 
Fares and freights (See Railroad companies)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Farms
 
 
 
 
Taxation based on actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Federal officers
 
 
 
 
Not eligible to legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Fees
 
 
 
 
Accountability of county and local officers for. . . .
11
 
 
5
Accused in criminal cases as required to advance. . . .
1
 
2
2
Certain used exclusively for highway purposes. . . .
2
 
4
0
Judicial officers prohibited from receiving. . . .
4
 
1
3
Justices of the peace not to receive, when. . . .
4
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Felony
 
 
 
 
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Use of public money by officer. . . .
11
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Ferries
 
 
 
 
Authorization by special legislation forbidden. . . .
2
 
2
8(3)
 
 
 
 
 
Fictitious issue
 
 
 
 
Of stock or indebtedness void. . . .
12
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Fines
 
 
 
 
Accrued to territory inure to state. . . .
27
 
 
3
Excessive, not to be imposed. . . .
1
 
1
4
Governor has power to remit. . . .
3
 
1
1
Must report remissions to legislature. . . .
3
 
1
1
Remission by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(14)
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal statement
 
 
 
 
Annual publication required. . . .
7
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Flumes
 
 
 
 
Taking of private property for. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Forcible entry and detainer
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign corporations
 
 
 
 
Not to be favored. . . .
12
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign officers
 
 
 
 
Not eligible to legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Forfeiture
 
 
 
 
Accrued to territory inures to state. . . .
27
 
 
3
Corporate charter or franchise, no remission. . . .
12
 
 
3
Estate, conviction not to work. . . .
1
 
1
5
Franchise, for combination in restraint of trade. . . .
12
 
2
2
Governor has power to remit. . . .
3
 
1
1
Must report remissions to legislature. . . .
3
 
1
1
Judicial office, absence causes. . . .
4
 
 
8
Remission by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(14)
 
 
 
 
 
Forts, dockyards, etc.
 
 
 
 
Congress to have exclusive control. . . .
25
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Forty mill limitation
 
 
 
 
(Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Franchise
 
 
 
 
Alienation or lease not to relieve liability. . . .
12
 
 
8
Corporate, creation by special act forbidden. . . .
12
 
 
1
Extension by legislature prohibited. . . .
12
 
 
3
Forfeiture for unlawful combinations. . . .
12
 
2
2
Forfeiture not to be remitted. . . .
12
 
 
3
Invalid, if unorganized, when. . . .
12
 
 
2
Irrevocable grant prohibited. . . .
1
 
 
8
Liability not relieved by lease, etc.. . . .
12
 
 
8
Subject to eminent domain. . . .
12
 
1
0
Taxation, state not to surrender (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
4
(See Corporations; Elections)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freedom of conscience
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed in matters of religious belief. . . .
1
 
1
1
(See Religion)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freedom of speech and press
 
 
 
 
Guaranteed to every person. . . .
1
 
 
5
Legislators not liable for words in debate. . . .
2
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Free passes
 
 
 
 
Grant of, to state officers prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
0
Public officers forbidden to accept. . . .
2
 
3
9
 
 
 
 
 
Freight rates
 
 
 
 
Regulation by legislature authorized. . . .
12
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Fundamental principles
 
 
 
 
Frequent recurrence to, essential. . . .
1
 
3
2
 
 
 
 
 
Funds (See Appropriations; Common school construction fund; Common school fund; Higher education permanent funds; Highway fund; Industrial insurance trust fund; Public money; School fund)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government
 
 
 
 
Change of
 
 
 
 
Completion of pending actions. . . .
27
 
 
5,8
Continuance of existing laws and rights. . . .
27
 
 
1,2
Emergency, continuance of government, legislative power. . . .
2
 
4
2
Perpetuity of, what essential. . . .
1
 
3
2
Purposes of. . . .
1
 
 
1
Source of powers. . . .
1
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Governor
 
 
 
 
Appointment of regents, etc., of state institutions. . . .
13
 
 
1
Approval of laws. . . .
3
 
1
2
Assignment of superior judge to other county. . . .
4
 
 
5,7
Attorney general, succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Auditor, succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Commander-in-chief of state militia. . . .
3
 
 
8
Commissioner of public lands, succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Commissions issued by state, signed by. . . .
3
 
1
5
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Election to fill vacancy in office. . . .
3
 
1
0
Execution of laws. . . .
3
 
 
5
Extension of leave of absence of judicial officer. . . .
4
 
 
8
Extra session of legislature, power to convene. . . .
3
 
 
7
Failure of person regularly elected to qualify, succession on. . . .
3
 
1
0
Impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
1,2
Information in writing may be required from state officers. . . .
3
 
 
5
Laws, may call militia to execute. . . .
10
 
 
2
Lieutenant governor, succession of to office. . . .
3
 
1
0
Messages to legislature. . . .
3
 
 
6
Militia officers commissioned by. . . .
10
 
 
2
Pardoning power vested in. . . .
3
 
 
9
Report to legislature of pardons, etc., granted. . . .
3
 
1
1
Restrictions prescribed by law. . . .
3
 
 
9
Records kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Remission of fines and forfeitures. . . .
3
 
1
1
Report to legislature with reasons. . . .
3
 
1
1
Removal or disability, who to act. . . .
3
 
1
0
Residence at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Secretary of state as succeeding to office. . . .
3
 
1
0
Special session of legislature, power to convene. . . .
2
 
1
2
Succession in case of vacancy. . . .
3
 
1
0
Superintendent of public instruction, succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Supreme executive power vested in. . . .
3
 
 
2
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
2
Treasurer, succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Vacancies
 
 
 
 
In certain state offices, filled by. . . .
3
 
1
3
In legislature, filled by, when. . . .
2
 
1
5
In superior court, filled by. . . .
4
 
 
5
In supreme court, filled by. . . .
4
 
 
3
Vacancy in office of. . . .
3
 
1
0
Succession, enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Veto of bill or sections and return with objections. . . .
3
 
1
2
Measures initiated by or referred to the people. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
 
 
 
 
 
Grand jury
 
 
 
 
Summoned only on order of superior court. . . .
1
 
2
6
 
 
 
 
 
Granted lands
 
 
 
 
Sale of. . . .
16
 
 
1-4
(See Lands; Public lands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Habeas corpus
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction
 
 
 
 
Original and appellate of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Suspension of writ prohibited, except. . . .
1
 
1
3
Writs
 
 
 
 
Issuance and service on nonjudicial days. . . .
4
 
 
6
Judges of supreme court may issue. . . .
4
 
 
4
Returnable before whom. . . .
4
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Harbors
 
 
 
 
Area to be reserved for landings, etc.. . . .
15
 
 
1
Commission to establish harbor lines. . . .
15
 
 
1
Restrictions on sale by state of lands or rights. . . .
15
 
 
1
(See Area reserved; Docks; Wharves)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Head of family
 
 
 
 
Power of legislature to exempt property of from taxation. . . .
7
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Health
 
 
 
 
(See Public health)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Heir at law
 
 
 
 
Not to be determined by special law. . . .
2
 
2
8(1)
 
 
 
 
 
High crimes or misdemeanors
 
 
 
 
Impeachment of public officers for. . . .
5
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
High schools
 
 
 
 
Included in public school system. . . .
9
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Higher education permanent funds
 
 
 
 
Investment. . . .
16
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Highway fund. . . .
2
 
4
0
 
 
 
 
 
Highways
 
 
 
 
Opening or altering by special legislation prohibited, exceptions. . . .
2
 
2
8(2)
(See Streets and roads)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Holiday
 
 
 
 
(See Legal holiday)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home
 
 
 
 
Privacy of, guaranteed. . . .
1
 
 
7
Soldiers not to be quartered in, except. . . .
1
 
3
1
 
 
 
 
 
Home-rule charter
 
 
 
 
Counties authorized to frame. . . .
11
 
 
4
For combined city-county. . . .
11
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Homestead
 
 
 
 
Exemption from forced sale. . . .
19
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
House of representatives
 
 
 
 
Elections, biennial after 1890. . . .
2
 
 
5
Legislative authority vested in. . . .
2
 
 
1
Members, how and when chosen. . . .
2
 
 
4,5
Number of representatives. . . .
2
 
 
2
Powers
 
 
 
 
Impeachment, sole power vested in. . . .
5
 
 
1
Legislative, vested in. . . .
2
 
 
1
Quorum of house. . . .
2
 
 
8
Redistricting. . . .
2
 
4
3
Vacancy, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
(See Legislature; Representatives)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Immigration
 
 
 
 
Bureau of, established. . . .
2
 
3
4
 
 
 
 
 
Immunities
 
 
 
 
Electors privileged from arrest at elections. . . .
6
 
 
5
Equal to all citizens and corporations. . . .
1
 
1
2
Imprisonment for debt prohibited, except. . . .
1
 
1
7
Irrevocable grant of, prohibited. . . .
1
 
 
8
Loss or damage to property prohibited without just compensation. . . .
1
 
1
6
Members of legislature
 
 
 
 
Privileged from arrest, exceptions. . . .
2
 
1
6
Privileged from service of civil process, when. . . .
2
 
1
6
Salaries for legislators, elected state officials, and judges, referendum petition. . . .
28
 
 
1
Militia privileged from arrest at muster, except. . . .
10
 
 
5
Soldiers not to be quartered in homes, except. . . .
1
 
3
1
Special grant of, prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
2
Twice in jeopardy, accused not to be put. . . .
1
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Impeachment
 
 
 
 
House of representatives has sole power. . . .
5
 
 
1
Officers liable to. . . .
5
 
 
2
Judgment effects removal and disqualification for office. . . .
5
 
 
2
Liability to criminal prosecution. . . .
5
 
 
2
Trial by senate. . . .
5
 
 
1
Chief justice presides, when. . . .
5
 
 
1
(See Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Imposts
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Imprisonment for debt
 
 
 
 
Prohibited, except in case of absconding debtors. . . .
1
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Incompetency in office
 
 
 
 
Officers removable by legislature for, conditions. . . .
4
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Indebtedness of corporations
 
 
 
 
Fictitious increase void. . . .
12
 
 
6
Liability of stockholders. . . .
12
 
 
4
In bank, insurance and joint stock companies
12
 
1
1
Relief from. . . .
 
 
 
 
By lease or alienation of franchise prohibited. . . .
12
 
 
8
By special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(10)
(See Corporations)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indian lands
 
 
 
 
Disclaimed by state of title. . . .
26
 
 
2
Subject to jurisdiction of United States. . . .
26
 
 
2
Taxation of, when state may impose. . . .
26
 
 
2
Exemption from. . . .
26
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Indians
 
 
 
 
Exempt from property taxation, when. . . .
26
 
 
2
Excluded from enumeration of inhabitants (Repealed by Amendment 74). . . .
2
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Indictment
 
 
 
 
Prosecutions of offenses by. . . .
1
 
2
5
Right of accused to copy of. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Individual rights
 
 
 
 
Government to protect and maintain. . . .
1
 
 
1
Secured by recurrence to fundamental principles. . . .
1
 
3
2
 
 
 
 
 
Individual security
 
 
 
 
Private affairs not to be disturbed. . . .
1
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Industrial development
 
 
 
 
Nonrecourse revenue bonds. . . .
32
 
 
1
Port districts. . . .
8
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
Industrial insurance trust fund
 
 
 
 
Investments of. . . .
29
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Infamous crimes
 
 
 
 
Persons convicted of, excluded from elective franchise. . . .
6
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Infants (See Children; Minors)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inferior courts
 
 
 
 
Appeal lies to superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Jurisdiction and powers, legislature to prescribe. . . .
4
 
1
2
Legislature to provide. . . .
4
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Information
 
 
 
 
Offenses may be prosecuted by. . . .
1
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
Initiative and referendum
 
 
 
 
Amendment of acts approved by the people
 
 
 
 
(Superseded by Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
 
1(c)
(Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
4
1
Amendment of measure submitted to legislature. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Ballot where conflicting measures are submitted to the people. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Certification of petitions. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Change or amendment of initiative measure, prohibition against (Superseded by Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
 
1(c)
(Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
4
1
Conflicting measures. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Effective date of acts or bills subject to referendum (Superseded by Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
 
1(c)
(Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
4
1
Effective date of measure after approval on submission to the people. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Election at which proposed measure is submitted to voter. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Election for amendment or repeal of bills approved by electors (Superseded by Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
 
1(c)
(Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
4
1
Exceptions from power of referendum. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
Extent of power of referendum. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
Filing petition. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Legislature, referendum through action of. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
Lotteries, sixty percent vote required. . . .
2
 
2
4
Majority vote as required for approval of measure submitted. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Member of legislature as retaining right to introduce measure. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Number of votes required to approve measure. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Part of bill, effect of filing referendum petition against. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Percentage of voters required on referendum petition. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
Percentage of voters required to propose measures by petition. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Petition, referendum on. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
 
2
 
 
1(d)
Petition to propose measures. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
 
2
 
 
1(d)
Precedence of initiative measures over other bills. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Proposal of different measure by legislature. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Publication of measures referred to the people. . . .
2
 
 
1(e)
Regular election, reference of measures at. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Rejection of initiative measure by legislature. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Repeal of bill approved (Superseded by Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
 
1(c)
(Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
4
1
Reservation by the people of the power of initiative. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Reservation of power in the people. . . .
2
 
 
1
Reservation of power of referendum. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
Salaries for legislators, elected state officials, and judges, referendum petition. . . .
28
 
 
1
Secretary of state, certification of results of initiative to legislature. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Secretary of state, filing referendum petition with. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Secretary of state, initiative petition filed with. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Self-executing, amendment as. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Signatures required. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Special election, reference of measures to people at. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Special indebtedness, how authorized. . . .
8
 
 
3
Style of bill proposed by initiative petition. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Time for filing referendum petition against measure passed by legislature. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Veto power of governor not extended to initiatives or referendums. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
 
 
 
 
 
Injunction
 
 
 
 
Issuance and service on nonjudicial days. . . .
4
 
 
6
Equity jurisdiction of superior and district court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Insane person
 
 
 
 
Excluded from elective franchise. . . .
6
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Insolvency
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Receipt of bank deposits, liability of officers. . . .
12
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Instruments
 
 
 
 
Validation by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(9)
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance companies
 
 
 
 
Liability of stockholders. . . .
12
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
 
 
 
Application of school fund interest. . . .
9
 
 
3
On certain state debts to be provided for. . . .
8
 
 
1
Private interest in bills to be disclosed by legislators. . . .
2
 
3
0
Regulation by special law prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(13)
 
 
 
 
 
Intoxicating liquors (See Prohibition)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Invalid instruments
 
 
 
 
Validation by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(9)
 
 
 
 
 
Invasion and attack
 
 
 
 
Government continuity, legislative authority. . . .
2
 
4
2
State may contract debts above limit to repel. . . .
8
 
 
2
Suspension of habeas corpus allowed. . . .
1
 
1
3
 
 
 
 
 
Investment
 
 
 
 
Higher education permanent funds. . . .
16
 
 
6
Industrial insurance trust fund. . . .
29
 
 
1
Public pension and retirement funds. . . .
29
 
 
1
School funds. . . .
9
 
 
3
 
16
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Irrigation
 
 
 
 
Use of waters for, deemed public use. . . .
21
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Jeopardy
 
 
 
 
No person to be twice put in for same offense. . . .
1
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Joint senatorial or representative district
 
 
 
 
Filling of vacancy. . . .
2
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Joint stock companies
 
 
 
 
Combinations in restraint of trade forbidden. . . .
12
 
2
2
Liability of stockholders. . . .
12
 
1
1
Term "corporation" includes. . . .
12
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Journal
 
 
 
 
Each house to keep. . . .
2
 
1
1
Entry of ayes and noes
 
 
 
 
On demand of one-sixth. . . .
2
 
2
1
On introduction of bills later than ten days before close of session. . . .
2
 
3
6
On nominations of officers for state institutions. . . .
13
 
 
1
On passage of bill. . . .
2
 
2
2
On passage of emergency clause (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
On proposed constitutional amendments. . . .
23
 
 
1
Publication of, except portions requiring secrecy. . . .
2
 
1
1
Votes
 
 
 
 
On elections by legislature entered. . . .
2
 
2
7
On removal of judges, etc., entered. . . .
4
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Judge pro tempore
 
 
 
 
In superior court, provision for. . . .
4
 
 
2(a),7
Temporary judicial duties in supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
 
 
 
 
 
Judges
 
 
 
 
Absence from state vacates office. . . .
4
 
 
8
Except where governor extends leave of absence. . . .
4
 
 
8
Not to charge juries as to matters of fact. . . .
4
 
1
6
But to declare the law. . . .
4
 
1
6
Practice of law prohibited. . . .
4
 
1
9
Removal by supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
1
Removal from office by legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
Retirement. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Retirement by supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
1
Salaries may be increased. . . .
30
 
 
1
Salaries payable quarterly. . . .
4
 
1
4
(See Judges of court of appeals; Judges pro tempore; Judges of superior court; Judges of supreme court)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Judges of court of appeals. . . .
4
 
3
0
 
 
 
 
 
Judges of superior court
 
 
 
 
Court commissioners, appointment of. . . .
4
 
2
3
Decisions within ninety days after submission. . . .
4
 
2
0
Disqualified unless admitted to practice in state. . . .
4
 
1
7
Each judge invested with powers of all. . . .
4
 
 
5
May sit in any county. . . .
4
 
 
5
Elections of. . . .
4
 
 
5,29
First election. . . .
27
 
1
2
Ineligible to other than judicial office. . . .
4
 
1
5
Not to charge juries as to matters of fact. . . .
4
 
1
6
But to declare the law. . . .
4
 
1
6
Oath of office prescribed for. . . .
4
 
2
8
Other superior court, duties in. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Practice of law prohibited. . . .
4
 
1
9
Pro tempore judge. . . .
4
 
 
2(a),7
Recall, judges not subject to. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Removal by supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
1
Report defects in law to supreme court. . . .
4
 
2
5
Retirement. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Rules of court, shall establish. . . .
4
 
2
4
Salaries (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Apportionment of. . . .
4
 
1
3
Increase in salary. . . .
30
 
 
1
Sessions of court may be held in any county on request. . . .
4
 
 
7
Supreme court duty, performance upon request. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Term of office and when begins. . . .
4
 
 
5
Temporary judicial duties. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Writs may be issued by. . . .
4
 
 
6
(See Judges; Superior court)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Judges of supreme court
 
 
 
 
Chief justice, how determined. . . .
4
 
 
3
Clerk to be appointed by. . . .
4
 
2
2
Disqualified, unless admitted to practice in state. . . .
4
 
1
7
Election of. . . .
4
 
 
3
Ineligible to other than judicial office. . . .
4
 
1
5
Issuance of writs authorized. . . .
4
 
 
4
Oath of office prescribed. . . .
4
 
2
8
Practice of law prohibited. . . .
4
 
1
9
Recall, judges not subject to. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Removal by supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
1
Reporter, appointment of. . . .
4
 
1
8
Reports of defects in laws to governor. . . .
4
 
2
5
Retirement. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Salaries (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Increase in salary. . . .
30
 
 
1
Payment. . . .
4
 
1
3
Temporary judicial duties, power to authorize. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Term of office. . . .
4
 
 
3
Vacancies, how filled. . . .
4
 
 
3
(See Judges; Supreme court)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Judgment
 
 
 
 
Belonging to territory inures to state. . . .
27
 
 
4
Extent of, on impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
2
Of one judge of superior court to be of same force as of all. . . .
4
 
 
5
Of superior court to be given within ninety days after submission, except. . . .
4
 
2
0
 
 
 
 
 
Judicial administration
 
 
 
 
Must be open and without delay. . . .
1
 
1
0
Temporary performance of judicial duties. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
 
 
 
 
 
Judicial conduct, commission on. . . .
4
 
3
1
 
 
 
 
 
Judicial decisions
 
 
 
 
Of Supreme court
 
 
 
 
All decisions to be in writing and grounds stated. . . .
4
 
 
2
Concurrence by majority of court necessary. . . .
4
 
 
2
Publication required. . . .
4
 
2
1
Free to anyone. . . .
4
 
2
1
Reporter for, to be appointed. . . .
4
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Judicial officers
 
 
 
 
Absence forfeits office, when. . . .
4
 
 
8
Compensation by fees prohibited, except. . . .
4
 
1
3
Impeachment, liable to, exceptions. . . .
5
 
 
2
Oath of office prescribed. . . .
4
 
2
8
Recall, not subject to. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Removal by legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
Removal by supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
1
(See Court commissioners; Judges; Judges of supreme and superior courts; Justice of peace)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Judicial power
 
 
 
 
Vested in what courts. . . .
4
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Judicial qualifications commission
 
 
 
 
(See Commission on judicial conduct)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Judicial question
 
 
 
 
Public use in eminent domain. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction
 
 
 
 
Court of appeals. . . .
4
 
3
0
Equity. . . .
4
 
 
6
Inferior courts, legislature to prescribe. . . .
4
 
1
2
Justice of peace, as legislature may fix. . . .
4
 
1
0
Not to trench on courts of record. . . .
4
 
1
0
Of offenses committed on public conveyances. . . .
1
 
2
2
Superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
United States over reserved lands. . . .
25
 
 
1
(See Criminal action)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Juror
 
 
 
 
Number necessary for verdict. . . .
1
 
2
1
Religious beliefs not grounds of incompetency. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Jury
 
 
 
 
Charging, duty of judge. . . .
4
 
1
6
Criminal action, right of accused in. . . .
1
 
2
2
Eminent domain proceedings. . . .
1
 
1
6
Number in courts not of record. . . .
1
 
2
1
Right of trial by remains inviolate. . . .
1
 
2
1
Waiver in civil cases may be had. . . .
1
 
2
1
Verdict by less than twelve may be authorized. . . .
1
 
2
1
(See Grand jury; Juror)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Justice
 
 
 
 
Administration must be open and without delay. . . .
1
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Justice of peace
 
 
 
 
Appeal lies to superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Cannot be made court of record. . . .
4
 
1
1
Duties to be prescribed by legislature. . . .
4
 
1
0
Fees prohibited, when. . . .
4
 
1
0
Jurisdiction, legislature to determine. . . .
4
 
1
0
Not to trench on courts of record. . . .
4
 
1
0
Number, legislature to determine. . . .
4
 
1
0
Police justice in cities may be chosen from. . . .
4
 
1
0
Salary. . . .
4
 
1
0
Increase. . . .
30
 
 
1
Unsalaried, excepted from prohibition against compensation by fees. . . .
4
 
1
3
Vacancy in office, how filled. . . .
11
 
 
6
Vested with judicial power. . . .
4
 
 
1
(See Judicial officers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land commissioner (See Commissioner of public lands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lands
 
 
 
 
Alien ownership prohibited, exceptions (Repealed by Amendment 42). . . .
2
 
3
3
Granted lands, restrictions on sale. . . .
16
 
 
1
For educational purposes, sale of. . . .
16
 
 
2,3
Plat of state lands in cities required before sale. . . .
16
 
 
4
Limit on amount offered in one parcel. . . .
16
 
 
4
Quantity of state land that may be sold in one parcel. . . .
16
 
 
4
Reclamation, public use in taking for. . . .
1
 
1
6
Restrictions on selling school lands. . . .
16
 
 
2,3
Settlement, public use in taking property for. . . .
1
 
1
6
Taxation. . . .
7
 
 
 
Of Indians lands. . . .
26
 
 
2
Of lands of nonresidents. . . .
26
 
 
2
Of United States, none to be imposed. . . .
26
 
 
2
Timber and stone on state lands may be sold, how. . . .
16
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Law of the land
 
 
 
 
Constitution of United States is supreme. . . .
1
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Laws
 
 
 
 
Bills of attainder prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
3
Corporations, statutory regulations may be amended or repealed. . . .
12
 
 
1
Defects and omissions to be reported annually. . . .
4
 
2
5
Effective date
 
 
 
 
(Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
(Superseded by Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
 
1(c)
(Amendment 26). . . .
2
 
4
1
Enacting clause. . . .
2
 
1
8
Initiative measure. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Ex post facto, prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
3
Governor's approval, presentation for. . . .
3
 
1
2
Passage over veto. . . .
3
 
1
2
Without approval, how becomes effective. . . .
3
 
1
2
Impairing obligation of contracts prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
3
Initiative measures (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Legislative enactments to be by bill. . . .
2
 
1
8
Requisites on final passage of bill. . . .
2
 
2
2
Special legislation prohibited in certain cases. . . .
2
 
2
8
State debt authorized for some single work, conditions. . . .
8
 
 
3
Territorial, to remain in force until altered, except. . . .
27
 
 
2
(See Acts; Bill; Statutes)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lease
 
 
 
 
Of corporate franchise not to relieve from liability. . . .
12
 
 
8
Of harbor areas for building wharves, limitations. . . .
15
 
 
2
State building authority, by. . . .
8
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Legal holiday
 
 
 
 
Superior courts not open. . . .
4
 
 
6
Writs that may be issued and served on. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Legislature
 
 
 
 
COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION
 
 
 
 
Absentees, less than a quorum may compel their attendance. . . .
2
 
 
8
Adjournment, restrictions on. . . .
2
 
1
1
Apportionment of members. . . .
22
 
 
1,2
Reapportionment after each census. . . .
2
 
4
3
Authority generally. . . .
2
 
 
1
Bribery of members, how punished. . . .
2
 
3
0
Committees. . . .
2
 
1
2
Compensation and mileage of members (Partially repealed by Amendments 20 and 54). . . .
2
 
2
3
Consists of senate and house of representatives. . . .
2
 
 
1
Constitution, departure from during emergency due to enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Contempts punishable by each house. . . .
2
 
 
9
Convening in extra session at call of governor. . . .
3
 
 
7
Convening in extra session by legislature. . . .
2
 
1
2
Corrupt solicitation of members. . . .
2
 
3
0
Disorderly behavior punishable by each house. . . .
2
 
 
9
Election of members, each house judge of. . . .
2
 
 
8
Eligible to membership, who are. . . .
2
 
 
7
Expulsion of member requires two-thirds vote. . . .
2
 
 
9
Journal, each house to keep and publish. . . .
2
 
1
1
Members
 
 
 
 
From what civil offices excluded. . . .
2
 
1
3
Not liable for words spoken in debate. . . .
2
 
1
7
Private interest in bill to be disclosed. . . .
2
 
3
0
Privilege
 
 
 
 
From arrest, except. . . .
2
 
1
6
From civil process, when. . . .
2
 
1
6
Number of members. . . .
2
 
 
2
Office accepted under United States vacates seat. . . .
2
 
1
4
Officers
 
 
 
 
Each house to elect its own. . . .
2
 
1
0
Federal and foreign, ineligible to membership. . . .
2
 
1
4
Quorum, majority to constitute. . . .
2
 
 
8
Reapportionment after each census. . . .
2
 
4
3
Records, secretary of state to keep. . . .
3
 
1
7
Redistricting. . . .
2
 
4
3
Rules of proceedings, each house to determine. . . .
2
 
 
9
Sessions
 
 
 
 
Must be open, exceptions. . . .
2
 
1
1
Regular. . . .
2
 
1
2
Special. . . .
2
 
1
2
Time of meeting. . . .
2
 
1
2
Vacancies, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
Vote on elections to be viva voce. . . .
2
 
2
7
None when member has private interest in bill. . . .
2
 
3
0
DUTIES
 
 
 
 
Accountability of county and local officers to be provided for. . . .
11
 
 
5
Accounting for state receipts and expenditures to be prescribed. . . .
7
 
 
7
Appropriation for expenses of constitutional convention to be made. . . .
27
 
1
9
Bureau of statistics to be established. . . .
2
 
3
4
Cities, incorporation by general laws to be provided. . . .
11
 
1
0
Classification of counties, for purpose of prescribing compensation. . . .
11
 
 
5
Combinations affecting prices, etc., punishment to be provided. . . .
12
 
2
2
Commissioner of public lands, duties and compensation to be provided. . . .
3
 
2
3
Compensation
 
 
 
 
Of county and local officers to be regulated. . . .
11
 
 
5
Of officers, change during term (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Congressional districts, state to be divided into (Repealed by Amendment 74). . . .
27
 
1
3
Contested elections of state officers to be decided by. . . .
3
 
 
4
Convict labor to be provided for. . . .
2
 
2
9
County government, system of, to be established. . . .
11
 
 
4
Court of appeals, as to. . . .
4
 
3
0
Divorces not to be granted by. . . .
2
 
2
4
Drugs and medicines, sale to be regulated. . . .
20
 
 
2
Elections
 
 
 
 
Certificates of, to be given certain state officers. . . .
3
 
 
4
Election of necessary county officers, duty to provide for. . . .
11
 
 
5
President, voting for, implementation. . . .
6
 
 
1A
Qualifications of voters to be regulated (Amended by Amendment 63). . . .
6
 
 
1
Employees in dangerous employments to be protected by law. . . .
2
 
3
5
Governmental continuity during emergency periods, to provide for. . . .
2
 
4
2
Harbor lines, commission to establish, to be appointed. . . .
15
 
 
1
Health, board of, to be established. . . .
20
 
 
1
Homesteads to be protected from forced sale. . . .
19
 
 
1
Initiative measures (See Initiative and referendum). . . .
 
 
 
 
Judicial qualifications commissioners, terms and compensation to be provided. . . .
4
 
3
1
Justice of peace, number, powers and duties to be prescribed. . . .
4
 
1
0
Lease of harbor areas for wharves to be provided. . . .
15
 
 
2
Medicine and surgery, practice of, to be regulated. . . .
20
 
 
2
Militia, organization and discipline to be provided for. . . .
10
 
 
2
Officers of counties, townships, precincts, and districts
 
 
 
 
Duties, elections, and terms of office to be prescribed. . . .
11
 
 
5
Classification of counties by population in enumerating duties of county officers. . . .
11
 
 
5
Officers not provided for in Constitution, legislature to provide for election and terms. . . .
27
 
1
1
Passes
 
 
 
 
Grant of to public officers to be prevented. . . .
12
 
2
0
Use by public officers to be prohibited. . . .
2
 
3
9
Port district promotional activities. . . .
8
 
 
8
Private interest in bill, members to declare. . . .
2
 
3
0
Public arms, safekeeping and protection required. . . .
10
 
 
4
Public school system to be established. . . .
9
 
 
2
Publication of opinions of supreme court to be provided for. . . .
4
 
2
1
Recall of public officers (See Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
Redistricting plan and commission. . . .
2
 
4
3
Referendum (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Registration law to be enacted. . . .
6
 
 
7
Salaries of county officers and certain constables to be fixed. . . .
11
 
 
5
Sale of school and university lands, confirmation to be made. . . .
16
 
 
2
School funds, investment. . . .
9
 
 
3
 
16
 
 
5
Seat of government, choice of location to be provided for. . . .
14
 
 
1
Soldiers' home, maintenance to be provided. . . .
10
 
 
3
Suits against state, manner of bringing, to be directed. . . .
2
 
2
6
Taxation
 
 
 
 
Corporate property to be under general law (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
3
Deficiencies and expenses to be met by. . . .
7
 
 
8
Exemption of limited amount of personalty. . . .
7
 
 
1
Retired persons exemption, implementation. . . .
7
 
1
0
Uniform on same class of property. . . .
7
 
 
1
Telegraph and telephone regulations to be provided. . . .
12
 
1
9
Vital statistics, bureau of, to be established. . . .
20
 
 
1
Voting, method to be provided by. . . .
6
 
 
6
ENACTMENT OF LAWS
 
 
 
 
Act, how revised or amended. . . .
2
 
3
7
Amendment of bill. . . .
2
 
3
8
Bill to contain but one subject. . . .
2
 
1
9
Emergency, national-Government continuity authorizing special legislation. . . .
2
 
4
2
Enacting clause. . . .
2
 
1
8
Initiative and referendum measures (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Laws to be enacted by bill. . . .
2
 
1
8
Take effect, when (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
Presiding officer of each house to sign bills. . . .
2
 
3
2
Rules for signing bills may be prescribed. . . .
2
 
3
2
Style of laws. . . .
2
 
1
8
Title of bill to disclose object. . . .
2
 
1
9
Veto of bill, and passage over. . . .
3
 
1
2
When bills must be introduced, exceptions. . . .
2
 
3
6
Yeas and nays, entry on journal required, when. . . .
2
 
2
1,22
POWERS
 
 
 
 
Abolition of certain state offices permitted. . . .
3
 
2
5
Appropriation of public funds (See Appropriations)
 
 
 
 
Banking corporations, power to limit liability of. . . .
12
 
1
1
Chaplain for penal and reformatory institutions may be employed. . . .
1
 
1
1
Charters of corporations cannot be extended. . . .
12
 
 
3
Clerk of supreme court, election may be provided for. . . .
4
 
2
2
Constitution
 
 
 
 
Amendment may be proposed in either house. . . .
23
 
 
1
Departure from during emergency due to enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Revision, convention for may be agreed on. . . .
23
 
 
2
Corporate property and franchises may be taken for public use. . . .
12
 
1
0
Corporations, regulation of. . . .
12
 
 
1
Courts of record, power to establish. . . .
4
 
1
1
Divorces not to be granted by. . . .
2
 
2
4
Duties of county officer, power to prescribe. . . .
11
 
 
5
Elective franchise may be granted to women in school elections (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
Emergency, authorizing special powers during periods of. . . .
2
 
4
2
Exemptions from taxation, power to provide (See Taxation). . . .
 
 
 
 
Extra compensation to officers for past services prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
5
Fees of county officers, power to provide accountability for. . . .
11
 
 
5
Forfeitures of corporate franchises may be declared for unlawful combinations. . . .
12
 
2
2
Remission of, prohibited. . . .
12
 
 
3
Harbor areas, building on, may be provided for by general law. . . .
15
 
 
2
Inferior courts
 
 
 
 
May be provided. . . .
4
 
 
1
Powers of, shall be prescribed. . . .
4
 
1
2
Irrevocable privilege or franchise, power to grant denied. . . .
1
 
 
8
Jury, number for panel and for verdict may be fixed at less than twelve. . . .
1
 
2
1
Lotteries, may authorize by 60% vote. . . .
2
 
2
4
Municipal corporations may be vested with power to make local improvements. . . .
7
 
 
9
Nonrecourse revenue bonds, authorization. . . .
32
 
 
1
Number of judges of supreme court may be increased. . . .
4
 
 
2
Private or special laws prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8
Public corporations not to be created by special act. . . .
11
 
1
0
Public funds, power to provide for accounting as to. . . .
11
 
 
5
Railroad commission may be established. . . .
12
 
1
8
Rates for freights and passengers
 
 
 
 
Discrimination may be prevented. . . .
12
 
1
8
Maximum, may be established. . . .
12
 
1
8
Removal of judges, attorney general, and prosecuting attorneys. . . .
4
 
 
9
Reservation of power in people (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Retirement age of judges, power to fix, limitations. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Salaries of judges (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Salaries of state officers (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
School fund (common) may be enlarged. . . .
9
 
 
3
Seat of government cannot be changed by. . . .
14
 
 
1
Senate and house of representatives, legislative authority vested in. . . .
2
 
 
1
Separate departments of supreme court may be provided. . . .
4
 
 
2
Sex equality, power to enforce. . . .
31
 
 
1,2
Sheriff, providing for election of. . . .
11
 
 
5
Special sessions. . . .
2
 
1
2
State building authority may be provided. . . .
8
 
 
9
Supreme court judges, number may be increased. . . .
4
 
 
2
Taxation
 
 
 
 
Corporate authorities may be vested with power by general laws. . . .
11
 
1
2
Exemption of limited personal property. . . .
7
 
 
1
Levy to meet fiscal deficiencies. . . .
7
 
 
8
Local cannot be imposed by. . . .
11
 
1
2
Special assessment for local improvements, power may be vested in corporate authorities. . . .
7
 
 
9
Terms of county officers, powers to prescribe. . . .
11
 
 
5
Vetoed bills, convening extraordinary session to reconsider. . . .
3
 
1
2
Voters, authority to define manner of ascertaining qualifications (Amended by Amendment 63). . . .
6
 
 
1
(See House of representatives; Initiative and referendum; Senate)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Corporate, not relieved by alienation or lease of franchise. . . .
12
 
 
8
Extinguishment by special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(10)
Territorial assumed by state. . . .
26
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Liberty
 
 
 
 
Deprivation of without due process of law forbidden. . . .
1
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Licentious acts
 
 
 
 
Guarantee of freedom of conscience in matters of religious worship does not justify. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Lieutenant governor
 
 
 
 
Acts as governor, when. . . .
3
 
1
0
Deciding vote, in case of tie in senate. . . .
2
 
1
0
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Impeachment of. . . .
5
 
 
1,2
Office may be abolished by legislature. . . .
3
 
2
5
Presiding officer of senate. . . .
3
 
1
6
In absence, who presides. . . .
2
 
1
0
Salary of (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Succession to office of governor. . . .
3
 
1
0
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Life
 
 
 
 
Deprivation of without due process of law prohibited. . . .
1
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Limitation of actions
 
 
 
 
Special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(17)
 
 
 
 
 
Limitation on levies
7
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Limiting production
 
 
 
 
Combination for, prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Literacy
 
 
 
 
Qualification of voters (Amended by Amendment 63). . . .
6
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
 
 
 
 
Prohibition against loan of school fund to private persons or corporations (Amended by Amendment 44). . . .
16
 
 
5
State may borrow to meet debts. . . .
8
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Local improvements
 
 
 
 
Authority of cities to levy special taxes for. . . .
7
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Local officers
 
 
 
 
Eligible to legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Lotteries
 
 
 
 
Prohibited, except. . . .
2
 
2
4
 
 
 
 
 
Majority
 
 
 
 
Necessary in impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
1
Passage of bills requires. . . .
2
 
2
2
Petition for division of county requires. . . .
11
 
 
3
Quorum of each house constituted by. . . .
2
 
 
8
Special act to declare a person of age prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(11)
 
 
 
 
 
Malfeasance
 
 
 
 
Officers liable to impeachment for. . . .
5
 
 
2
Recall for. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Removal by law, if not subject to impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Mandamus
 
 
 
 
Original and appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Mandatory
 
 
 
 
Constitutional provisions are. . . .
1
 
2
9
 
 
 
 
 
Manufacturing purposes
 
 
 
 
Use of waters for, deemed public use. . . .
21
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Medicine
 
 
 
 
Practice and sale, legislature to regulate. . . .
20
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Men
 
 
 
 
Equal rights and responsibility. . . .
31
 
 
1,2
 
 
 
 
 
Mental Incompetency
 
 
 
 
Exclusion from voting. . . .
6
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Messages
 
 
 
 
Governor to communicate with legislature by. . . .
3
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Mileage
 
 
 
 
Members of legislature entitled to (Partially repealed by Amendment 20). . . .
2
 
2
3
 
 
 
 
 
Military
 
 
 
 
Duty not to be required on election day, except. . . .
6
 
 
5
Not to interfere with elections. . . .
1
 
1
9
Subordinate to civil power. . . .
1
 
1
8
(See Army; Militia)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Militia
 
 
 
 
Citizens subject to duty in. . . .
10
 
 
1
Who exempt. . . .
10
 
 
1
Exemption to persons having conscientious scruples. . . .
10
 
 
6
Governor to be commander-in-chief. . . .
3
 
 
8
Governor's power to call forth. . . .
10
 
 
2
Members entitled to admission to soldiers' home, when. . . .
10
 
 
3
Officer of
 
 
 
 
Election and appointment. . . .
10
 
 
2
Eligible to legislature, when. . . .
2
 
1
4
Organization and discipline. . . .
10
 
 
2
Privilege from arrest, when. . . .
10
 
 
5
(See Arms; Army; Military)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mines
 
 
 
 
Protection of employees, laws to be passed. . . .
2
 
3
5
Yield tax or au valorem tax authorized. . . .
7
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Mining purposes
 
 
 
 
Use of water for, deemed public use. . . .
21
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Minors
 
 
 
 
Property of, not to be affected by special laws. . . .
2
 
2
8(4),(11)
(See Children; Majority)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Misdemeanors
 
 
 
 
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Money
 
 
 
 
Corporations etc. not to issue anything but lawful money of United States. . . .
12
 
1
1
Disbursement from state treasury. . . .
8
 
 
4
Public officers to deposit with treasurer. . . .
11
 
1
5
State Taxes payable in. . . .
7
 
 
6
Using public money by officer a felony. . . .
11
 
1
4
(See Public money)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Monopolies
 
 
 
 
Forbidden. . . .
12
 
2
2
Forfeiture of franchise and property may be declared. . . .
12
 
2
2
Penalties to be provided by law. . . .
12
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Motor vehicles
 
 
 
 
License fees and excise taxes to be placed in special fund. . . .
2
 
4
0
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal corporations
 
 
 
 
Appropriation of right-of-way. . . .
1
 
1
6
Cities of 10,000 or over may frame own charter. . . .
11
 
1
0
Combined city-county. . . .
11
 
1
6
Corporate stock or bonds not to be owned by. . . .
8
 
 
7
Credit or money not to be loaned, exceptions. . . .
8
 
 
7
Debts
 
 
 
 
Expenditures for port district promotional activities. . . .
8
 
 
8
Release by special law prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(10)
Improvements, power to make by special taxation or assessment. . . .
7
 
 
9
Indebtedness, limitations on. . . .
8
 
 
6
Local affairs controlled by. . . .
11
 
1
1
Organization to be under general laws. . . .
11
 
1
0
Police and sanitary regulations enforced by. . . .
11
 
1
1
Private property not to be taken for debt of. . . .
11
 
1
3
Public money to be deposited with treasurer. . . .
11
 
1
5
Salary of officers (Partially repealed by Amendment 54). . . .
11
 
 
8
(Amendment 54). . . .
30
 
 
1
Seals of. . . .
27
 
 
9
Special act to create or amend charter prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(8)
Streets, power to extend over tide lands. . . .
15
 
 
3
Taxation
 
 
 
 
Assessment and levy, power of. . . .
7
 
 
9
Exemption of municipal property from taxation. . . .
7
 
 
1
Imposition for local purposes prohibited to legislature. . . .
11
 
1
2
Local power to assess and levy, where. . . .
11
 
1
2
Term of officers not to be extended. . . .
11
 
 
8
Use of public money by official, a felony. . . .
11
 
1
4
(See City; Municipal courts; Municipal fines; Towns and villages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal courts
 
 
 
 
Legislature may provide for. . . .
4
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal fines
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal indebtedness
 
 
 
 
Limitations and restrictions on. . . .
8
 
 
6
(See City; Towns and villages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Names
 
 
 
 
Change of, by special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(1)
 
 
 
 
 
Naturalization
 
 
 
 
Power of, vested in superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Navigable waters
 
 
 
 
Harbor lines, commission to be established to locate. . . .
15
 
 
1
Ownership of state in beds and shores asserted. . . .
17
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
New county
 
 
 
 
Formation by special act not prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(18)
Restrictions on. . . .
11
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Nonjudicial days
 
 
 
 
Certain writs may be issued and served on. . . .
4
 
 
6
Superior courts not open on. . . .
4
 
 
6
Supreme court need not be open on. . . .
4
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Nonrecourse revenue bonds
 
 
 
 
Industrial development projects. . . .
32
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Nonresidents
 
 
 
 
Taxation of lands of citizens of United States. . . .
26
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Normal schools
 
 
 
 
Included in public school system. . . .
9
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Nuisance, action to abate
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Oath of office
 
 
 
 
Prescribed for judges. . . .
4
 
2
8
Recall for violation of. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
 
 
 
 
 
Oaths
 
 
 
 
Mode of administering. . . .
1
 
 
6
Of judges. . . .
4
 
2
8
Of senators in impeachment trials. . . .
5
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Obligation of contracts
 
 
 
 
Not to be impaired by legislation. . . .
1
 
2
3
 
 
 
 
 
Offenses
 
 
 
 
Bailable, except. . . .
1
 
2
0
Existing, to be prosecuted in name of state. . . .
27
 
 
5
Impeachment of public officers for. . . .
5
 
 
2
Jeopardy, twice in, for same offense, forbidden. . . .
1
 
 
9
Prosecution by information or indictment. . . .
1
 
2
5
Rights of accused. . . .
1
 
2
2
Trial by jury, right of. . . .
1
 
2
1
 
 
 
 
 
Office
 
 
 
 
Acceptance of, under United States or foreign power vacates seat in legislature, exceptions. . . .
2
 
1
4
Bribery, a disqualification for. . . .
2
 
3
0
Disqualification of legislators for certain civil offices. . . .
2
 
1
3
Ineligibility for legislature of persons holding certain offices. . . .
2
 
1
4
Judge, open to whom. . . .
4
 
1
5,17
Legislature may abolish certain offices. . . .
3
 
2
5
Religious qualification not to be required. . . .
1
 
1
1
Removal of judges, etc. by joint resolution of legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
Removal of judges or justices by supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
1
Vacancy in, how filled. . . .
3
 
1
3
 
 
 
 
 
Officers
 
 
 
 
Abolition of certain state offices authorized. . . .
3
 
2
5
Accountability for fees and money collected. . . .
11
 
 
5
Compensation, change during term (See Compensation). . . .
 
 
 
 
Corrupt solicitation of, prohibited. . . .
2
 
3
0
County officer ineligible for more than two terms (Repealed by Amendment 22). . . .
11
 
 
7
County, township, precinct, and district election and compensation to be regulated by legislature. . . .
11
 
 
5
Election of
 
 
 
 
First, under Constitution. . . .
27
 
 
7
When no provision in Constitution. . . .
27
 
1
1
Extra compensation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
5
Guilty of felony, when uses public money. . . .
11
 
1
4
Impeachment of. . . .
5
 
 
2
Legislative, each house to elect. . . .
2
 
1
0
Local, may be members of legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
Militia
 
 
 
 
Appointment or election of. . . .
10
 
 
2
Without salary eligible to legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
Passes, use or acceptance by, forbidden. . . .
2
 
3
9
Public moneys to be deposited with treasurer. . . .
11
 
1
5
Recall (See Recall of officers). . . .
1
 
3
3
Removable by law, when not impeachable. . . .
5
 
 
3
Salary, change, during term (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Territorial and United States, how long to hold. . . .
27
 
 
6,14
Transportation passes
 
 
 
 
Issuance to, prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
0
Use of, prohibited. . . .
2
 
3
9
Trustees of state institutions, appointment. . . .
13
 
 
1
(See Appointment; County officers; District officers; Governor; Lieutenant governor; Precinct officers; Recall of officers; Salaries; State officers; Term of office)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Official acts
 
 
 
 
Validation by special laws prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(12)
 
 
 
 
 
Omissions
 
 
 
 
In laws, annual report by judges. . . .
4
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
Open space lands
 
 
 
 
Taxation based on actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Opinions
 
 
 
 
Of supreme court, publication. . . .
4
 
2
1
 
 
 
 
 
Original jurisdiction
 
 
 
 
Superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Ownership of lands
 
 
 
 
Prohibited to aliens, except (Repealed by Amendment 42). . . .
2
 
3
3
 
 
 
 
 
Pardoning power
 
 
 
 
Governor vested with, subject to restrictions. . . .
3
 
 
9
Report to legislature of pardons granted. . . .
3
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Partnership (See Copartnerships)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pass
 
 
 
 
Grant of, to public officers, prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
0
Use of, by public officers, prohibited. . . .
2
 
3
9
 
 
 
 
 
Passenger tariffs
 
 
 
 
Abuses and extortions to be prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
8
Regulation by legislature authorized. . . .
12
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Penal institutions
 
 
 
 
State support. . . .
13
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Penalties
 
 
 
 
Accrued to territory, inure to state. . . .
27
 
 
3
Incurred, not affected by change in government. . . .
27
 
 
5
Remission by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(14)
Violation of provisions against monopolies. . . .
12
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Penitentiary
 
 
 
 
Chaplain, right to employ. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Pension funds, public
 
 
 
 
Investment of. . . .
29
 
 
1
Pension increase not extra compensation. . . .
2
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
People
 
 
 
 
Political power inherent in. . . .
1
 
 
1
Public lands held in trust for. . . .
16
 
 
1
Reservation of powers by. . . .
2
 
 
1
Right
 
 
 
 
Of petition and peaceful assemblage. . . .
1
 
 
4
To religious liberty. . . .
1
 
1
1
To security in home. . . .
1
 
 
7
Rights retained not affected by grants in
 
 
 
 
Constitution. . . .
1
 
3
0
Toleration of religious sentiment secured to. . . .
26
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Permanent school fund
 
 
 
 
Investment of. . . .
9
 
 
3
 
16
 
 
5
(See Common school fund; Common school construction fund; School fund)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal property
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Power of legislature to exempt from taxation, limitations. . . .
7
 
 
1
Rolling stock of railroad is. . . .
12
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Persons
 
 
 
 
Convicted of infamous crimes, excluded from elective franchise. . . .
6
 
 
3
School funds not to be loaned to (Amended by Amendment 44). . . .
16
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Persons under disability
 
 
 
 
Sale or mortgage of property forbidden to be authorized by special law. . . .
2
 
2
8(4)
 
 
 
 
 
Petition
 
 
 
 
Right of, not to be abridged. . . .
1
 
 
4
(See Initiative and referendum; Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Police justice
 
 
 
 
Justice of peace may be made. . . .
4
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Police power
 
 
 
 
Counties, cities, towns, townships may exercise. . . .
11
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Political power
 
 
 
 
Inherent in people. . . .
1
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Pooling
 
 
 
 
By common carriers prohibited (Repealed by Amendment 67). . . .
2
 
 
4
(See Combinations)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Popular government (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Population
 
 
 
 
Classification of counties by. . . .
11
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Port districts
 
 
 
 
Bonds, nonrecourse revenue for industrial development projects. . . .
32
 
 
1
Excepted from levy limitation. . . .
7
 
 
2
Promotional activities. . . .
8
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
Postmaster
 
 
 
 
Eligible to legislature, when. . . .
2
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Powers
 
 
 
 
Executive, vested in governor. . . .
3
 
 
2
Initiative and referendum (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
Judicial, where vested. . . .
4
 
 
1
Legislative
 
 
 
 
During emergency periods caused by enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Where vested. . . .
2
 
 
1
Pardoning, where vested. . . .
3
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Precinct officers
 
 
 
 
Election, duties, terms, and compensation to be provided for by legislature. . . .
11
 
 
5
Official bonds unaffected by change in government. . . .
27
 
1
4
Territorial, hold office until when. . . .
27
 
1
4
Vacancies, how filled. . . .
11
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
President of senate
 
 
 
 
Lieutenant governor shall be. . . .
3
 
1
6
Temporary presiding officer, when chosen. . . .
2
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Press
 
 
 
 
Liberty of, secured. . . .
1
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Prices
 
 
 
 
Combination to fix, prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Private affairs
 
 
 
 
Disturbance of, prohibited. . . .
1
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Private corporations (See Corporations)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Private legislation
 
 
 
 
Prohibited in enumerated cases. . . .
2
 
2
8
 
 
 
 
 
Private property
 
 
 
 
Not to be taken for public debts. . . .
11
 
1
3
Taking for public or private use. . . .
1
 
1
6
(See Eminent domain)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Privilege
 
 
 
 
Irrevocable grant of, prohibited. . . .
1
 
 
8
Legislative members not subject to arrest or civil process, when. . . .
2
 
1
6
Militia not to be arrested, when. . . .
10
 
 
5
Voters privileged from arrest at election, except. . . .
6
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Privileges
 
 
 
 
Equal to all citizens and corporations. . . .
1
 
1
2
Hereditary, grant of, by state prohibited. . . .
1
 
2
8
Special, prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Probate courts
 
 
 
 
Transfer from territorial to superior court. . . .
27
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Probate matters
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Transfer of jurisdiction from territorial probate court. . . .
27
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Process
 
 
 
 
Authority of superior court extends throughout state. . . .
4
 
 
6
Legislators privileged from, when. . . .
2
 
1
6
State courts may have served on lands of United States. . . .
25
 
 
1
Style of. . . .
4
 
2
7
Territorial to be valid. . . .
27
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Proclamation of president
 
 
 
 
State Constitution to go into effect upon. . . .
27
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Prohibition
 
 
 
 
Appellate and revisory jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Sale of liquors, separate article (rejected). . . .
27
 
1
7
Writs of, may be issued and served on nonjudicial days. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Property
 
 
 
 
Corporate, subject to eminent domain. . . .
12
 
1
0
Deprivation without due process of law prohibited. . . .
1
 
 
3
Private, not to be taken to pay public debts. . . .
11
 
1
3
Taking for private use prohibited, exceptions. . . .
1
 
1
6
Territorial, to vest in state. . . .
27
 
 
4
(See Personal property; Taxation)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prosecuting attorney
 
 
 
 
Election, duties, term, compensation, legislature to provide for. . . .
11
 
 
5
Removal from office by legislature. . . .
4
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Prosecutions
 
 
 
 
Commenced before statehood, how conducted. . . .
27
 
 
5
Conducted in name of state. . . .
4
 
2
7
May be by information or indictment. . . .
1
 
2
5
Unaffected by change in government. . . .
27
 
 
5
(See Criminal actions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Protection
 
 
 
 
Life, liberty and property entitled to. . . .
1
 
 
3
Persons engaged in dangerous employments, provisions for. . . .
2
 
3
5
Public arms, provision for safekeeping. . . .
10
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Public arms
 
 
 
 
Protection and safekeeping to be provided. . . .
10
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Publication
 
 
 
 
Amendments proposed to Constitution. . . .
23
 
 
1
Liberty of, guaranteed. . . .
1
 
 
5
Of measures referred to the people. . . .
2
 
 
1(e)
Opinions of supreme court. . . .
4
 
2
1
Receipts and expenditures of public money. . . .
7
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Public corporations (See Municipal corporations)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public debts
 
 
 
 
Private property not to be taken in payment of. . . .
11
 
1
3
 
 
 
 
 
Public employment
 
 
 
 
Religious qualification not to be required. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Public funds
 
 
 
 
Legislature to provide for accounting. . . .
11
 
 
5
Private use of by officers felonious. . . .
11
 
1
4
(See Appropriations; Investments; Industrial insurance trust fund; Public pension funds; School funds)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public health
 
 
 
 
Exception from power of referendum of bills affecting. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
Laws regulating deleterious occupations to be passed. . . .
2
 
3
5
State board of, shall be created. . . .
20
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Public indebtedness
 
 
 
 
Municipal, limit of. . . .
8
 
 
6
State building authority. . . .
8
 
 
9
State, limit of. . . .
8
 
 
1
Exceptions to. . . .
8
 
 
2,3
Territorial, assumed by state. . . .
26
 
 
3
(See City; County indebtedness; State indebtedness; Towns and villages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public institutions
 
 
 
 
Exception from power of referendum of bills affecting. . . .
2
 
 
l(b)
State support. . . .
13
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Public lands
 
 
 
 
Disclaimer by state of title to unappropriated. . . .
26
 
 
2
Granted to state held in trust for people. . . .
16
 
 
1
Sale only for full market value. . . .
16
 
 
1
Unappropriated to be subject to control of United States. . . .
26
 
 
2
(See Commissioner of public lands; Granted lands; Lands; School lands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public money
 
 
 
 
Accountability of public officers. . . .
11
 
 
5
Appropriation for religious worship prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
1
Deposit with treasurer required. . . .
11
 
1
5
Energy, water, or stormwater or sewer services loans for conservation. . . .
8
 
1
0
Statement of receipts and expenditures to be published annually. . . .
7
 
 
7
Using or making a profit out of, a felony. . . .
11
 
1
4
(See Money)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public office
 
 
 
 
Religious qualification not to be required. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Public officer
 
 
 
 
Change of compensation during term (See Compensation)
 
 
 
 
Religious qualifications, prohibition against. . . .
1
 
1
1
(See Officers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public pension funds
 
 
 
 
Investment of. . . .
29
 
 
1
Pension increase not extra compensation. . . .
2
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
Public property
 
 
 
 
Not to be applied to religious worship. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Public safety
 
 
 
 
Exception from power of referendum of bills affecting. . . .
2
 
 
1(b)
Ground for suspension of habeas corpus. . . .
1
 
1
3
 
 
 
 
 
Public schools
 
 
 
 
Establishment and maintenance guaranteed. . . .
26
 
 
4
Free from sectarian control. . . .
9
 
 
4
 
26
 
 
4
Open to all children of state. . . .
9
 
 
1
 
26
 
 
4
Superintendent of public instruction to have supervision. . . .
3
 
2
2
System to be established by state. . . .
9
 
 
2
Including what. . . .
9
 
 
2
(See Common schools; Education; High schools; Normal schools; Technical schools)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public use
 
 
 
 
Of state waters. . . .
21
 
 
1
Taking of private property for. . . .
1
 
1
6
(See Eminent domain)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Public utility districts
 
 
 
 
Excepted from levy limitation. . . .
7
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Punishment
 
 
 
 
Bribery and corrupt solicitation, how punished. . . .
2
 
3
0
Cruel, not to be inflicted. . . .
1
 
1
4
 
 
 
 
 
Qualifications
 
 
 
 
Judges of supreme and superior courts. . . .
4
 
1
7
Members of legislature. . . .
2
 
 
7
Each house to be judge of. . . .
2
 
 
8
Religious, not to be required for public office. . . .
1
 
1
1
State officers. . . .
3
 
2
5
Voters, of (See Voter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quo warranto
 
 
 
 
Appellate and original jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Quorum
 
 
 
 
Legislature
 
 
 
 
Majority of each house to constitute. . . .
2
 
 
8
Less number may adjourn and compel attendance. . . .
2
 
 
8
Supreme court, majority of judges necessary. . . .
4
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Race
 
 
 
 
Discrimination in education on account of, prohibited. . . .
9
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Railroad and transportation commission
 
 
 
 
May be established by legislature. . . .
12
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Railroad companies
 
 
 
 
Charges to any point not to exceed those to more distant station. . . .
12
 
1
5
Combinations to regulate production or transportation of commodities prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
2
Sharing earnings forbidden (Repealed by Amendment 67). . . .
12
 
1
4
Commission to control may be established. . . .
12
 
1
8
Common carriers, subject to legislative control. . . .
12
 
1
3
Connection at state line with foreign railroads authorized. . . .
12
 
1
3
Consolidation with competing lines prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
6
Delay in receipt and transportation of connecting cars forbidden. . . .
12
 
1
3
Discrimination
 
 
 
 
Between telegraph companies forbidden. . . .
12
 
1
9
In charges between persons and places prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
5
Excursion and commutation tickets may be granted. . . .
12
 
1
5
Express companies to be allowed equal terms. . . .
12
 
2
1
Extortion and discrimination in rates to be prevented. . . .
12
 
1
8
Grant of passes to public officers forbidden. . . .
12
 
2
0
Intersecting, crossing or connecting with other railroads authorized. . . .
12
 
1
3
Maximum rates of fare and freight may be established by law. . . .
12
 
1
8
Passes
 
 
 
 
Acceptance and use by public officers unlawful. . . .
2
 
3
9
Issuance of, prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
0
Rolling stock subject to taxation and execution sale. . . .
12
 
1
7
Telegraph and telephone companies to be allowed to use right-of-way. . . .
12
 
1
9
Transfer of cars, when shall form connections for. . . .
12
 
1
3
(See Common carriers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Railway cars
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of public offense committed on. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Ratification
 
 
 
 
Constitutional amendments. . . .
23
 
 
1
Revision of Constitution. . . .
23
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Real property
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Retired persons tax exemption. . . .
7
 
1
0
Taxation based on actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Rebellion or invasion
 
 
 
 
Suspension of writ of habeas corpus. . . .
1
 
1
3
(See also Invasion and attack)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recall of officers
 
 
 
 
Grounds for. . . .
1
 
3
3
Legislature, duty to pass necessary laws to carry out recall provisions. . . .
1
 
3
4
Officers subject to. . . .
1
 
3
3
Percent of voters required for. . . .
1
 
3
4
Petition for, content and filing requirements. . . .
1
 
3
3
Special election on petition for. . . .
1
 
3
3
 
 
 
 
 
Receipts and expenditures
 
 
 
 
Account of, to be published. . . .
7
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Reclamation
 
 
 
 
Taking property for is public use. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Recognizances
 
 
 
 
Territorial inure to state. . . .
27
 
 
4
Valid and unaffected by change in government. . . .
27
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Records
 
 
 
 
Continuity of government in emergency periods due to enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Of legislature and executive department, secretary of state to keep. . . .
3
 
1
7
Of state officers to be kept at capital. . . .
3
 
2
4
Of territorial courts, transferred to superior courts. . . .
27
 
 
8
 
 
 
 
 
Redistricting
 
 
 
 
Commission. . . .
2
 
4
3
Legislature's approval. . . .
2
 
4
3
Plan. . . .
2
 
4
3
 
 
 
 
 
Referendum (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reforestation
 
 
 
 
Yield tax or au valorem tax authorized. . . .
7
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Regents
 
 
 
 
Appointment for state institutions. . . .
13
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Registration law
 
 
 
 
Compliance with by elector necessary. . . .
6
 
 
7
Enactment by legislature required, when. . . .
6
 
 
7
Power of legislature to provide for punishment for illegal registration (Amended by Amendment 63). . . .
6
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Release of debt or obligation
 
 
 
 
Special legislation prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(10)
 
 
 
 
 
Religion
 
 
 
 
Appropriations of public funds for religious purposes prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
1
Chaplain of state penitentiary, right to employ. . . .
1
 
1
1
Freedom of conscience guaranteed. . . .
1
 
1
1
Juror not incompetent because of. . . .
1
 
1
1
No person to be molested on account of. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
26
 
 
1
Public office, religious qualification prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
1
Toleration in, secured. . . .
26
 
 
1
Witness not incompetent because of. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Removal from office
 
 
 
 
Commission on judicial conduct, recommendations. . . .
4
 
3
1
Impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
1
Joint resolution of legislature for removal. . . .
4
 
 
9
Judges and justices, by supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
1
Officers liable to impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
2
Officers not liable to impeachment, how removed. . . .
5
 
 
3
Of governor, who to act. . . .
3
 
1
0
(See Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reporter of supreme court
4
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Reports
 
 
 
 
Decisions of supreme court. . . .
4
 
2
1
Defects and omissions in the laws. . . .
4
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
Representative districts
 
 
 
 
Apportionment among counties. . . .
22
 
 
2
Vacancies, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Representatives
 
 
 
 
Apportionment among counties. . . .
22
 
 
2
Compensation and mileage. . . .
2
 
2
3
 
28
 
 
1
Election of. . . .
2
 
 
4,5
Number of. . . .
2
 
 
2
Privilege
 
 
 
 
From arrest, except. . . .
2
 
1
6
From civil process, when. . . .
2
 
1
6
Qualifications of. . . .
2
 
 
7
Reapportionment after each census. . . .
2
 
4
3
Term of office. . . .
2
 
 
4,5
Vacancy in office, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
(See House of representatives; Recall of officers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reprieves
 
 
 
 
Report of, by governor to legislature. . . .
3
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Residence
 
 
 
 
Not affected by certain absences, for purposes of voting and eligibility to office. . . .
6
 
 
4
Qualifications for voters. . . .
6
 
 
1,1A
Retired persons tax exemption for. . . .
7
 
1
0
State officers, where. . . .
3
 
2
4
 
 
 
 
 
Residential energy conservation
 
 
 
 
Loan of credit. . . .
8
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Retirement
 
 
 
 
Funds, investment of. . . .
29
 
 
1
Judges of supreme, superior courts. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Public officers, increase in pension not extra compensation. . . .
2
 
2
5
Retired persons tax exemption. . . .
7
 
1
0
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue and taxation
 
 
 
 
Corporate property subject same as individual (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
3
Exemptions from taxation (See Taxation)
 
 
 
 
Retired persons property tax exemption. . . .
7
 
1
0
Uniform and equal rate required. . . .
7
 
 
1
(See Taxation)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Review, writ of
 
 
 
 
Appellate and revisory jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Revision of Constitution
 
 
 
 
Convention for. . . .
23
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Right of petition
 
 
 
 
Not to be abridged. . . .
1
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Right-of-way
 
 
 
 
Appropriation of property for. . . .
1
 
1
6
(See Eminent domain)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Right to assemble
 
 
 
 
Not to be abridged. . . .
1
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Right to bear arms
 
 
 
 
Not to be impaired. . . .
1
 
2
4
Restriction on employment of armed men by private persons. . . .
1
 
2
4
 
 
 
 
 
Rights
 
 
 
 
Declaration of. . . .
1
 
 
1-2
Enumerated, not to affect others retained. . . .
1
 
3
0
Not affected by change in government. . . .
27
 
 
1
Reservation of rights in people (See Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Road district
 
 
 
 
Vacancy in office, how filled. . . .
11
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Roads (See Highways; State roads; Streets and roads)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rolling stock
 
 
 
 
Personal property, subject to taxation and execution sale. . . .
12
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Rules of court
 
 
 
 
Assignment of business of superior court under. . . .
4
 
 
5
Court of appeals, governing. . . .
4
 
3
0
Judges of superior courts to establish. . . .
4
 
2
4
 
 
 
 
 
Rules of proceedings
 
 
 
 
Each house to determine. . . .
2
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries
 
 
 
 
Change in, during term of public officer (Partially repealed by Amendment 54). . . .
2
 
2
5
 
3
 
2
5
 
4
 
1
3
 
11
 
 
8
 
28
 
 
1
(Amendment 54). . . .
30
 
 
1
Clerk of supreme court. . . .
4
 
2
2
County, township, precinct, and district officers. . . .
11
 
 
5,8
Establishment. . . .
28
 
 
1
Independent commission to set. . . .
28
 
 
1
Judges of supreme and superior courts (partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
4
 
1
3,14
Justice of peace in certain cities. . . .
4
 
1
0
Referendum by people when changed. . . .
28
 
 
1
Reporter of supreme court. . . .
4
 
1
8
State officers (Amendment 20) (Amendment 78). . . .
28
 
 
1
Attorney general (Partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
3
 
2
1
Auditor (Partially superseded by Amendment 78)
3
 
2
0
Commissioner of public lands. . . .
3
 
2
3
Governor (Partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
3
 
1
4
Legislature, members of (Partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
2
 
2
3
Lieutenant governor (Partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
3
 
1
6
Secretary of state (Partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
3
 
1
7
Superintendent of public instruction (Partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
3
 
2
2
Treasurer (Partially superseded by Amendment 78). . . .
3
 
1
9
 
 
 
 
 
Sanitary regulations
 
 
 
 
County, city, and town may enforce. . . .
11
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
School district
 
 
 
 
Exemption of property from taxation. . . .
7
 
 
1
Indebtedness, limitations on. . . .
8
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
School elections
 
 
 
 
Women may be permitted to vote (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
School fund
 
 
 
 
Applied exclusively to common schools. . . .
9
 
 
2
Apportionment by special act forbidden. . . .
2
 
2
8(7)
Bonds, investment in (Amendment 1)
 
 
 
 
Enlargement of. . . .
9
 
 
3
Interest to be applied to current expenses. . . .
9
 
 
3
Investment. . . .
16
 
 
5
Loans to private persons or corporations forbidden (Amended by Amendment 44). . . .
16
 
 
5
Losses from, assumed by state. . . .
9
 
 
5
Sources from which derived. . . .
9
 
 
3
(See Common school construction fund; Common school fund; Permanent school fund)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
School lands
 
 
 
 
Sale, manner of. . . .
16
 
 
2-4
 
 
 
 
 
Schools
 
 
 
 
Maintained by public funds to be free from sectarian control. . . .
9
 
 
4
Public school system, what included in. . . .
9
 
 
2
(See Common schools; Education; High schools; Normal schools; Public schools)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seal
 
 
 
 
Commissions to be sealed. . . .
3
 
1
5
Of state, design of. . . .
18
 
 
1
Custodian, secretary of state to be. . . .
3
 
1
8
Of superior courts, design of. . . .
27
 
 
9
Of territorial court, county and municipal officers, to be seals under state. . . .
27
 
 
8,9
 
 
 
 
 
Seat of government
 
 
 
 
Continuity of government in emergency periods due to enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Documents, storage. . . .
3
 
2
4
Election for, under territorial law. . . .
27
 
1
5
Form of ballot. . . .
27
 
1
8
Location, how determined. . . .
14
 
 
1
Officers residence. . . .
3
 
2
4
Permanent location, how changed. . . .
14
 
 
2
Provision for determination if no choice at first election. . . .
14
 
 
1
Temporary, to be located where. . . .
14
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Secrecy
 
 
 
 
In legislative proceedings. . . .
2
 
1
1
Of ballot, to be secured at elections. . . .
6
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Secretary of state
 
 
 
 
Attests commissions issued by state. . . .
3
 
1
5
Bureau of statistics, etc., to be established in office of. . . .
2
 
3
4
Delivery of election returns for executive officers. . . .
3
 
 
4
Duties. . . .
3
 
1
7
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Initiative measures, filing petitions. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Records to be kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Referendum petition filed with. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Residence to be maintained at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Seal of state to be kept by. . . .
3
 
1
8
Submitting measures to the people pending enactment of specific legislation respecting initiative and referendum. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Succession to office of governor. . . .
3
 
1
0
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Sectarian control
 
 
 
 
Public schools to be free from. . . .
9
 
 
4
 
26
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Security
 
 
 
 
Of individual rights, what is essential. . . .
1
 
3
2
Of person in private affairs and home. . . .
1
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Senate
 
 
 
 
Consent to certain appointments by governor. . . .
13
 
 
1
Impeachments tried by. . . .
5
 
 
1
Conviction requires two-thirds vote. . . .
5
 
 
1
Legislative authority vested in. . . .
2
 
 
1
Number of senators. . . .
2
 
 
2
Presiding officer in absence of lieutenant governor. . . .
2
 
1
0
Quorum, majority to constitute. . . .
2
 
 
8
Redistricting. . . .
2
 
4
3
(See Legislature; Senators)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senatorial districts
 
 
 
 
Apportionment among counties. . . .
22
 
 
1
Convenient and contiguous territory required. . . .
2
 
 
6
Numbering to be consecutive. . . .
2
 
 
6
Representative districts not to be divided. . . .
2
 
 
6
Vacancy in office, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Senators
 
 
 
 
Allotment of. . . .
2
 
 
6
Apportionment. . . .
22
 
 
1
Compensation and mileage. . . .
2
 
2
3
 
28
 
 
1
Elections. . . .
2
 
 
6
Impeachments tried by. . . .
5
 
 
1
Number. . . .
2
 
 
2
Privilege. . . .
 
 
 
 
From arrest, except. . . .
2
 
1
6
From civil process, when. . . .
2
 
1
6
Qualifications. . . .
2
 
 
7
Redistricting. . . .
2
 
4
3
Recall. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Term of office. . . .
2
 
 
6
Vacancy in office, how filled. . . .
2
 
1
5
 
 
 
 
 
Separate articles
 
 
 
 
Submission for adoption or rejection. . . .
27
 
1
7
Form of ballot. . . .
27
 
1
8
Prohibition (rejected). . . .
27
 
1
7
Woman suffrage (rejected). . . .
27
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Sessions, legislative
 
 
 
 
Duration. . . .
2
 
1
2
Must be open, exceptions. . . .
2
 
1
1
Regular. . . .
2
 
1
2
Special. . . .
2
 
1
2
Vetoed bills, extraordinary session to reconsider. . . .
3
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Settlement of land
 
 
 
 
Taking of property for is public use. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Sewers
 
 
 
 
City or town may contract debt for, limitations. . . .
8
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Sex
 
 
 
 
Denial of franchise on account of, legislature may provide against in school elections (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
Discrimination in education on account of, prohibited. . . .
9
 
 
1
Equal rights. . . .
31
 
 
1,2
Sex qualifications for voting abolished (Amendment 63). . . .
6
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Sheriffs
 
 
 
 
Election, duties, terms, etc., to be provided for by legislature. . . .
11
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Shores and beds of navigable waters
 
 
 
 
Assertion of state ownership. . . .
17
 
 
1
Disclaimer by state where patented, exception. . . .
17
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Soldiers
 
 
 
 
Nonresident, excluded from enumeration of state inhabitants. . . .
2
 
4
3
Quartering in private house forbidden, exceptions. . . .
1
 
3
1
 
 
 
 
 
Soldiers' home
 
 
 
 
Admission granted to certain state militiamen, Union soldiers, sailors, and marines. . . .
10
 
 
3
Maintenance by state to be provided for. . . .
10
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Special election
 
 
 
 
Recall of public officers, election on petition for. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Reference of measures to people at. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
 
 
 
 
 
Special legislation
 
 
 
 
Prohibited in enumerated cases. . . .
2
 
2
8
 
 
 
 
 
Special privileges
 
 
 
 
Grant of, prohibited. . . .
1
 
1
2
Invalid, when. . . .
12
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Special taxation
 
 
 
 
For local improvements authorized. . . .
7
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Speech
 
 
 
 
Liberty of, guaranteed. . . .
1
 
 
5
 
 
 
 
 
Speedy trial
 
 
 
 
Right of accused. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Standing army
 
 
 
 
Not to be kept in time of peace. . . .
1
 
3
1
 
 
 
 
 
State
 
 
 
 
Boundaries. . . .
24
 
 
1
Building authority. . . .
8
 
 
9
Cession to United States of exclusive legislation over certain lands. . . .
25
 
 
1
Reservation of right to serve process. . . .
25
 
 
1
Compact with United States. . . .
26
 
 
1-4
Congressional districts, division into (Repealed by Amendment 74). . . .
27
 
1
3
Continuity of government in emergency periods due to enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
Convict labor not to be let out by contract. . . .
2
 
2
9
Corporations, ownership of stock in or loaning credit to, prohibited. . . .
12
 
 
9
Credit not to be loaned. . . .
8
 
 
5
 
12
 
 
9
Criminal prosecutions continued in name of state on change of government. . . .
27
 
 
5
Debts, fines, penalties, and forfeitures, accrued to territory inure to state. . . .
27
 
 
3
Debts
 
 
 
 
Limitation on power. . . .
8
 
 
1-3
Money raised, how applied. . . .
8
 
 
1
Power to contract. . . .
8
 
 
1-3
Disclaimer of title to federal and Indian lands. . . .
26
 
 
2
Division into senatorial and representative districts. . . .
22
 
 
1-2
Education, duty to provide for all children. . . .
9
 
 
1
Harbors, restriction on sale of lands or rights in. . . .
15
 
 
1
Indian lands, when taxable. . . .
26
 
 
2
Lands granted to, held in trust for people. . . .
16
 
 
1
Ownership of beds and shores of navigable waters asserted. . . .
17
 
 
1
Public schools, assumption of duty of establishing. . . .
26
 
 
4
State institutions to be supported. . . .
13
 
 
1
Suits against the state. . . .
2
 
2
6
Taxation, state property exempt from. . . .
7
 
 
1
Territory
 
 
 
 
Debts and liabilities of, assumption by. . . .
26
 
 
3
Property of, passes to state. . . .
27
 
 
4
Timber and stone on state lands, sale of. . . .
16
 
 
3
Title in lands patented by United States disclaimed by. . . .
17
 
 
2
Validation by special law of void official acts against the state not prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(12)
 
 
 
 
 
State auditor (See Auditor)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State board of health
 
 
 
 
Legislature to establish. . . .
20
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
State building authority
 
 
 
 
Authorized. . . .
8
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
State capital
 
 
 
 
Location, how made. . . .
14
 
 
1
Change of, method. . . .
14
 
 
2
(See Seat of government)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State courts
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of actions in territorial courts to be assumed by. . . .
27
 
 
5,8,10
 
 
 
 
 
State indebtedness
 
 
 
 
Annual expenses and state debt to be met by taxation (Amended by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
1
Limit of aggregate debt. . . .
8
 
 
1
Increase allowed to repel invasion. . . .
8
 
 
2
Also for single work or object, after submission to vote. . . .
8
 
 
3
Losses in permanent school fund assumed as state debt. . . .
9
 
 
5
State building authority. . . .
8
 
 
9
State may contract debts to meet. . . .
8
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
State institutions
 
 
 
 
Chaplains. . . .
1
 
1
1
Officers appointed by governor, with advice of senate. . . .
13
 
 
1
Support by state required. . . .
13
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
State land commissioner (See Commissioner of public lands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State lands (See Lands; Public lands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State militia (See Militia)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State officers
 
 
 
 
Abolition of certain offices, power granted legislature. . . .
3
 
2
5
Compensation, change during term (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Duties of, temporary succession to during emergency. . . .
2
 
4
2
Elections
 
 
 
 
Contested, legislature to decide. . . .
3
 
 
4
First under Constitution, how and when. . . .
27
 
 
7
Quadrennial. . . .
6
 
 
8
Ties to be settled by legislature. . . .
3
 
 
4
Time of. . . .
6
 
 
8
Governor may require information from. . . .
3
 
 
5
Impeachment, who liable to. . . .
5
 
 
2
Information to be furnished to governor in writing by. . . .
3
 
 
5
Passes, acceptance and use prohibited. . . .
12
 
2
0
 
2
 
3
9
Qualifications. . . .
3
 
2
5
Records, to be kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Removal of those not subject to impeachment. . . .
5
 
 
3
Residence of certain, at state capital. . . .
3
 
2
4
Salaries (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Terms. . . .
3
 
 
3
(See Officers; Public officers)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State offices
 
 
 
 
Abolition of certain, permitted. . . .
3
 
2
5
Eligibility to. . . .
3
 
2
5
 
 
 
 
 
State reformatories
 
 
 
 
Chaplain, employment of. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
State roads
 
 
 
 
Opening by special law prohibited, except. . . .
2
 
2
8(2)
 
 
 
 
 
State school tax
 
 
 
 
Applied exclusively to common schools. . . .
9
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
State seal
 
 
 
 
Description and custody. . . .
3
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
State taxes (See Taxation)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State treasurer (See Treasurer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of receipts and expenditures
 
 
 
 
Annual publication required. . . .
7
 
 
7
 
 
 
 
 
Statistics
 
 
 
 
Bureau of, established. . . .
2
 
3
4
 
 
 
 
 
Statutes
 
 
 
 
Enacting clause, style of. . . .
2
 
1
8
When take effect (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
(See Acts; Bill; Laws)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders
 
 
 
 
Consent necessary to increase corporate stock. . . .
12
 
 
6
Joinder as parties defendant in actions against corporation. . . .
12
 
 
4
Liability for corporate debts. . . .
12
 
 
4
In banking, insurance and joint stock companies. . . .
12
 
1
1
(See Corporations; Stock of corporations)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock of corporations
 
 
 
 
Counties, cities, etc., not to own, except. . . .
8
 
 
7
Fictitious increase void. . . .
12
 
 
6
Increase allowed only under general law. . . .
12
 
 
6
With consent of majority of stockholders. . . .
12
 
 
6
Issued only to bona fide holders. . . .
12
 
 
6
(See Corporations; Stockholders)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stone
 
 
 
 
Sale from state lands authorized. . . .
16
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Streets and roads
 
 
 
 
Extension over tide lands permitted. . . .
15
 
 
3
Opening or altering under special laws prohibited, exceptions. . . .
2
 
2
8(2)
(See Highways)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Students
 
 
 
 
Absence does not affect right to vote. . . .
6
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Subpoena
 
 
 
 
Accused in criminal action has right to compel attendance of witnesses. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Suffrage
 
 
 
 
Denial on account of sex, legislature may provide against in school elections (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
Exercise of right to be free, equal and undisturbed. . . .
1
 
1
9
Qualifications of voters (See Voter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Suits against state
 
 
 
 
Legislature to direct. . . .
2
 
2
6
 
 
 
 
 
Superintendent of public instruction
 
 
 
 
Duties. . . .
3
 
2
2
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Records to be kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Succession to office of governor. . . .
3
 
1
0
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Superior court
 
 
 
 
Actions, review of. . . .
4
 
3
0
Assignment of judges by supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Assignment of judges by governor. . . .
4
 
 
5
Clerk. . . .
4
 
2
6
Court commissioners, appointed. . . .
4
 
2
3
Court of record. . . .
4
 
1
1
Decisions of causes to be made within ninety days. . . .
4
 
2
0
Election and districts. . . .
4
 
 
5,29
First, contests to be determined how. . . .
27
 
1
2
Eligibility to. . . .
4
 
1
7
Equity jurisdiction. . . .
4
 
 
6
Grand jury summoned only on order of judge. . . .
1
 
2
6
Judges
 
 
 
 
Each, where more than one, invested with powers of all. . . .
4
 
 
5
Election of. . . .
4
 
 
5,29
Number and distribution. . . .
4
 
 
5
Pro tempore, when authorized. . . .
4
 
 
7
Retirement . . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Sits in any county, when. . . .
4
 
 
7
Supreme court duty, performance upon request. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Term of office. . . .
4
 
 
5
Judicial power, vested in. . . .
4
 
 
1
Jurisdiction, original and appellate. . . .
4
 
 
6
Naturalization, power of. . . .
4
 
 
6
Open, except on nonjudicial days. . . .
4
 
 
6
Other court, perform duties in. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Probate courts, appellate jurisdiction over. . . .
27
 
1
0
Process extends to all parts of state. . . .
4
 
 
6
Report to supreme court defects in laws. . . .
4
 
2
5
Retirement of judges. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Review by court of appeals or supreme court. . . .
4
 
3
0
Rules of practice, shall establish. . . .
4
 
2
4
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Seal. . . .
27
 
 
9
Sessions and distribution of business. . . .
4
 
 
5
Territorial causes and records pass to. . . .
27
 
 
5,8
Vacancies, governor to fill. . . .
4
 
 
5
Writs, power to issue. . . .
4
 
 
6
(See Judges of superior court)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supreme court
 
 
 
 
Assignment of superior court judges by. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Chief justice, how determined. . . .
4
 
 
3
Clerk to be appointed. . . .
4
 
2
2
Court of appeals, rules governing. . . .
4
 
3
0
Court of record. . . .
4
 
1
1
Decisions to be in writing and state grounds. . . .
4
 
 
2
Departments of court may be provided. . . .
4
 
 
2
Election of judges. . . .
4
 
 
3
Eligibility to office. . . .
4
 
1
7
Judges
 
 
 
 
Court to consist of five. . . .
4
 
 
2
Number may be increased. . . .
4
 
 
2
Retirement. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Term of office. . . .
4
 
 
3
Judicial power vested in. . . .
4
 
 
1
Jurisdiction, original and appellate. . . .
4
 
 
4
Open except on nonjudicial days. . . .
4
 
 
2
Opinions to be published. . . .
4
 
2
1
Power to censure, remove, etc., judges and justices. . . .
4
 
3
1
Power to issue writs. . . .
4
 
 
4
Quorum, majority of judges to form and pronounce decisions. . . .
4
 
 
2
Report of defects in laws to be made to governor. . . .
4
 
2
5
Reporter to be appointed. . . .
4
 
1
8
Retirement of judges. . . .
4
 
 
3(a)
Review of superior court actions. . . .
4
 
3
0
Seal. . . .
27
 
 
9
Sessions to be held where. . . .
4
 
 
3
Temporary judicial duties in. . . .
4
 
 
2(a)
Territorial supreme court, when jurisdiction over causes passes to state court. . . .
27
 
 
8
Vacancies, how filled. . . .
4
 
 
3
(See Judges of supreme court)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supreme court clerk. . . .
4
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Supreme court reporter. . . .
4
 
1
8
 
 
 
 
 
Supreme law
 
 
 
 
Constitution of United States is. . . .
1
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Surgery
 
 
 
 
Practice of, to be regulated by law. . . .
20
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Swamp and overflowed lands
 
 
 
 
Disclaimer by state of title to patented. . . .
17
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Taxation
 
 
 
 
Au valorem tax on mines and reforested lands. . . .
7
 
 
1
Agricultural lands, actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
Assessment or collection by special laws prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(5)
Budget stabilization account. . . .
7
 
1
2
Cities, power, to assess and collect local taxes. . . .
11
 
1
2
Counties, power to assess and collect local. . . .
11
 
1
2
Deficiencies, state tax may be levied for. . . .
7
 
 
8
Exemptions allowed for certain property. . . .
7
 
 
1
Indian lands, when. . . .
26
 
 
2
Public property exemption. . . .
7
 
 
1
Real property, retired persons. . . .
7
 
1
0
United States lands, when. . . .
7
 
 
1
 
26
 
 
2
Farms, actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
Federal agencies and property may be taxed, when. . . .
7
 
 
3
Gasoline (certain) taxes limited to highway purposes only. . . .
2
 
4
0
Head of family exemption. . . .
7
 
 
1
Indian lands, patented, how taxed. . . .
26
 
 
2
Intangible property. . . .
7
 
 
1
Jurisdiction
 
 
 
 
Appellate, of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original, of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
Law imposing tax must state object. . . .
7
 
 
5
Legislative power to provide for exemption. . . .
7
 
 
1
Levy only in pursuance of law. . . .
7
 
 
5
Proceeds applied only to object stated. . . .
7
 
 
5
Property subject to. . . .
7
 
 
1
Local, legislature no power to impose. . . .
11
 
1
2
Mines and mineral resources, yield tax or au valorem tax on. . . .
7
 
 
1
Municipal corporations
 
 
 
 
Authority to assess and collect taxes. . . .
7
 
 
9
Power to assess and collect local taxes. . . .
11
 
1
2
Nonresidents, lands of, how taxed. . . .
26
 
 
2
Open space lands, actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
Power of taxation. . . .
7
 
 
1
Property subject to. . . .
7
 
 
1,2
Property tax limited to 1 per cent of true and fair value. . . .
7
 
 
2
Public purposes, taxation limited to. . . .
7
 
 
1
Real estate, uniformity of taxation of. . . .
7
 
 
1
Real property, retired persons exemption. . . .
7
 
1
0
Rolling stock of railroads subject to. . . .
12
 
1
7
Special assessments for local improvements. . . .
7
 
 
9
Standing timber, actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
State purposes
 
 
 
 
Payable into treasury in money only. . . .
7
 
 
6
Taxes for, no commutation of county's proportionate share. . . .
11
 
 
9
Surrender of state's power to tax corporate property prohibited (Stricken by Amendment 14). . . .
7
 
 
4
Taxable property, defined. . . .
7
 
 
1
Taxing district, defined. . . .
7
 
 
2
Timberlands, actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
Towns, power to assess and collect local taxes. . . .
11
 
1
2
Uniformity required. . . .
7
 
 
1,9
Yield tax authorized for mines and reforested land. . . .
7
 
 
1
(See Revenue and taxation)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technical schools
 
 
 
 
Included in public school system. . . .
9
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Telegraph and telephone companies
 
 
 
 
Common carriers. . . .
12
 
1
9
Construction of lines authorized. . . .
12
 
1
9
Delay and discrimination in handling messages prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
9
Eminent domain, right extended to. . . .
12
 
1
9
Railroads to grant like facilities to all companies. . . .
12
 
1
9
Rights-of-way, railroads must allow use for construction of lines. . . .
12
 
1
9
 
 
 
 
 
Tenure of office
 
 
 
 
County officers ineligible for more than two terms in succession (Repealed by Amendment 22). . . .
11
 
 
7
Extension of term not to be granted to county and local officers. . . .
11
 
 
8
In office at adoption of Constitution, how long to hold. . . .
27
 
1
4
State treasurer ineligible for succeeding term (Amended by Amendment 31). . . .
3
 
2
5
(See Recall of officers; Term of office)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Term of office
 
 
 
 
Attorney general. . . .
3
 
 
3
Auditor of state. . . .
3
 
 
3
Commencement of term. . . .
3
 
 
4
Of first officers elected under Constitution. . . .
27
 
1
6
Commissioner of public lands. . . .
3
 
 
3
Compensation increase during term. . . .
30
 
 
1
County, district, precinct and township officers. . . .
11
 
 
5
Governor. . . .
3
 
 
2
Judges of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
3
Of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
5
Lieutenant governor. . . .
3
 
 
3
Officers not provided for in Constitution, legislature to fix. . . .
27
 
1
1
Representatives. . . .
2
 
 
4,5
Secretary of state. . . .
3
 
 
3
Senators. . . .
2
 
 
6
Superintendent of public instruction. . . .
3
 
 
3
Treasurer of state. . . .
3
 
 
3
(See Recall of officers; Tenure of office)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Territory
 
 
 
 
Accrued debts, fines, etc., inure to state. . . .
27
 
 
3
Bonds and recognizances given to, pass to state. . . .
27
 
 
4
Courts of, continue until when. . . .
27
 
 
8
Causes transferred to state courts. . . .
27
 
 
5,8
Debts of, assumed by state. . . .
26
 
 
3
Existing counties to be subdivisions of state. . . .
11
 
 
1
Existing rights, suits, etc., change in form of government not to affect. . . .
27
 
 
1
Laws to remain in force, conditions. . . .
27
 
 
2
Except those granting tide lands. . . .
27
 
 
2
Liabilities, assumption of, by state. . . .
26
 
 
3
Officers to hold until superseded by state officers. . . .
27
 
 
6
Process to be valid. . . .
27
 
 
1
Property of, to vest in state. . . .
27
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Testimony
 
 
 
 
Accused not required to testify against himself. . . .
1
 
 
9
Except in case of bribery or corrupt solicitation. . . .
2
 
3
0
Right of accused to testify. . . .
1
 
2
2
Treason, what necessary for conviction. . . .
1
 
2
7
Weight of, not affected by religious belief. . . .
1
 
1
1
(See Evidence)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tide lands
 
 
 
 
Ownership by state asserted. . . .
17
 
 
1
Streets may be extended over, by municipal corporations. . . .
15
 
 
3
Title to lands patented disclaimed by state. . . .
17
 
 
2
Vested rights may be asserted in courts. . . .
17
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Tide waters
 
 
 
 
Control and regulation within harbor areas. . . .
15
 
 
1-3
 
 
 
 
 
Timber
 
 
 
 
Sale from state lands authorized, how. . . .
16
 
 
3
Sale, proceeds to common school construction fund. . . .
9
 
 
3
Taxation based on actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Timberlands
 
 
 
 
Reforestation lands, yield tax. . . .
7
 
 
1
Sale of, when valid. . . .
16
 
 
3
Taxation based on actual use. . . .
7
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Time
 
 
 
 
Petition for initiative measures, time for filing. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Referendum petition, time for filing. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
 
 
 
 
 
Title
 
 
 
 
Assertion by state in tide lands. . . .
17
 
 
1
Disclaimer by state to patented lands. . . .
17
 
 
2
 
 
 
 
 
Tolerance
 
 
 
 
Secured in matters of religious sentiment. . . .
26
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Toll
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Original jurisdiction of superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Towns and villages
 
 
 
 
Amendment of charter by special act prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(8)
Bonds, nonrecourse revenue for industrial development projects. . . .
32
 
 
1
Corporate stock or bonds not to be owned by. . . .
8
 
 
7
Credit not to be loaned, except. . . .
8
 
 
7
Indebtedness, limitations on. . . .
8
 
 
6
Moneys to be deposited with treasurer. . . .
11
 
1
5
Use of, by official, a felony. . . .
11
 
1
4
Officers
 
 
 
 
Salaries of, change during term (Partially repealed by Amendment 54). . . .
11
 
 
8
(Amendment 54). . . .
30
 
 
1
Term not to be extended. . . .
11
 
 
8
Organization under general laws required. . . .
11
 
1
0
Police and sanitary regulations may be enforced. . . .
11
 
1
1
Taxation
 
 
 
 
Local, legislature not to impose. . . .
11
 
1
2
Power of. . . .
11
 
1
2
Special assessments for local improvements authorized. . . .
7
 
 
9
(See Municipal corporations; Municipal courts; Municipal fines)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Townships
 
 
 
 
County may adopt township form of organization by majority vote. . . .
11
 
 
4
Local affairs to be managed under general laws. . . .
11
 
 
4
Officers, election, duties, terms, compensation to be prescribed by legislature. . . .
11
 
 
5
Police and sanitary regulations, power to enforce. . . .
11
 
1
1
Term of office not to be extended. . . .
11
 
 
8
Vacancies in office, how filled. . . .
11
 
 
6
(See Towns and villages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trains
 
 
 
 
Jurisdiction of public offense committed on. . . .
1
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Transportation companies
 
 
 
 
Commission to regulate may be established. . . .
12
 
1
8
Common carriers, subject to legislative control. . . .
12
 
1
3
Discrimination in charges prohibited. . . .
12
 
1
5
Excursion and commutation tickets may be issued. . . .
12
 
1
5
Legislature may regulate rates. . . .
12
 
1
8
Passes not to be granted public officers. . . .
12
 
2
0
Pooling earnings prohibited (Repealed by Amendment 67). . . .
12
 
1
4
(See Railroad companies)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treason
 
 
 
 
Acts constituting. . . .
1
 
2
7
Evidence necessary for conviction. . . .
1
 
2
7
 
 
 
 
 
Treasurer
 
 
 
 
Duties. . . .
3
 
1
9
Election of. . . .
3
 
 
1
Ineligibility for succeeding term (Amended by Amendment 31). . . .
3
 
2
5
Records to be kept at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Residence must be at seat of government. . . .
3
 
2
4
Salary (See Salaries)
 
 
 
 
Succession to governorship. . . .
3
 
1
0
Term of office. . . .
3
 
 
3
 
 
 
 
 
Treasury
 
 
 
 
Moneys collected by municipal officers to be paid into. . . .
11
 
1
5
Paid out of state, when and how. . . .
8
 
 
4
State taxes to be paid into. . . .
7
 
 
6
 
 
 
 
 
Trial by jury
 
 
 
 
Criminal action, right of accused in. . . .
1
 
2
2
Number of jurors in courts not of record. . . .
1
 
2
1
Right of, remains inviolate. . . .
1
 
2
1
Waiver in civil cases. . . .
1
 
2
1
Verdict by less than twelve may be authorized in civil cases. . . .
1
 
2
1
 
 
 
 
 
Trustees
 
 
 
 
Appointment for state institutions. . . .
13
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Trusts
 
 
 
 
Forfeiture of property and franchise may be declared for. . . .
12
 
2
2
Prohibited under penalty. . . .
12
 
2
2
 
 
 
 
 
Twice in jeopardy
 
 
 
 
Not to be subjected to for same offense. . . .
1
 
 
9
 
 
 
 
 
Uniformity
 
 
 
 
In system of county government to be provided for. . . .
11
 
 
4
In taxation, required. . . .
7
 
 
1,9
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
 
 
 
Compact of state with. . . .
26
 
 
1-4
Consent of, necessary for disposing of certain lands. . . .
16
 
 
1
Constitution is supreme law of land. . . .
1
 
 
2
Exclusive jurisdiction over certain lands. . . .
25
 
 
1
Officers for territory hold until superseded by state. . . .
27
 
 
6
Office under, acceptance vacates seat in legislature. . . .
2
 
1
4
President, qualifications to vote for. . . .
6
 
 
1A
Taxation of agencies and property permitted, when. . . .
7
 
 
3
Taxation of lands of, not to be imposed. . . .
26
 
 
2
Title to unappropriated lands remains in. . . .
26
 
 
2
(See Congress; Federal officers; Forts; Dockyards, etc; Indian lands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vacancies in office
 
 
 
 
Township, precinct and road district filled by county commissioners. . . .
11
 
 
6
Continuity of government in periods of emergency due to enemy attack. . . .
2
 
4
2
County partisan elective offices. . . .
2
 
1
5
Governor. . . .
3
 
1
0
Judges of supreme and superior courts. . . .
4
 
 
3,5
Legislature. . . .
2
 
1
5
Partisan county elective office. . . .
2
 
1
5
State, filled by governor until next election. . . .
3
 
1
3
 
 
 
 
 
Validating acts
 
 
 
 
Relating to deeds, etc., by special laws, prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(9)
 
 
 
 
 
Validity of statute
 
 
 
 
Appellate jurisdiction of supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
 
 
 
 
 
Verdict
 
 
 
 
Number of jurors may be less than twelve in civil cases. . . .
1
 
2
1
 
 
 
 
 
Vested rights
 
 
 
 
In tide lands, protected. . . .
17
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Veto
 
 
 
 
Governor's power of. . . .
3
 
1
2
Measures initiated by or referred to the people. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Passage over. . . .
3
 
1
2
 
 
 
 
 
Victims of crimes
 
 
 
 
Rights. . . .
1
 
3
5
 
 
 
 
 
Village (See Towns and villages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vital statistics
 
 
 
 
Bureau of, to be created. . . .
20
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Vote
 
 
 
 
By ballot on all elections. . . .
6
 
 
6
First election to be under territorial law. . . .
27
 
1
5
Legislative elections to be viva voce. . . .
2
 
2
7
Legislature to provide method. . . .
6
 
 
6
Persons not entitled to. . . .
6
 
 
3
President, for. . . .
6
 
 
1A
Registration a prerequisite, when. . . .
6
 
 
7
School elections, women may be given right (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
Superior court judge, for. . . .
4
 
2
9
Temporary residence of certain persons not to affect right. . . .
6
 
 
4
(See Elections; Electors; Initiative and referendum; Voter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Voter
 
 
 
 
Absence for certain reasons not to affect rights as. . . .
6
 
 
4
Age. . . .
6
 
 
1
Basis for ascertaining number of voters required on referendum petition. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Citizenship qualification. . . .
6
 
 
1
Exempt from military duty on election day, except. . . .
6
 
 
5
Females as qualified (Amendment 5)
 
 
 
 
Incompetent persons, disqualification. . . .
6
 
 
3
Majority vote required for approval of measures submitted to popular vote. . . .
2
 
 
1(d)
Percentage of voters required on referendum petition. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Percentage of voters required to propose initiative measures. . . .
2
 
 
1(a)
Presidential elections, qualifications. . . .
6
 
 
1A
Privilege from arrest at election, except. . . .
6
 
 
5
Qualifications. . . .
6
 
 
1
Recall of public officer, percentage of voters required for. . . .
1
 
3
3,34
Registration. . . .
6
 
 
7
Residence qualification. . . .
6
 
 
1
(See Elective franchise; Electors; Initiative and referendum)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Voter's pamphlet
 
 
 
 
Distribution. . . .
2
 
 
1(e)
 
 
 
 
 
Waiver
 
 
 
 
Of jury trial for ascertaining compensation for eminent domain. . . .
1
 
1
6
 
 
 
 
 
Water and water rights
 
 
 
 
Appropriation for irrigation, etc., declared a public use. . . .
21
 
 
1
Loaning of credit for water, energy, or stormwater or sewer services conservation. . . .
8
 
1
0
Municipal corporations, indebtedness for, limitations. . . .
8
 
 
6
Restrictions on sale by state. . . .
15
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
Ways of necessity
 
 
 
 
Taking of private property for. . . .
1
 
1
6
(See Eminent domain)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wharves
 
 
 
 
Harbor areas to be leased for, limitations. . . .
15
 
 
2
(See Area reserved; Harbors; Navigable waters)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wills
 
 
 
 
Validation by special law prohibited. . . .
2
 
2
8(9)
 
 
 
 
 
Witness
 
 
 
 
Accused as having right to confront. . . .
1
 
2
2
Crimination of self in bribery cases compulsory. . . .
2
 
3
0
Not compelled to testify against himself. . . .
1
 
 
9
Number necessary for conviction in treason. . . .
1
 
2
7
Religious belief not ground of incompetency. . . .
1
 
1
1
(See Testimony)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Woman suffrage
 
 
 
 
Adoption of (Amendment 5)
 
 
 
 
Denial in school elections may be provided against (Stricken by Amendment 5). . . .
6
 
 
2
Separate article submitted (rejected). . . .
27
 
1
7
 
 
 
 
 
Women
 
 
 
 
Equal rights. . . .
31
 
 
1,2
 
 
 
 
 
Worship
 
 
 
 
Freedom guaranteed. . . .
1
 
1
1
 
 
 
 
 
Writs
 
 
 
 
Issuance and service on nonjudicial days. . . .
4
 
 
6
Issuance by supreme court. . . .
4
 
 
4
Issuance by superior court. . . .
4
 
 
6
(See Habeas corpus)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yeas and nays
 
 
 
 
Allowing introduction of bills within ten days of adjournment. . . .
2
 
3
6
Entered on journal upon demand of members. . . .
2
 
2
1
Taken on final passage of bills. . . .
2
 
2
2
On passage of emergency clauses (Stricken by Amendment 7). . . .
2
 
3
1
(See Ayes and noes)