Section 2. Alteration of state boundaries

Alteration of state boundaries

The Legislature, in cooperation with the properly constituted authority of any adjoining State, is empowered to change, alter, and redefine the State boundaries, such change, alteration and redefinition to become effective only upon approval of the Congress of the United States.

Summary: The legislature may change or redefine the boundaries of the state, pending approval of the United States Congress

Election Date: September 11, 1956

Votes For Ratification: 79,021

Votes Against Ratification: 30,758

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

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Amendment Source: 1955 SCR 17

Effective Date Source: