Section 4. Debts to repel invasion

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Indebtedness; limitation

The State may contract debts to meet deficits in revenue, but such debts shall not in the aggregate at any time, exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars. The State may also contract debts to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, defend the State or aid in the United States in time or war. The money so raised shall be applied to the purposes for which it is raised or to the payment of the debts contracted. The State may borrow not to exceed fifty million dollars for the improvement of highways and pledge its credit, and issue bonds therefor on such terms as shall be provided by law.

Summary: Allowing the state to borrow money and issue bonds for highway purposes

Election Date: April 7, 1919

Votes For Ratification: 558572

Votes Against Ratification: 225239

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

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Amendment Source: 1919 JR 1

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Indebtedness; limitation

The state may contract debts to meet deficits in revenue, but such debts shall not in the aggregate at any time, exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars. The state may also contract debts to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, defend the state or aid the United States in time of war. The money so raised shall be applied to the purposes for which it is raised or to the payment of the debts contracted.

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1850 — Article XIV. Section 3

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1850 — Article XIV. Section 4

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Debts to repel invasion

The State may contract debts to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, or defend the State in time of war. The money arising from the contracting of such debts shall be applied to the purposes for which it was raised, or to repay such debts.

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