Section 24. Borrowing for hospital construction; bonds

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Long term borrowing by state

The state may borrow money for specific purposes in amounts as may be provided by acts of the legislature adopted by a vote of two-thirds of the members elected to and serving in each house, and approved by a majority of the electors voting thereon at any general election. The question submitted to the electors shall state the amount to be borrowed, the specific purpose to which the funds shall be devoted, and the method of repayment.

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Borrowing for hospital construction; bonds

The state may borrow not to exceed $65,000,000.00 to plan, acquire, construct and equip hospitals for the mentally ill and epileptics, and training schools for mental defectives and the tuberculosis hospitals and issue bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the state, on such terms as shall be provided by law.

Summary: Authorizing bond issue to build and equip hospitals for mentally ill and tuberculosis

Election Date: November 7, 1950

Votes For Ratification: 1224249

Votes Against Ratification: 309649

Percent for Ratification: 80%

Percent Against Ratification: 20%

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Amendment Source: 1950 JR 1

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Section 24. Borrowing for hospital construction; bonds

Long term borrowing by state

1921 — Article X. Section 20[a]

1946 — Article X. Section 23[a]

1950 — Article X. Section 24

1951 — Article X. Section 25

1954 — Article X. Section 26

1909 — Section 4

Borrowing for hospital construction; bonds