Section 11. Duties of the Lieutenant Governor

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Duties of the Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote unless the Senate is equally divided. He shall perform such additional duties as the General Assembly or the Governor may assign to him. He shall receive the compensation and allowances prescribed by law.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Duties of the Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote unless the Senate be equally divided. He shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the General Assembly.

Summary: Updates the Lieutenant Governor's compensation.

Election Date: November 7, 1944

Votes For Ratification:

Votes Against Ratification: 140,477

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

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Amendment Source: 1943 Chap 497

Effective Date Source: 1943 Chap. 497

Duties of the lieutenant-governor

The Lieutenant Governor shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote unless the Senate be equally divided. He shall, whilst acting as President of the Senate, receive for his services the same pay which shall for the same period, be allowed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and he shall receive no other compensation except when he is acting as Governor.

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