Amendments to the Constitution of the State of New York

Amendment 8. Abrograting property qualifications to office

Abrograting property qualifications to office

No property qualification shall be required to render a person eligible to or capable of holding any office or public trust in this state.

Summary: Eliminating property qualification of public officers

Election Date: November 4, 1845

Votes For Ratification: 114900

Votes Against Ratification: 3901

Percent for Ratification: 97%

Percent Against Ratification: 3%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1845 Laws pg 445

Effective Date Source: