Article VIII.

Section 10. No state aid to individuals or corporations

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No state aid to individuals or corporations

Summary:

Election Date: November 6, 1894

Votes For Ratification: 410097

Votes Against Ratification: 327402

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1894 CR 2

Effective Date Source:

No state aid to individuals or corporations

Neither the credit nor the money of the State shall be given or loaned to or in aid of any association, corporation, or private undertaking. This section shall not, however, prevent the Legislature from making such provision for the education and support of the blind, the deaf and dumb, and juvenile delinquents, as to it may seem proper. Nor shall it apply to any fund or property now held, or which may hereafter be held, by the State for educational purposes.

Summary: New Section. State aid cannot be given to private corporations

Election Date: November 3, 1874

Votes For Ratification: 336237

Votes Against Ratification: 195047

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1874 C R Amendment No 7

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