Article VII.

Section 13. Bonuses for WWI veterans

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Bonuses for WWI veterans

Summary:

Election Date: November 8, 1938

Votes For Ratification: 1521036

Votes Against Ratification: 1301797

Percent for Ratification: 54%

Percent Against Ratification: 46%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1938 Const Conven Amendment No 1

Effective Date Source:

Bonuses for WWI veterans

The legislature may authorize by law the creation of a debt or debts of the state to provide for the payment of bonuses to honorably discharged soldiers, sailors and marines of the World war who were actual residents of the state at the time of their enlistment or induction into the military service of the United States. An apportionment of the moneys on the basis of the periods of service of the respective beneficiaries shall be provided for by general laws. The aggregate of the debts authorized by this section shall not exceed forty-five million dollars. The provisions of this article, not inconsistent with this section, relating to the issuances of bonds for a debt or debts of the state and the maturity and payment thereof, shall apply to a debt or debts created pursuant to this section; except that the law authorizing the contracting of such debt or debts shall take effect without submission to the people pursuant to section four of this article.

Summary: NEW SECTION. Establishes bonuses for WWI Veterans who were residents of the state at time of enlistment.

Election Date: November 6, 1923

Votes For Ratification: 1072112

Votes Against Ratification: 689885

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1923 C R Amendment No 1

Effective Date Source: