Section 16. Payment of moneys from the treasury

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Paying out public moneys

No money shall be paid out of the treasury, except on appropriations made by law and on warrant issued by the proper officers; but cash refunds of taxes, licenses, fees and other charges paid or collected, but not legally due, may be paid, as provided by law, without appropriation from the fund into which they were paid on warrant of the proper officer.

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Election Date: May 16, 1967

Votes For Ratification: 1233709

Votes Against Ratification: 621381

Percent for Ratification: 67%

Percent Against Ratification: 33%

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Amendment Source: 1967 JR 3

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Payment of moneys from the treasury

No money shall be paid out of the treasury, except on appropriations made by law and on warrant issued by the proper officer; but cash refunds of taxes, licenses, fees and other charges paid or collected, but not legally due, may be paid, as provided by law, without appropriation from the fund into which they were paid, on warrant of the proper officer.

Summary: Permits cash refunds of taxes, licenses, fees, or other charges paid or collected but later determined not to be legally due

Election Date: November 7, 1961

Votes For Ratification: 1108506

Votes Against Ratification: 449778

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

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Amendment Source: 1961 JR 1

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Payment of moneys from the treasury

No money shall be paid out of the treasury, except upon appropriations made by law, and on warrants drawn by the proper officer in pursuance thereof.

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Of the powers of each house

Each House shall judge of the qualifications of its members. Contested elections shall be determined by a committee, to be selected, formed, and regulated in such manner as shall be directed by law. A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorised, by law, to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties, as may be provided.

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