Schedule

Section I. Former laws

Former laws

All laws of this commonwealth in force at the time when the said alterations and amendments in the said constitution shall take effect, and not inconsistent therewith, and all rights, actions, prosecutions, claims, and contracts as well of individuals as of bodies corporate, shall continue as if the said alterations and amendments had not been made.

Summary: New section

Election Date: October 9, 1838

Votes For Ratification: 119,228

Votes Against Ratification: 116,076

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1838 Amendments Proposed by the Convention of 1837 38

Effective Date Source: Schedule, Sec. II