Section 22. Soldiers' bonus

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Soldiers' bonus

Summary:

Election Date: April 23, 1968

Votes For Ratification: 1022706

Votes Against Ratification: 614110

Percent for Ratification: 62%

Percent Against Ratification: 38%

Notes:

Amendment Source: PA 1967 Question 2

Effective Date Source:

Soldiers' bonus

In addition to the purposes stated in article nine, section four of this Constitution, the Commonwealth may be authorized by law to create debt and to issue bonds to the amount of $500,000,000 for the payment of compensation to certain persons from this Commonwealth who shall have served in the armed forces of the United States or of any of her allies during World War II, between the seventh day of December, one thousand nine hundred forty-one and the second day of September, one thousand nine hundred forty-five, for the service of such persons to their country, whether or not they be living when distribution shall be made, and if such persons shall be deceased when distribution shall be made, such deceased person’s compensation shall be paid to his spouse, child, children or parents.

Summary: Authorizing $500 million in bonds for WWII veterans' bonuses

Election Date: November 8, 1949

Votes For Ratification: 1997947

Votes Against Ratification: 683255

Percent for Ratification: 75%

Percent Against Ratification: 25%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1949 JR 1

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