Section 29.

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No debt shall be contracted by this State except to meet casual deficits in the revenue to redeem a previous liability of the State, to suppress insurrection, repel invasion, or defend the State in time of war.

Summary: Minor grammatical changes. Removed provision about state held stock purchased for internal improvements needing to be paid at the time of subscription or a tax "shall be levied for the ensuing year sufficient to pay the subscription in full."

Election Date: July 6, 1869

Votes For Ratification: 210585

Votes Against Ratification: 9136

Percent for Ratification: 96%

Percent Against Ratification: 4%

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Amendment Source: 1870 Virginia Constitution

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No debt shall be contracted by this State except to meet casual deficits in the revenue, to redeem a previous liability of the State or to suppress insurrection, repel invasion or defend the State in time of war. If the State becomes a stockholder in any association or corporation for purposes of internal improvements, such stock shall be paid for at the time of subscription, or a tax shall be levied for the ensuing year sufficient to pay the subscription in full.

Summary: Added detail about limitations on tax and debts.

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Amendment Source: 1864 Virginia Constitution

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The general assembly shall not contract loans or cause to be issued certificates of debt or bonds of the state, irredeemable for a period greater than thirty-four years.

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Election Date: October 25, 1851

Votes For Ratification: 67562

Votes Against Ratification: 9933

Percent for Ratification: 87%

Percent Against Ratification: 13%

Notes: Election was held 10/23/1851-10/25/1851.

Amendment Source: 1851 Virginia Constitution

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