Article II.
Legislative Department

Section 25. Extra Compensation Prohibited

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19581889

Extra Compensation Prohibited

The legislature shall never grant any extra compensation to any public officer, agent, employee, servant, or contractor, after the services shall have been rendered, or the contract entered into, nor shall the compensation of any public officer be increased or diminished during his term of office. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent increases in pensions after such pensions shall have been granted.

Summary: Prevents the legislature from giving extra compensation to public employees after their services are completed but would allow increases in pensions after they are granted.

Election Date: November 4, 1958

Votes For Ratification: 388,797

Votes Against Ratification: 371,652

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

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Amendment Source: 1957 SJR 18

Effective Date Source: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/data-research/history-laws-and-litigation/constitutional-amendment-...

19581889

Extra Compensation Prohibited

The legislature shall never grant any extra compensation to any public officer, agent, servant, or contractor, after the services shall have been rendered, or the contract entered into, nor shall the compensation of any public officer be increased or diminished during his term of office.

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