Article V

Section 5. Governor Compensation

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Summary: REPEAL SECTION: Art. V Section 5.

Election Date: 1932

Votes For Ratification: 452605

Votes Against Ratification: 275175

Percent for Ratification: 62%

Percent Against Ratification: 38%

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Source Text: WI Bd. State Canvassers, 1848-1978, Vol. 10, 96

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Resolution: 1931 JR 52

The governor shall receive, during his continuance in office, an annual compensation of not less than five thousand dollars, to be fixed by law, which shall be in full for all traveling or other expenses incident to his duties. The compensation prescribed for governor immediately prior to the adoption of this amendment shall continue in force until changed by the legislature in a manner consistent with the other provisions of this constitution.

Summary: Governor salary fixed by law, at no less than $5,000.

Election Date: 1926

Votes For Ratification: 202156

Votes Against Ratification: 188302

Percent for Ratification: 52%

Percent Against Ratification: 48%

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Source Text: WI Bd. State Canvassers, 1848-1978, Vol. 9, 210

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Resolution: 1925 JR 52

The governor shall receive during his continuance in office, an annual compensation of five thousand dollars, which shall be in full for all traveling or other expenses incident to his duties.

Summary: Increase Governor compensation.

Election Date: 1869

Votes For Ratification: 47353

Votes Against Ratification: 41764

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

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Source Text: WI Bd. State Canvassers, Vol. 4, page 712

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Resolution: 1869 JR 2

The governor shall receive, during his continuance in office, an annual compensation of one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.

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