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Index to Proposals - Supreme Court of Ohio · Franchise . PROPOSAL NO. 30 - MR. SMITH, OF GEAUGA:...
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Index to Proposals
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PROPOSAL NO. 6-MR. NYE:An amendment to Article I of the constitution. Rela-
tive to workmen's compulsory compensatbn.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reference changed to committee on Labor .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to _.......•......
PROPOSAL NO. 5 ---' Continued.Second reading.
Passed and referred to committee on Arrangementand Phraseology 1233
Reported with amendments........................... 1787Third reading 1791
Debated 1791-1792Amendment offered 1791Passed 1792Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1792Reported with amendments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1951Finally passed 1951
PROPOSAL NO. 11- MR. ULMER:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to recall
of public officers.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative t\nd Executive
Departments \ .
PROPOSAL NO. 10 - MR. ULMER:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
initiative and referendum.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum ..
PROPOSAL NO.7 - MR. NYE:An amendment to Article III, Section 8, of the consti
tution. Relative to calling extra sessions of thegeneral assembly.
Introduced and read the first time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 92Reported without amendment......................... 868Second reading 1349
Debated 1349-1354Amendment offered 1351Passed and referred to committee on Arvangement
and Phraseology 1354Reported with amendments 1791Third reading 1793
Passed 1793Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment 1951
Finally passed 1951
PROPOSAL NO.9 - MR. (ULMER:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to home
rule for municipalities.Introduced and read the first time " .Referred to committee on Municipal Government .
PROPOSAL NO. 8-MR. BROWN, OF LUCAS:An amendment to Article V, Section 1, of the constitu
tion. Relative to elective franchise.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
8591
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8591
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PROPOSAL NO. 2-MR. CROSSER:An amendment to the constitution. To provide for the
initiative and referendum and the legislative power.Introduced and read the first time.................... 85Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum... 91Reported with amendments........................... 553
Ordered printed 555Debated 552, 555, 557Recommitted 557
Reported with amendments........................... 671Second reading 671
Debated 671-717, 726-744, 756-863, 869-951Amendments offered 707, 714, 733,
805, 807, 809, 942, 947, 948, 949, 951Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology '. . . . . . . . . .. 952Ordered printed 954
Reported with amendments 1798Third reading 1882
Debated 1882-1902, 1906-1909, 1934-1940Amendments offered 1882, 1885, 1886, 1894,
1895, 1897, 1898, 1901, 1902, 1936, 1938Referred to select committee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1902Reported with amendments....................... 1933Report agreed to................................. 1936Passed 1941Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1943Reported with amendments........................... 1948
Debated 1949-1950Amendments offered 1950Finally passed 1950
PROPOSAL NO. 1-MR. LAMPSON:An amendment to Article XII, Section 5, of the con
stitution. Relative to levying taxes-single tax.Introduced and read the first time.................... 85Referred to committee on Taxation · 91
PROPOSAL NO. 5 - MR. CUNNINGHAM:An amendment to Article V of the constitution. Rela
tive to elective franchise.Introduced and read the first time 85Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise 92Called from committee................................ 648Second reading ' '" . . . .. 1228
Debated 1228-1233Amendments offered 1228, 1229, 1233
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PROPOSAL NO. 4-MR. KING:An amendment to Section 18 of the schedule. Relative
to the subject of licensing the traffic in intoxicatingliquors.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .R~por~ed without amendment. .MInorIty report , .Recommitted ,.; .
PROPOSAL NO.3 - MR. THOMAS:An amendment to Article I, of the constitution. Rela-
tive to bill of rights.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Recommitted .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
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Index to Proposals.
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96
9096
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PROPOSAL NO. 17 -Continued. PAGE.
Referred to committee on County and Township Or-ganization 96
Reported with amendments........................... 980Ordered printed 980
Second reading ;...... 1357Debated 1357-1365Amendments offered 1359, 1360, 1362Indefinitely postponed 1365
PROPOSAL NO. 18 - MR. COLTON:An amendment to Article XVI, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to amendments to the constitution.Introduced and read the first time .Referre? t? committee on Method of Amending the
ConstItutIon , .
PROPOSAL NO. 19 - MR. EBY:An amendment to Article VII, Section 4, of the con
stitution. Relative to state taxation.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
8592 PROPOSAL NO. 20-MR. BROWN, OF PIKE:
A proposal to fix the maximum rate of taxation withinand for the state of Ohio.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
142142
PROPOSAL NO. 14-MR. RILEY:An amendment to Article I, Section 5, of the constitu-
tion. Relative to bill of rights.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 12 - MR. EVANS: PAGE.
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to a modelconstitution for Ohio.
Introduced and read the first time...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Referred to committee of the Whole. ... . .. ... .. . . . . .. 92
PROPOSAL NO. 13 - MR. RILEY:An amendment to Article I, Section 7, of the constitu-
tion. Relative to bill of rights.Introduced and read the first time...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 92Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment. 142Report agreed to................................. 142Motion to reconsider 144, 153Reconsidered 153Debated 544, 549-550
Indefinitely postponed 550~
PROPOSAL NO. 15-MR. RILEY:An ,amendment to Article I, Section 10, of the constitu-
tion. Relative to bill of rights.Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 92Called from committee 1321
Recommitted 1404Reported with amendments 1404
Ordered printed 1404Second reading . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1593
Debated 1593-1604Amendment offered 1600Consideration postponed 1604Consideration resumed 1697Debated 1697-1700Amendments offered 1697, 1698Passed and referred to committee on Arrange-
ment and Phraseology 1700Reported with amendments 1787Third reading 1814
Amendments offered 1814Passed 1815Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology ., ,... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1933Reported without amendment 1951Finally passed 1951
PROPOSAL NO. 16 - MR. ELSON:An amendment to Article III, Sections 1-4, of the con-
stitution. Relative to the election of state officials.Introduced and read the first time.................... 87Referred to committee on Short Ballot.... . . .. . . . . . . . . 92Reported with amendments........................... 333Second reading " 955
Amendments offered 956Debated 956-974, 993-1014Recommitted 1015Reported with amendments 1403Report agreed to , 1403Ordered to the foot of the calendar.............. 1404Consideration resumed 1692Debated 1692-1696Amendment offered 1696Laid on the table 1696
PROPOSAL NO. 17 - MR. BAUM:An amendment to Article X, Sections 2 and 3, of the
constitution. To limit the terms of county officials.Introduced and read the first time................... 90
PROPOSAL NO. 21- MR. OKEY:An amendment to Article II, Section 16, of the con
stitution. Relative to governor's veto.Introduced and read the first time................... 90Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 96Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 448Report agreed to................................ 448
PROPOSAL NO. 22 - MR. STEWART:An amendment to Article VIII, Section 3, of the con-
stitution. Relative to good roads.Introduced and read the first time................... 90Referred to committee on Good Roads............... 96Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 166Report agreed to 166
PROPOSAL NO. 23-MR. WALKER:An amendment to Article· VII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to providing civil service code forstate institutions.
Introduced and re1d the first time........... . . . . . . . . . 91Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departm ~nts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Reference changed to committee on Miscellaneous Sub-
jects 551
PROPOSAL NO. 24 - MR. CORDES:An amendment to Article II, Section 33, of the con
stitution. Relative to requiring the general assemblyto pass laws relative to compensation of employes.
Introduced and read the first time........... .... .. .. . 91Referred to committee on Labor..................... 96Reported with amendments :.............. 755
Ordered printed 755Second reading 1346
Debated 1346-1347Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1347Reported with amendments 1741Third reading 1769
Passed 1769Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment........................ 1951
Finally passed :.......................... .. . . . . .. 1952
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Index to Proposals.
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PROPOSAL NO. 34 - MR. THOMAS: PAGE.
An a1?endme!1t to Article XV, of the constitution, byaddmg sectlOns 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15. Relative toindustrial regulations.
Introduced and read the first time.................... 91Referred to committee on Labor...................... 96Reported with amendments 1217
Ordered printed 1217Second reading 1389
Debated ' 1389-1397Amendment offered 1396Recommitted " 1397
Reported with amendments........................... 1701Debated ; .1701-1704Amendments offered 1702-1703Passed and referred to committee 011 Arrangement
and Phraseology 1704Reported with amendments........................... 1790Third reading 1840
Debated - 1840-1842Amendments offered 1840Passed 1842Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1842Reported with amendments........................... 1952
Finally passed 1952
PROPOSAL NO. 35-MR. THOMAS:An amendment to Article V, Section 1 of the con
stitntion, and adding Section 7 to Artic1~ V. Relativeto elective franchise.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
PROPOSAL NO. 37-MR. HAHN:An amendment to Article I, Section 10, of the con-
stitution. Relative to thrice in jeopardy.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 39-MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative' to the
reporting of all cases by the supreme court.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment ; .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 40-Mr. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to aLoli
fon of grand jury and of the coroner's office.Introduced and read the first time .
PROPOSAL NO. 38 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
testing by the supreme· court of constitutionality ofeach law passed by the legislature.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
91 PROPOSAL NO. 36 - MR. HAHN:96 An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
oath to be taken by assemblymen.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
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PAGE.PROPOSAL NO. 25 - MR. BOWDLE:Respecting divorce.Introduced and read the first time.................... 91Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 96Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1404Consideration postmoned 1404
Minority report recommends passage................. 1427Debated ..-10 1425-1428Committee report agreed to...................... 1428Motion to reconsider 1463Consideration postponed 1463Consideration resumed 1714Laid on the table 1714
PROPOSAL NO. 33 - MR. MARRIOTT:An amendment to Article V, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to elective franchise.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
PROPOSAL NO. 30 - MR. SMITH, OF GEAUGA:An amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, of the con-
stitution. Relative to public debt.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to 'committee on Good Roads .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment '" .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 31-.!.. MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:To submit separa~e from the constitution an amendment.
Relative to the alternate propositions, prohibition orlicense, of the liquor traffic.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to , .
PROPOSAL NO. 26 - MR. vVATSON:An amendment to Article XV, Section 9, of the con
stitution.· Relative to license to traffic in intoxicatingliquors.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 27-MR. WATSON:An amendment to Article XV of the constitution, by theaddition of Section 10. Relative to manufacture orsale of cigarettes.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee of the Whole .
PROPOSAL NO. 28-MR. WATSON:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to finance and taxation.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 29-MR. WATSON:An amendment to Article XII, Section 6, of the con
stitution. Relative to internal improvements.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Good Roads .
PROPOSAL NO. 32 - MR. MARRIOTT:Relative to licensing and regulation of intoxicating
liquors.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
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Index to Proposals.
PAGE. PROPOSAL NO. 49 - Continued. PAGE.
96 Introduced and read the first time... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Referred to committee on Corporations other than
142 Municipal 96142 Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 336Report agreed to 336
PROPOSAL NO. 50 - MR HAHN:91 An amendment to the constitution. Relative to per-96 sons not eligible to the general assembly of Ohio.
Introduced and read the first time... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91142 Rderred to committee on Legislative and Executive142 Departments 96
Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-ment ;................. 332
Report agreed to 332
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PROPOSAL NO. 54- MR. ELSON:An amendment to Article I, Section 5. of the cOl1stitu-
tion. Relativ'e to the reform of the jury system.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with amendments 1'29.
Remarks on 291-131, 141,ReDort agreed to .Ordered printed .
PROPOSAL NO. 53 - MR. TALLMAN:An amendment to Section 18, of the schedule Of the
constitution. Relative to license to traffic in intoxicating liquors.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred 10 committee on Liquor Traffic .Reported with recommendation for Indefinite postpbne-
ment ' .Report agreed to .
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91 PROPOSAL NO. 51- MR. MILLER, OF CRAWFORD:96 An amendment to Article VIII, Section 6, of the con-
stitution. Relative to permitting public property being142 insured in mutual associations and companies.142 Introduced and read the first time.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Referred to committee on Corporations other thanMunicipal 97
Reported wi~h amendments ........•................. 337Second readlng 1015,
91 Debated 1015-102597 Amendments offer'ed 1019, 1021, 1023, 1024
Recommitted 1025671 Reported with amendments........................... 1561671 Minority report with amendments..................... 1562
Consideration postponed·........................ 1562Ordered printed 1562Consideration resumed 1721Debated 1721-1726
91 Minority report agreed to....................... 1727Lost 1727'
97 Reconsidered 1727Debated 1727-1730
332 Amendments offered 1727, 1728332 Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1731Reported with amendments 1788Third reading " " 1824
Debated 1824-182591 Amendments offered 182497 Passed 1825
Referred to committee on Arrangem.ent and143 Phraseology 1825143 Reported without amendment. 1952'
Finally passed 1952
PROPOSAL NO. 52 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to double taxation.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation ~ .
PROPOSAL NO. 49 - MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution: Relative to
"watering" of stock.
PROPOSAL NO. 48-MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the con
ditions on which public debts may be incurred, renewed or extended.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 47 - MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to double
taxation.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 46 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to elec
tion of judges and public school officers on separatetickets.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred 10 committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 45 - MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to recog-
nition of political parties or organizations.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 44-MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to officers
accountable to the governor.Introduced and read the first time .Ref'erred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 43-MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to sec-
tarianism in public schools.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Education ; .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 40-Continued.Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 41- MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
number of men a jury to consist of.Introduced and read the first. time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 42 -,MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to fraud-
ulent acts of the legislature.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
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PROPOSAL NO. 63-MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD.
An amendment to Article IV, Section 2, of the con-stitution. Relative to supreme court decisions.
Introduced and read the firn time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 62-MR. PIERCE:
An amendment to Article I, Section 9, of the con-stitution. Relative to abolition of capital punishment.
Introduced and r,ead the first time.................... 95Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 102Reported with amendments 745
Ordered printed 745Second reading 1247
Debated 1247-1262Lost 1262Motion to reconsider 1268Debated 1268-1270Reconsidered 1271Debated 1271-1279Amendments offered 1271Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1279Reported with amendments.................. . . . . . . . . .. 1788Third reading 1819
Debated 1819-1823Amendments offered 1819, 1820, 1821, 1822Passed ' ;. 1823Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1824Reported without amendment......................... 1953
Finally passed 1953
PROPOSAL NO. 61- MR. HALFHILL:An amendment to Article XII, Section 6, of the con
stitution. Relative to debts for internal improvement.
Introduced and read the first time "Referred to committee on Good Roads .
91
97 PROPOSAL NO. 64 - MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:
Relative to the conservation of our natural resources.Introduced and r,ead the first time.................... 95Referred to committee on Agriculture ,. . . . 102Repoted with amendments , " 670
Ordered printed 671Second reading 1234
Debated 1234-1239, 1247-1248, 1280-129LReferred to select committee.... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1239Reported with amendments 1247Ordered printed 1248Amendments offered 1284. 1287. 1289. 1290Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1291Reported with amendments........................... 1790Third reading ,......................... 1837
Debated 1837-1839Amendments offered 1837, 1838Passed 1839Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1839Reported without amendment........................ 1953
Finally passed 1953
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PROPOSAL NO. 59-MR. HALFHILL:
Substitute for Section 18 of the schedule, made byvote of the electors a separate section of Article XV,of the. constitution, and providing a method to authorize either prohibition or license of the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 57 - MR. PETTIT:
An amendment to Article V, Section I, of the constitution. Relative to elective franchise.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise '" .
PROPOSAL NO. 58-MR. HALFHILL:
An amendment to Article XII, Sections 1 and 2, of theconstitution. Authorizing the classification of property for taxation, and to abolish the general propertytax.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 56-MR. PETTIT:
An amendment to Article I, Section 7, of the constitution (bill of rights). Relative to permitting theuse of the Holy Bible in public schools.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Ref'erence changed to committee on Education .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment ., .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 55-MR. RILEY:
An amendment to Artic1e XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 54-Continued. PAGE.
Second reading 168Considered in committee of the Whole 168, 175Debated , 168-172, 175-198Amendment offered 177Reported from committee of the Whole 172, 196Amendments offered 196, 197Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 198Motion to, reconsider 243, 551Motion withdrawn 551
Reported with amendments 1743Third reading 1745
Debated 1745-1764,1766-1767Amendments offered 1745, 1766, 1767Passed 1767Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1767Reported with amendments 1952
Finally passed 1953
PROPOSAL NO. 60 - MR. HALFHILL: .
An amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, of the constitution. Permitting public debt for the purpose ofestablishing a system of good roads.
Introduced and r,ead the first time .Ref'erred to committee on Good Roads .Reported with recommendation for indefinIte postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 65- MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to protectionof the Sabbath.
95 Introduced and r,ead the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95102 Referred to committee on Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-167 ment ,............... 755167 Report agreed to.................................. 755
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Index to Proposals.
PROPOSAL NO. 66 - MR. JONES: PAGE.
An amendment to Article XVI, Section 1, of the constitution. Relative to amendment of the constitution.
Introduced and read the first time. ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 95Referred to committee on Method of Amending the
constitution 102
PROPOSAL NO. 67 - MR. BEYER:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to burying grounds.Introduced and r,ead the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Referred to committee on Taxation ~ . .. 102
PROPOSAL NO. 68 - MR. BEYER:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to mortgages.Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Referred to committee on Taxation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •. 102
PROPOSAL NO. 69-MR. WALKER:An amendment to Article IV, Section 3, of the con
stitution. Relative to judges of the common pleascourt.
Introduced and r,ead the first time.................... 95Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 102Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1312Report agreed to..................................... 1312
PROPOSAL NO. 75 - MR. EVANS: PAGE.
An amendment to Article I, Sections 1 to 20, of the constitution. Relative to the declaration of fundamentalprinciples. Bill of Rights.
Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 102Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 746Report agreed to 746
PROPOSAL NO. 76- MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article II, Sections 1 to 32, of the
constitution. Relative to the legislative power.Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 96Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive De-
partments 102
PROPOSAL NO. 77 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article III, Sections 1 to 20, of the
constitution. Relative. to the executive.Introduced and read the first time , .. . . . 96Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 102
PROPOSAL NO. 78 - MR. EVANS:An amendmen to Article II, Sections 1 to 32, of the
constitution. Relative to the veto power.Introduced and read the first time....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 102
PROPOSAL NO. 70-MR. ULMER:An amendment to Article II, Section 15, of the con
stitution. Relative to where bills shall originate.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments. . .
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PROPOSAL NO. 79 - MR. EVANS:An amendmen to Article II, Sections 1 to 32, of the
constitution. Relative to the initiative and referendum.
Introduced and read the first time , .Referred to committee on Init~tive and Referendum ..
96102
PROPOSAL NO. 71- MR. DWYER:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to labor.Introduced and read the first time.................... 96Referred to committee on Labor...................... 102
PROPOSAL NO. 72 - MR. STOKES:An amendment to Article XIII, Section 8, of the constitu
tion. Relative to investment companies.Introduced and read the first time........... . . . . . . . . . 96Referred to committee on Corporations other than
Municipal 102Reported with amendments........................... 1131
Ordered printed .,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1131Second reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1384
Debated . 1384-1388Amendments offered 1386, 1387, 1388Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1388Reported with amendments........................... 1740Third reading .....................................•. 1767
Debated 1767Amendment offered 1767Passed 1768Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology , 1768Reported without amendment 1953
Finally passed .•.............,.................... 1954
PROPOSAL NO. 73 - MR. STOKES:An amendment to Article VIII, Section 14, of the constitb-
tion. Relative to employment of convicts upon public roads.Introduced and read the first time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Referred to committee on Good Roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 102Reference changed to committee of the Whole.... . . .. 167Reference changed to committee on Good Roads...... 663
PROPOSAL NO. 74-MR. COLTON:An amendment to Ariticle XII of the constitution, by adding
section. Relative to income tax.Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fl6Referred to comp1ittee on Taxation................... 102
PROPOSAL NO. 80-MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article IV, Sections 1 to 22, of the
constitution. Relative to the judiciary.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights ..Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to " .
PROPOSAL NO. 81 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article V, Sections 1 to 6, of the con
stitution. Relative to the elective franchise.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
PROPOSAL NO. 82 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article VIII, Sections 1 to 13, of the
constitution. Relative to public indebtedness.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 83 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article IX, Sections 1 to 5. of the
constitution. Relative to removal of officers.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on, Legislative and Executive
Departments .
PROPOSAL NO. 84 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article X, Sections 1 to 7, of the con
stitution. Rel'ative to county, township and cityorganization.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Municipal Government .
PROPOSAL NO. 85 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article XI, Sections 1 to 11, of the
constitution. Relative to apportionment.Introduced and read the first time , .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive De-
partments .
96103
746746
96
103
96103
96
103
96103
96
103
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Index to Proposals.
96
103
PROPOSAL NO. 86 - MR. EVANS: PAGE.
An amendment to Article XII, Sections 1 to 6, of theconstitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Referred to committee on Taxation ;..... 103Called from committee , 1188Debated 1188-1192Recommitted 1192
PROPOSAL NO 87 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article XIII, Sections 1 to 7 of the
constitution. Relative to corporations. 'Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Re~e:red to committee on Corporations other than Mu-
nicipal ' " 103Reported with recommendation for indefinite post-
ponement 1131Report agreed to.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1131
PROPOSAL NO. 88 - MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article XVI, Sections 1 to 3 of the
comtitution. Relative to amendments. 'Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Method of Amendino- the
Constitution <=>•••••
PROPOSAL NO. 93 - Continued. PAGE.
Reported with amendments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. E65Ordered printed '. .. ,565
Second reading " "•................... 1165Debated 1165-1186Amendments offered 1170, 1182. 1184 118Z1Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and P~raseology 1186Reported With amendments 1791Third reading 1842
Debated 1843-1849Amendments offered 1842, 1843, 1845,
1846, 1848, 1849, 1850Passed 1850Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase~
ology 1850Rep~~edl with amendments " 1954
lila ly passed 1954
PROPOSAL NO. 94 - MR. FESS:An amendment to Article XIII, Section 7 of the con
s~i~ution. Relative to commission go~ernment ofcities.
Introduced and read the first time 102Referred to committee on Municipal Government. .. " 106
. PROPOSAL NO. 89-MR. EVANS:An amendment to Article XV, Sections 1 to 9 of the
constitution. Miscellaneous. 'Introduced and read the first time.................... 96Referred to committee on Miscellaneous Subj ects. . . . . . 103
PROPOSAL NO. 90 - MR. READ:An .am~ndment to Article II, Section 1, of the con
stitutIOn. To provide for the initiative and referendum in the legislative power.
Introduced and read' the first time.................... 96Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum... 103
102
102107
671671
PROPOSAL NO. 98-MR. FESS:An amendment to Article VI, Section 5, of the con-
stitution. Relative to pension system for teachers.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Education .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 99 - MR. JONES:An amendment to Article I. Section 5. of the con..
stitution. Relative to jury trial.Introduced and read the first time .
PROPOSAL NO. 95 - MR. FESS:An amendment to Article VI, Section 2 of the con
stitution. Relative to the creation of ~ state schoolfund.
Introduced and read the first time 102Referred to committee on Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Reported with recommendation for indellnite postpone-
ment .....................•. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 671Report agreed to 671
PROPOSAL NO. 96 - MR. FESS:An amendment to Article VI, Section 3 of the con
stitution. Relative to the creation of the' office of statecommissioner of education.
Introduced and read the first time.................... 102Referred to committee on Education................. 107Reported with amendments........................... 1646
Ordered printed ..•............................. 1646Second reading 1732
Debated 1732-1738Amendment offered 1733Passt>cl and referred to committee on ArranO'ementand Phraseology ~ 1733
Reported with amendments "........... 1787Third reading' 18] 1
Debated 1811-1814Amendments offered 1811, 1812 181:lPassed : 1814Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase··
ology 1814Reported with amendments........................... 1954
Finally passed 1954
PROPOSAL NO. 97 - MR. FESS:An amendment to Article VI. Section 4, of the con
stitution. Relative to the creation of a state boardof education.
Introduced and read the first time.................... 102Referred to committee on Education................. 107
96
96103
103
PROPOSAL NO. 93-MR. EARNHART:An amendment to Article XIII, Section 3, of the con
stitution. Relative to the protection of bank andother deposits.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Banks and Banking .
PROPOSAL NO. 91- MR. KILPATRICK:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to equal
suffrage.Introduced and read the first time................ . . . . 96Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise "............................ 103Reported with amendments.......................... 329Minority report recommending indefinite postponement 329
Consideration postponed 329Ordered printed.................................. 329Consideration resumed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 551Minority report laid on the table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 551Committee report agreed to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 551
Second reading....................................... 600Debated 600-639Amendments offered 605, 611,' 622, 626Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 639Reported with amendments.......................... 1791Third reading........................................ 1852
Debated ~ , 1852-1856Passed 1857Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1933Reported without amendment 1954
Finally passed 1954
PROPOSAL NO. 92 - MR. ANTRIM:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to amend
ments, desired laws and legislative measures.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Method of Amending the
Constitution .
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Index to Proposals.
PROPOSAL NO. 99 - Continued. PAGE.Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 107Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 143Report agreed to.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
PROPOSAL NO. 106 - Continued. PAGE.
Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-ment 143
Report agreed to 143
PROPOSAL NO. 103 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to account
of each assemblyman to his c~:mstituency.
Introduced and read the first tIme ..Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 107Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 143Report agreed to 143
PROPOSAL NO. 102 - MR. HAHN.An amendment to the constitution. Relative to limita-
tion of dower claims.Introduced and read the first time ..... ..'. " '. 1·')')
Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 107Reported with recommendation for indefinite post-
ponement '143Report agreed to 143
PROPOSAL NO. 104 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Reiative to simpli-
fication of writs.Introduced and read the .first time 102Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 107Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 143Report agreed to 143
PROPOSAL NO. 100 - MR. FACKLER:An amendment to Article IV, Section 9, of the con-
stitution. Relative to justice of the peace.Introduced and read the first time 102Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 107Reported with amendments 332
Ordered printed 332,Second reading '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Debated 551-552Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 552Reported with amendments' 1741Third reading 1770
Debated 1770- 1772Amendment offered 1770Passed 1772Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1773Reported with amendments 1955
Debated 1955Finally passed 1955
PROPOSAL NO. 101- MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
protection of employes.Introduced and read the first time 102Referred to committee on Labor 107Reported with recommendation for indefinite post-
ponement . . . 755Report agreed to 755
102
107
336336
102
107
448
747747
102107
143143
102107
102107
332332
102107
746746
102
107
336336
PROPOSAL NO. 112 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to re
quiring foreign corporations to have office in thestate.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Corporations other than
Municipal .Reference changed to committee on Judiciary and Bill
of Rights .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment ( .Report agreed to ;
PROPOSAL NO. 113-MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to consolidation of competing railroad companies.
Introduced and read the first time ; .Referred to eommittee on Corporations other than
Municipal .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment , .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 109 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to owner
ship of telephones by municipal corporations.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Municipal Government .
PROPOSAL NO. 107 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to aboli-
tion of the circuit court.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 108 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to re-
ports of every judge.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 110 - MR. HAHN:An .amendment to the constitution. Relative to im-
peachment and contempt of court.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee' on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment ' .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. ll1-MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to surety
companies as preferred creditors.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Corporations other than
Municipal , .R~ported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
mient .Report agreed to .
102107
143143
PROPOSAL NO. 105 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to waiv-
ing of technicalities in criminal cases.Introduced and, read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 106 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to re
versal of cases on account of technicalities.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights
102107
PROPOSAL NO. 114-MR. HAHN:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to taxation by uniform rule.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to C'ommittee on Taxation .
102107
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Index to Proposals.
10~
118
106118
118
106
118
106118
671671
106118
755755
106
118
11311131
PAGE.
An amendment to Article XIII, Section 6, of the constitution. Relative to municipal corporations.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Municipal Government. .
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to amendments.
Introduced and read the first time :Referred to committee on Method of Amending the
Constitution .
An amendment to Article VI, of the constitution, byadding Sections 3 and 4. Relative to education.
Introduced and read the first time " .Referred to committee on Education .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
An amendment to Article VIII, Section 14, of the constitution. Relative to limitation of working hours onpublic works.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Labor .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
m,ent .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 129 - MR. KING:An amendment to Article V. Sections 1 to 6, of the
constitution. Relative to elective franchis~.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
PROPOSAL NO. 126 - MR. KING:
An amendment to Article II, of the constitution.Relative to merit system of appointment.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .
PROPOSAL NO. 122 - MR. FARRELL:Relative to employment of women, children and per-
sons engaged in hazardous employment.Introduced and read the first time " . . . . . . . . . . . 106Referred to committee on Labor..................... 118Reported with amendments........................... 755
Ordered printed 755Second reading 1328
Debated 1328-1338Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1338Reported with amendments 1742Third reading 1784
Debated 1784-1786Amendment offered 1784Passed . , 1786Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
olollv 1933Reported without amendment........................ 1955
Finally passed 1956
106118
143i43
PROPOSAL NO. 127 - MR. KING:
An amendment to Article XIII, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4,of the constitution. Relative to corporations.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Corporations other than
Municipal .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
i~~ PROPOSAL NO. 128 - MR. KING:
118
106
102107146 PROPOSAL NO. 124 - MR. THOMAS:207
13121312
PROPOSAL NO. 120 - MR. ROCKEL ':An amendment to Article IV, Section 7, of the con-
stitution. Relative to probate courts.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 121- MR. DUNN:To submit an amendment to the preamble of the con-
stitution.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 119 - MR. PETTIT:An amendment to Article II, Section 27, of the con
stitution. Relative to the election of United Statessenators.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
PROPOSAL NO. 118 - MR. LAMPSON:An amendment to Article VIn, Section 1, of the con-:
stitution. Relative to raising the bond limit to aid inestablishing a system of good roads.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Good Roads .Reported with amendments .Second reading .
Considered in committee of the Whole 208-224,'259-269, 270-289, 295-317
Amendments offered 208, 259, 266, 287,309, 310. 343, 346, 352
Debated 207-224, 259-289,295-317, 321-328, 343-353
Reported from committee of the Whole 212,
Amended ~~~'..~~~: ~~~ PROPOSAL NO .125-MR. THOMAS:Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 352Ordered printed 663
Reported with' amendments 1742Third reading 1776
Debated 1776-1783Amendments offiered 1776, 1777, 1781, 1783Passed , 1783Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1784Reported with amendments 1955
Finally passed :..................... 1955
PROPOSAL NO. 117 - MR. ELSON:An amendment to Article XIII, Section 5, of the con
stitution. Relative to the right of eminent domain.Introduced and read the first time 102Referred to committee on C9rporations other than
Municipal 107 PROPOSAL NO. 123-MR. FARRELL:Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 336Report agreed to 336
PROPOSAL NO. 116-MR. KEHOE:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to capi
talization of banks.Introduced and read the first time 102Referred to committee on Banks' and Banking 107
PROPOSAL NO. 115 - MR. ROCKEL: PAGE.
An amendment to Article I, Section 5, of the consti-tution. Relative to trial by jury.
Introduced and read the first time '. 102Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 107Reported with recommendation' for indefinite postpone-
ment :........................... 143Report agreed to 143
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Index to Proposals.
PROPOSAL NO. 130-MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:PAGE.
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Referred to committee on Taxation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 118
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PROPOSAL NO. 137 - Continued. PAGE.
Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 119Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 332Report agreed to... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 332
PROPOSAL NO. 138-MR. ANDERSON:An amendment to Article XIII, Sections 1 and 6,
of the constitution. Relative to "home rule" forcities.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Municipal Government .
PROPOSAL NO. 139 - MR. STEWART:An amendment to Article XII, of the constitution, by
adding Sections 3, 4 and 5. Relative to registrationof bonds.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .106
118
106118
14281428
PROPOSAL NO. 132 - MR. JONES:An amendment to Article XII, Sections 1 and 2, of the
constitution. Relative to taxation.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
.PROPOSAL NO. 131- MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to strikes,
riots, and great industrial disturbances.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Labor .Called from Committee .Recommitted .
PROPOSAL NO. 133-MR. SMITH, OF GEAUGA:An amendment to Article IV, Section 6, of the con-
stitution. Relative to jurisdiction of courts.Introduced and read the first time................... 106Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 118Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .......•...................................... 332Report agreed to................................. 332
.PROPOSAL NO. 134 - MR. HALENKA:YIP:An amendment to Article I, of the constitution. Rela-
tive to .inj unctions.Introduced and read the first time................... 106Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 118Reported with amendments........................... 1326
Ordered printed 1326Second reading 1424
'Debated 1424Lost 1424Reconsidered 1425Cons.ideration postponed 1425Consideration resumed . .•. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1676Debated 1676-1682
. Amendments offered 1679, 1681Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1682Ordered printed . . . . . . . . . .. 1682
Reported with amendments.......................... 1790Third reading 1839
Passed , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1839Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1933Reportedwifh(!>Ut amendment........................ 1956
Finally passed 1956
PROPOSAL NO. 135-MR. WALKER:An amendment to Article XI, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and
5, of the constitution. Relative to the house ofrepresentatives. .
Introduced and read the first time................... 106Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 118
PROPOSAL NO. 140 - MR. STOKES:An amendment to Article IV, Section 9, of the con
stitution. Relative to limiting the jurisdiction of .ius~
tices of the peace to the township in which they wereelected.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 141- MR. STOKES:An amendment to Article II. Section 33, of the con
stitution. Relative to forbidding change of salary ofofficers after election or appointment.
Introduced and read the first t~ne .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments ' .
PROPOSAL NO. 142-MR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article IV, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7 and 8 of the constitution.. Relative to the variouscourts of Ohio and to abolish the circuit court and theprobate court. .
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 143-MR. MOORE:An amendment to Article XII, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to poll tax.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 144 - MR. EBY:An amendment to Article I, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to the initiative and' referendum.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum ..
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332332
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119
106119
332332
106119
106119
PROPOSAL NO. 136 - MR. WALKER:To submit an enacting clause to the constitution.Introduced and read' the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and BiII of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 137 - MR. BROvVN. OF LUCAS:An amendment to Article IV, of the constitution, by
adding Section 23.. Relative to providing for opinions by judges of the supreme court upon questions oflaw when requested by the governor or generalassembly.
'Introduced and read the first time .
PROPOSAL NO. 145-MR. WISE:An amendment to Article. V, Section 1, of the con-
106 stitutiol1. Relative to elective franchise.119 Introduced and read the first time................... 106
Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective143 Franchise 119143
PROPOSAL NO. 146-J\1R. TAGGART:An amendment to Article IV, Section 2, of the con-
stitution. Relative to the supreme court.Introduced and read the first time................... 106Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 119Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
Inent 747106 Report agreed to '" 747
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Index. to Proposals.
2223
PROPOSAL NO. 147-MR. STALTER: PAGE.
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to crimesand offenses.
Introduced and read the first time................... 106Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 119Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 747Report agreed to " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 747
PROPOSAL NO. 148 - MR. SOLETHER:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to jurors.Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 123Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 143Report agreed to 143
PROPOSAL NO. 149-MR. WEYBRECHT:An amendment to Article VIII, Section 3, of the con-
stitution. .Relative to good roads.Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 118Referred to committee on Good Roads............... 123Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 166Report agreed to...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 166
PROPOSAL NO. 150 - MR. STEWART:An amendment to Article XII,. Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to taxation by uniform rule.Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 118Referred to committee on Taxation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
PROPOSAL .\l0. 154 - MR. \VINN: PAGE.
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to liquortraffic.
Introduced and read the first time 118Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic............ 124Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 33(-;Report agreed to 336
PROPOSAL NO. 155 - MR. DAVIO:An amendment to Article XV, of the constitution.
Relative to strike-breakers.Introduced and read the first time 118Referred to committee on Labor 124
PROPOSAL NO. 156- MR. DAVIO:An amendment to Article XV, of the constitution.
Relative to police powers.Introduced and read the first time 118Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 124Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .......................................•..... 14004Report agreed to 1404
PROPOSAL NO 157-MR. DAVIO:An 'amendment to Article VIII, of the constitution,
by adding Section 14. Relative to public work.Introduced ~md read the first time ' . .. 118Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments . . . . 124
PROPOSAL NO. 151- MR. ANDERSON:An amendment to Section 18, of the schedule of the
constitution. Relative to the liquor traffic.Introduced and read the first time 118Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic ~ 123Called from committee 250Question of engrossment 250-257,
354-376, 387-404, 416-433, 448-544Amendments offered 354, 356, 457, 490Second reading 571
Amendment offered 571, 572, 573, 582, 584,586, 587, 591, 595, 596, 597
Debated 574-597Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 597Ordered printed 600, 1682
Reported with amendments 1800Third reading 1801
Debated 1801-1807,Amendments offered 1801, 1802, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1807Passed 1807Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phras'eology 1808Reported withollt amendment 1956
Finally passed 1956
PROPOSAL NO. 152 - MR. BROvVN. OF HIGHLAND:An amendment to Article I. of the constitution. Rela-
tive to the buying and selling of farm products.Introduced and read the first time 118Referred to committee on Agriculture 123Called from committee 563
Recommitted 564Reference changed to committee on Judiciary and Bill
of Rights 649Reported with amendments 14MSecond reading 1704
Debated 1704-1706Lost ; 1707
RROPOSAL NO. 153 - MR. PETERS:An amendment to Article' III, Section 1 to 4 of the
constitntion. Relative to the election of state officials.
Introduced and read the first time 118Referred to committee on Short Ballot 123
PROPOSAL NO. L58-MR. DOTY:An amendment to Article IV, of the constitution, by
adding Section 22. Relative to limiting the jurisdiction of courts established or authorized by the constitution.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 159 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Section 18 of the schedule of the con-
stitution. Relative to liquor traffic.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-ment .
Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 160 - MR. PETTIT:An amendment to Article XV, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to public printing.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .
PROPOSAL NO. 161- MR. l\fOORE:An amendment to Article III, Sections 1. 2. 15 and 18,
of the constitution, striking out sections 16 and 17 andadding section 21. Relative to short ballot and recall.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Short Ballot .
PROPOSAL NO. 162 - MR. ELSON:An amendment to Article II, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Concerning state legislature.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments. . .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .Motion to reconsider .Lost .
11812-1
332332
118124
336336
118
124
118124
123
139
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Index to Proposals.
PAGE.PROPOSAL NO. 163-MR. MILLER, OF CRAWFORD:
An amendment to Article XV, Section 4, of the constitution. Relative to who eligible to office.
Introduced and read the first time................... 123Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departnlents 139Reported with amendments 640Second reading 1219
Debated 1219-1228Amendments offered 1221, 1223, 1225, 1227Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1228Reported with amendments 1790Third reading 1792
Passed 1792Referred to Committee 011 Arrangement and Phra-
seology 1935Reported without amendment 1956
Finally passed 1956
PROPOSAL NO. 164 - MR. THOMAS:
An amendment to Article II, of the constitution. Relative to providing for one legislative body with theinitiative and referendum.
Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 139Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1132Minority report with amendments 1132
Minority report laid on table ,.. 1133Committee report agreed to 1133
PROPOSAL NO. 165-MR. STILWELL:
An amendment to Article I, Section 4, of the consti-tution. Relative to bill of rights.
Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 139Reported with recommendation for indefinlte postpone-
ment 1404Report agreed to 1404
PROPOSAL NO. Hi6-MR. STIL\VELL:
An amendment to Article II, of the constitution, byadding section 33. Relative to liens.
Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 139Reported with amendments 1312Ordered printed 1312Second reading 1412
Debated 1412-1418Amendments offered 1415-1416Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1418Reported with amendments 1742Third reading 1787
Passed 1787Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phra-
seology 1933Reported without amendment 1956
Finally passed 1957
PROPOSAL NO. 167 - MR. STIL\VELL:'An amendment to Article XV, of the constitution, by
adding section 10. Concerning labor.Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Labor. 139
PROPOSAL NO. 108-MR. STILWELL:
An amendment to Article n, Section 20 of the constitution. Relative to salary of officers and employees.
Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 139
PROPOSAL NO. 169-MR. WORTHINGTON: PAGE.
An amendment to Article XV, of the constitution.Relative to the civil service.
Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Miscellaneous Subjects 139Reported with amendments 1063
Ordered printed 1063Second reading '. . . . . . . . . . . .. 1378
Debated 1378-1380Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1380Reported with amendments 1790Third reading 1792
Passed 1793Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment 1957
Finally passed 1957
PROPOSAL NO. 170 - MR. WORTHINGTON:An amendment to Article XII, Sections 2, 3 and 4, of
the constitution, and to renumber present sections5 and 6 as sections 6 and 7 respectively. Relative totaxation.
Introduced and read the first time 123.Referred to committee on Taxation 139Reported with amendments 1326Minority report with amendments.................... 1327
Consideration postponed 1327Ordered printed 1328Consideration resumed 1505Debated 1505-1551Minority report agreed to '. . . . . . . . . .. 1550Debated (on engrossl11ent) 1554-1592Amendl11ents offered .
. . .. . . 1551, 1555, 1560, 1.566, 1567, 1568, 1580, 1582Ordered engrossed 1592
Second reading 1592Debated 1609-1665Al11endments .offered .
.......... 1612, 1621, 1633, 1634, 1636, 1647, 1650, 1651Lost 1666Reconsidered, 1666-1671Debated 1666-1674Al11endmentsoffered 1671, 1673Passed and referred to cOl11l11ittee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1675Ordered printed 1676
Reported with amendments 1809Third reading 1873
Debated 1873-1880Amendments offered 1873, 1874, 1876, 1879, 1880,Passed 1881Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phras'eology 1882Ordered printed 1882
Reported with amendments 1957Finally passed ,................... 1957
PROPOSAL NO. 171- MR. ANDERSON:An amendment to Section 18 of the Schedule. Rela-
tive to the traffic in intoxicating liquors.Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committtee on Liquor Traffic............ 139Reported with recoml11endation for indefinite postpone-
ment 334Debated 334-336Report agreed to 336
PROPOSAL NO. 172-MR. PRICE:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2 of the con
stitution. Relative to taxation.Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Taxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
PROPOSAL NO. 173 - MR. MATTHEWS:An amendment· to Article VIII, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to the contracting of debts foran authorized issue of bonds for good roads.
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES
Index to Proposals.
2225
PROPOSAL NO. 173-Continued.Introduced and read the first time ..................•Referred to committee on Good Roads .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PAGE.
123139
166166
PROPOSAL NO. 182 - Continued.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PAGE.
143146
336336
:PROPOSAL NO. 174-MR MAUCK:Relative to bill of rights.Introduced and read the first time 123Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 139Reported without amendment 640Second reading 1205
Debated 1205-1211Amendments offered 1209, 1210Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1211Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1740Report agreed to 1740
'PROPOSAL NO. 175 - MR. BROWN, OF LUCAS:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to abol
ishing contract labor in prisons.Introduced and read the first time 139Referred to committee on Labor 143
PROPOSAL NO. 176 - MR. RILEY:To submit an amendment to Article XVI, of the con
stitution by adding Section 11. Relative to forestconservation and afforestation.
Introduced and read the first time 143Referred to committee on Agriculture 146
'PROPOSAL NO. 177 - MR. READ:An amendment to Article III, Sections 1, 2, and 17 (a),
of the constitution. Relative to lengthening terms ofstate officers and the addition of a superintendent ofindustrial affairs.
Introduced and read the first time 143Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 146Reference changed to committee on Short Ballot 755
PROPOSAL NO. 178-MR. WISE:An amendment to Article XV, of the constitution, by
the addition of Section 10. Relative to sale or givingaway of cigarettes or cigarette paper.
Introduced and read the first time 143Referred to committ'ee of the Whole 146
PROPOSAL NO. 179 -MR. OKEY:An amendment to Article X, Section 4 of the constitu
tion. Relative to the term of township officers.Introduced and read the first time 143Referred to committee on County and Township Or-
ganization 146
PROPOSAL NO. 180 - MR. MOORE:An amendment to Article X, of the constitution. Rela4
tive to countv and township organizations.Introduced and" read the first time......... 143Referred to committee on County and Township Or-
ganization 146Reported witho,ut recommendation 980Second reading 1365
Indefinitely postponed 1365
PROPOSAL NO, 181- MR. STEWART:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2 of the con
stitution. Relative to taxation by uniform rule; exemptions.
Introduced and read the first time 143Referred to committee on Taxation 146
PROPOSAL NO. 182 - MR. NORRIS:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
licensing of traffic in intoxicating liquors.
PROPOSAL NO. 183 - MR. HARRIS, OF HAMILTON:
An amendment to Article VI, of the constitution.Relative to education.
Introduced and read the first time 143,Referred to committee on Education................. 146
PROPOSAL NO. 184 - MR. PECK:An amendment to Article IV, Sections 1, 2 and 6 of the
constitution. Relative to the supreme and circuitcourts. Judicial.
Introduced and read the first time 143Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 146Reported with amendments 329Ordered printed 330Second reading 1025
Debated 1025-1081, 1088-1130, 1139-1162Amendments offered .
1030, 1042, 1062, 1067, 1101, 1129, 1141, 1142,1143, 1145, 1147, 1148, 1152, 1158, 1159, 1160, 1162
Ordered printed 1062, 1080, 1130Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1163Ordered printed _.. .1165, 1192
Reported with amendments 1788Consideration of report postponed 1790Consider"ation resumed 1825Report agreed to 1825
Third reading 1825'Debated 1826-1833Amendments offered 1826, 1827, 1831, 1832Passed 1833Referred to committee on Arrang,ement and
Phraseology 1834Ordered printed •.................................... 1834Reported without amendment 1957
Finally passed 1958
PROPOSAL NO. 185 - MR. VVATSOK:An amendment to Article II, Section 1 of the constitu
tution. Legislative.Introduced and read the first time 144Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum 146
PROPOSAL NO. 186-MR. WATSON:An amendment to Article XV, Section 9, of the con-
stitution. Relative to the liquor traffic.Introduced and read the first time 144Referred to commit,tee on Liquor Traffic 146Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 336Report agreed to 336
PROPOSAL NO. 187-MR. vVATSON:An amendment to Article XV. of the constitution.
Relative to the manufacture, sale and distribution ofcigarettes and cigarette wrappers.
Introduced and read the first time 144Referred to committee of the Whole '" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Reference changed to committee on Education........ 649Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .... :......................................... 1219Report agreed to 1219
PROPOSAL NO. 188 - MR. KING:An amendment to Article II, Section 10 of the consti
tution. Relative to county officers.Introduced and read the first time 144Referred to committee on County and Township Or-
ganization 146
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Index to Proposals.
746746
144147
746746
144146
144147
747747
671671
671671
334334
144147
144147
144147
PAGE.
146
448448
PROPOSAL NO. 198 - Continued.Referred to committee on Banks and Banking .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
Inent .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 199 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Contracts made on
Sundav shall be valid.Introdllc"ed and read the 6r5t time................... 144Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 14&Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 747Report agreed to 747
PROPOSAL NO. 200-MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Libertv of con-
science does not excuse licentiousness. 'Introduced and read the first time " .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 201- MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Proof of publica-
tion to take no effect till court approves of it.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed. to , .
PROPOSAL NO. 202 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Lobbying a crime.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
144
146
332332
144146
747747
144
146
144146
144
146
144
144
146
144146
146448
PROPOSAL NO. 203 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Text books for the
public schools to be published by the state.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Education .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 204 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. The Sabbath shall
be a mere civic regulation.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Education .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
lTIent .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 205- MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to short
ballot.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Short Ballot .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ITIent .Report agreed to , .
PROPOSAL NO. 206-MR. FACKLER:An amendment to Article X, Sections 1 and 2, of the
constitution. Relative to county and township144 officers.146 Introduced and re~d the first time : . . . 144
Referred to commIttee on Short Ballot............... 147
iPROPOSAL NO. 207 - MR. FACKLER:An amendment to Article III, Sections 1, 2 and 5, of
the constitution. Relative to state executive officials.Introduced and read the first time.. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
144 Referred to committee on Short Ballot .. ;............ 147
PROPOSAL NO. 188 - Continued. PAGE.
Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-ment ~................ 980
Report agreed to 980
PROPOSAL NO. 192 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Divorce to be
tried to a jury.Introduced and read the fi rst time .................•.Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Rep.orted with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to ' " .
PROPOSAL NO. 196 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Banks shall be col
lectors of one-quarter of one per cent. on theirmoney deposits, as taxes.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 195 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to tax on
foreign stock and bonds.Introduced and read the fi rst time .Referred to committee on Corporations other than
Municipal .............•...........................Reference changed to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 190 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to contract
with employes releasing from liability.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Labor .
PROPOSAL NO. 197-MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to tax on
chattels.Introduced and read the i1 rst time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 198 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Bank directors
shall be individually and jointly responsible for receiving deposits when bank insolvent.
Introduced and read the first time .
PROPOSAL NO. 193 - MR HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Extra compensa
tion forbidden.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departtnents .
PROPOSAL NO. 189 - MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Donations for
bidden.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 194-MR. HAHN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to profit
on public money.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .
; PROPOSAL NO. 191-- MR. HAHN;An amendment to the constitution. Special legislation
forbidden.Introduced and rea~ the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES
Index to Proposals.
2227
PROPOSAL NO. 208-lVIR. FACKLER: PAGE.
An amendment to Article VIII, Section 12, of theconstitution. Relative to board of public works.
Introduced and read the first time.......... .... . . .... 144Referred to committee on Short Ballot............... 147
PROPOSAL NO. 214 - MR. EBY: PAGE.
An amendment to Article XVI, of the constitution.Relative to amending the constitution.
Introduced and read the first time..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Referred to committee on Method 'of Amending the
Constitution 198PROPOSAL NO. 209-lVIR. TETLO\V:
An amendment to Article VIII, of the constitution.Relative to protection and welfare of persons employed at public work.
Introduced and read the first time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Referred to committee on Labor..................... 147Reported with amendments.......................... 755
Ordered printed 755Second reading 1339
Debated 1339-1345Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1345Reported with amendments........................... 1740Third reading 1769
Amendment offered 1769Passed 1769Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1769Reported without amendment 1958
Finally passed 1958
PROPOSAL NO. 210 -lVIR. SMITH, OF GEAUGA:
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Referred to committee on Taxation.................. 162
PROPOSAL NO. 211-MR. TAGGART:
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to electivefranchise.
Introduced and read the first time...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise 162Reported back for consideration...................... 565Second reading 1192
Debated 1192-1195Amendment offered 1194Laid on the table................................ 1195
PROPOSAL NO. 212 - MR. JOHNSON,OF WILLIAMS:
An amendment to Article II, Section 16, of the constitution. Relative to amending 'veto power of thegovernor.
Introduced and read the first time..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments :.......... 198Reported with amendments 565Minority report with ametldments.................... 565
Debated : 565-571Consideration postponed 571Minority report laid on table 1196Committee report agreed to...................... 1197
Second reading 1197Debated 1195-1196, 1198-1204Amendments offered 1201, 1202Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1204Reported with amendments.......................... 1788Third reading 1816
Passed 1816Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1933Reported without amendment 1958
Finally passed 1958
PROPOSAL NO. 213 - MR. EBY:
An amendment to Article VII, of the constitution.Relative to public school funds.
Introduced and read the first time..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Referred to committee on Education'................. 198
PROPOSAL NO. 215 - MR. \~TOODS:
An amendment to Article II, Section 1, of the constitution. Relative to initiative and referendum.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum ..
PROPOSAL NO. 216 - MR. ANDERSON:An amendment to Section 18 of the schedule of the con
stitution. Relative to traffic in intoxicating liquors.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .
PROPOSAL NO. 217 - MR. HOFFMAN:To submit an amendment to the constitution. Rela
tive to municipal corporations.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Municipal Government .
PROPOSAL NO. 218 - MR. WORTHINGTON:An amendment to Article XII, Section 16, of the con
stitution. Relative to the veto power.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative ancl Executive
Departnlents .
PROPOSAL NO. 219 - MR. MAUCK:An amendment to Article XVI, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to methods of amending the constitution.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Method of Amending the
Constitution .
PROPOSAL NO. 220 - MR. KNIGHT:An amendment to Article II, Section 16, of the con
stitution. Relative to veto power of the governor.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .
PROPOSAL NO. 221- MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
sale of stocks, bonds and securities.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Banks and Banking .
PROPOSAL NO. 222 - MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:An amendment to Section 18 of the schedule, of the
constitution. Relative to the liquor traffic.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic .
PROPOSAL NO. 223 - MR. ELSON:An amendment to Article IV, Section 3, of the con
stitution. Relative to the sessions of the commonpleas court.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 224 - MR. FARRELL:An amendment to Article XVIII, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to election of state and countyofficers.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative ,and Executive
Departments .
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162198
162108
162
198
162 '
198
162
198
162198
162198
162198
747747
162
198
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Index to Proposals.
PROPOSAL NO. 225 - MR. HALFHILL. PAGE.
An amendment to Article IV, Sections' 1, 3, 4, 12 and15, of the constitution, and to abolish or repealSections 7 and 8 of Article IV, so that each countywill elect at least. one judge of the court of commonpleas, which court shall have probate and testamentary jurisdiction.
Introduced and read the first time................... 162,Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 198Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
tuent 1312Report agreed to ·.·.· 1312
PROPOSAL NO. 226- MR. LAMPSON:An amendment to Article X, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to county and township organizations.
Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on County and Township Or-
ganization 318
PROPOSAL NO. 227 - MR. HARRIS, OF ASHTABULA:An amendment to Article XI, of the constitution.
Relative to legislative apportionment.Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments " , . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 318Reported without recommendation 1326
Amendment offered 1326Ordered printed 1326
Second reading 1683Debated 1683'-1690Amendment offered 1686Laid on the table ····· 1690
PROPOSAL NO. 228-MR. ROCKEL:An amendment to the constitution. Submitting to vote
propositions under initiative and referendum.Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum.. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 229 - MR. ROCKEL:An <1mendment to the constitution. To provide a
method for districting the state for congressional andother di strict purposes.
Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Schedule................... 318Reference changed to committee on Legislative and
Executive .Departments 1666
PROPOSAL NO. 230 - MR. TETLOvV:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the con-
servation of minerals.Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 318Reported with amendments........................... 745
Ordered printed 746Indefinitely postponed 1309
PROPOSAL NO. 231-'MR. THOMAS:An amendment to Article XII, of the constitution, by
adding Sections 7 and 8. Relative to taxation.Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Taxation.................. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 232 - MR. DOTY:An amendment to Article II, Section 26, of the con
stitution. To limit the time in which laws shall bein force.
Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Bights. 318Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 746Recommitted 746
Reported without recommendation.................... 1317Second reading 1423
Debated 1423-1424Amendment offered 1424Lost " 1424
PROPOSAL NO. 233~ MR. MARRIOTT: PAGE.
An amendment to Article XVI, Sections 2 and 3, of theconstitution. Relative to the method of revising,altering or amending the constitution.
Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Method of Amending the
Constitution 318
PROPOSAL NO. 234 - MR. MARRIOTT:An amendment to Article XVI, Sections 2 and 3, of the
constitution. Relative to the method of revising,altering or amending the constitution.
Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Method of Amending the
Constitution 318
PROPOSAL NO. 235-MR. HARRIS, OF HAMILTON:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to taxation.Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Taxation.................. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 236 - MR. WORTHINGTON:An amendment to Article II, Section 8, of the con
stitution. Relative to investigations by general assemblv.
Introduced and read the first time.................... 248Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 318Reported with amendments 448Second reading 1164
Debated 1164Passed and "referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology ~ . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 1164Reported with amendments , " " 1741Third reading .' 1770
Passed 1770Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment ......................•.. 1958Finally passed 1959
PROPOSAL NO. 237 - MR. HOFFMAN:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to text
books for the public schools and schools of all otherdenominations to be published by the state.
Introduced and read the first time.................... 248Referred to committee on Education. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .. 318Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 671Report agreed to 671
PROPOSAL NO. 238 - MR. HURSH:An amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to public debt.Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Taxation.................. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 239 - MR. HARTER, OF HURON:To submit substitute for Section 18 of the schedule, of
the constitution. Relative to licensing the traffic inintoxicating liquors in municipalities.
Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Municipal Government. " . .. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 240-MR. ANDERSON:An amendment to Article I, of the constitution.
Relative to damages for wrongful death. ,Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 318Reported with amendments.......................... 1312
Ordered printed 1312Second reading 1411
Debated 1411-1412Laid on the table ...............•................ 1412Taken from the table 1428Consideration postponed 1428Consideration resumed 1707Debated 1707-1713
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES 2229
Index to Proposals.
249
318
249
318
249
318
249318
249
318
249
318
PAGE.
PROPOSAL NO. 251- MR. OKEY:
An amendment to Article V, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to method of voting.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
PROPOSAL NO. 250 - MR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article II, Section 19, of the con
stitution. Relative to exclusion of members of thelegislature from certain offices.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .
PROPOSAL NO. 249 - MR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article V, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to primary elections.Introduced and read the first time.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise ;......... 318Reported without amendment ~ . . . . .. . 671Second reading 1239
Debated 1239-1247Amendments offered 1242, 1246Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1247Reported with amendments 1797Third reading 1923
Debated 1923-1927Amendments offered 1923, 1925Pas'sed .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1927Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1933Reported without amendment......................... 1959
Finally passed .. . . . . . .. 1960
PROPOSAL NO. 248-MR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to exemption of mortgages fromtaxation.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation ..........•......
PROPOSAL NO. 247-MR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article II, Sections 20-31. Article
III, Section 19, and Article IV, Section 14, of theconstitution. Relative to increase of salaries.
Introduced and read fhe first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departn1ents .
PROPOSAL NO. 246 - MR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article II, Section 20, of the con
stitution. Relative to when elective state, district,county, municipal and township officers shall assumetheir ofnces.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments '" .
PROPOSAL NO. 245 - }IR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article XVI, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to submission of constitutionalamendments. '
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Method of Amending the
Constitution .
249318 PROPOSAL NO. 252 - MR. WEYBRECHT:
An amendment to Article I, Section 16, of the constitution. Providing redress for claims against thestate.
Introduced and read the first time..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 249Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 318Reported with amendments........................... 1317
Ordered printed 1317
PROPOSAL NO. 244 - MR. TANNEHILL:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to exemption of property fromtaxation.
Introduced and read the first time....... . . . . . . . . . . . .. 249Referred to committee on Taxation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 243-MR. TANNEHILL:
An amendment to Article VIII, Section If and ArticleXIII, Section 6, of the constitution. Relative tobond issues and special assessments.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 242 - MR. ROEHM:An amendment to Article V, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to elective franchise.Introduced and read the first time...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise 318Reported with amendments........................... 754
Ordered printed 754Second reading 1317
Debated 1317-1320Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1321Reported with amendments 1795Third reading 1859
Debated 1860Amendments offered 1859, 1860Passed . . .. . . . . . .. 1860Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1860Reported without amendment........................ 1959
Finally passed .:................................. 1959
PROPOSAL NO. 241- MR. DWYER:
An amendment to Article II, Section 23, of the constitution. Relative to impeachment of officials.
Introduced and read the first time................... 248Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 318Reported with amendments.......................... 747
Ordered printed 747Second reading 1309
Debated 1309-1311, 1347-1349, 1381-1384Amendments offered 1309, 1311, 1348, 1349Consideration postponed 1311Referred to select committee..................... 1349Reported with amendments...................... 1381Report agreed to................................ 1384Amendments offered 1384Ordered printed 1384Consideration postponed 1384Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1406Reported with amendments 1742Third reading 1773
Debated! ' 1773-1776Amendment offered 1773Passed 1776Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1933Reported without amendment......................... 1959
Finally passed ................................•.. 1959
PROPOSAL NO. 240 - Continued. PAGE.
Amendments' offered 1707, 1712Passed and referred to committee on Arra,ngement
and Phraseology ' , .. 1713Ordered printed 1714
Reported with amendments 1788Third reading " .,. . . . . . . . . . 1793
Passed 1794Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology ' 1933Reported without amendment........................ 1959
Finally passed 1959
2230 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF OHIO
Index to Proposals.
PROPOSAL NO. 252 - Continued. PAGE.
Second reading ...................................•.. 1431Debated 1431-1432Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology ..............................• 1432Reported with amendments 1797Third reading ....................................••. 1919
Debated ; ..• 1919Passed .. 1919Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1933Reported without amendment......................... 1960
Finally pas'sed 1960
PROPOSAL NO. 253-MR. READ:An amendment to Article XV, Section 9, of the con..,
stitution. Relative to submission of liquor questionto the electors of the state.
Jntroduced and read the first time.................... 249Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic... . 318
PROPOSAL NO. 254- MR. STEVENS:An amendment to Article XV, Section 9, of the con
stitution. Relative to the liquor traffic.Introduced and read the first time....... . . . . . . . . . . . .. 249Referred to committee on Liquor Traffic.. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 255- MR. ANTRIM:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
taxing of the assets of banks and bankers.Introduced and read the first time.................... 249Referred to committee on Banks and Banking. . . . . . . .. 318Reference changed to committee on Taxation.......... 477
PROPOSAL NO. 256 - MR. ANTRIM:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
authorizing of associations with banking powers.Introduced and read the first time................... 249Referred to committee on Banks and Banking. . . . . . . .. 318
PROPOSAL NO. 261- Continued. PAGE.
Reported with amendments........................... 868Ordered printed 868
Second reading 1355Debated 1355-1356Amendments offered 1355, 1356Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1356Ordered printed 1357
Reported with amendments........................... 1796Third reading 1909
Debated 1909-1910Passed 1910Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology 1933Reported without amendment......................... 1960
Finally passed 1960
PROPOSAL NO. 262 - MR. KELLER:An amendment to Article II, Section 1, of the con
stitution. 'Relative to the initiative and referendum.Introduced and read the first time.................... 337Referred to committee on Jnitiative and Referendum.. 341
PROPOSAL NO. 263-MR. MATTHEWS:An amendment to Article II, Section 16, of the con
stitution. Relative to governor's veto.Introduced and read the first time.................... 337Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 341
PROPOSAL NO. 264 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article IV, Section 9, of the con-
stitution. Relative to justices' courts.Introduced and read the first time....... . . . . . . . . . . . .. 341Referred to comm.ittee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 377Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment ................•.... 746Report agreed to................................. 746
PROPOSAL NO. 257 - MR. STALTER:An amendment to Article III, Section 8, of the con
stitution. Relative to extraordinary sessions of thegeneral assembly. .
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments '" .
PROPOSAL NO. 258 - JVIR. EVANS:An amendment to Article V, Sections 1, 2 and 3, of the
constitution. Relative to initiative and referendum.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum ..
PROPOSAL NO. 259-MR. READ:An amendment to Article II, Section 25, of the con
stitution. Relative to sessions' of the general assembly.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment ' .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 260 - MR. KING:An amendment to Article XV, Section 4, of the oon
stitution. Relative to eligibility to office.Introduced and read the first time .................•...Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .•
PROPOSAL NO. 261 - MR. HALENKAMP:An amendment to Article XV, Section 11, of the con
stitution. Relative to state printing.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departm,ents .. ' .
249
318
257318
337
341
868868
337
341
337
341
PROPOSAL NO. 265 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article XV, Section 13, of the con
stitution. Relative to a commission against "wildcat schemes."
Introduced and read the first time.................... 341Referred to committee on Corporations other than
Municipal 377Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
Inent 113.1Report agreed to................................ 1132
PROPOSAL NO. 266-MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article V, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to township and county ticketsmade up by petition.
Introduced and read the first time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 341Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise 377
PROPOSAL NO. 267 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article V, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to non-partisan township andcountv elections.
Introduced and read the first time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 341Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise 377
PROPOSAL NO. 268 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article XVIII, Section 5, of the con
stitution. Relative to an income tax.Introduced and read the first time.................... 341Referred to committee on Taxation........... . . . . . . . . 377
PROPOSAL NO. 269 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article XV, Section 10, of the con
stitution. Relative to an old age pension.Introduced and read the first time.................... 341Referred to committee on Labor..................... 377
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES
Index to Proposals.
An amendment to Article XII, Section 1, of the constitution. Relative to the levying' of taxes.
Introduced and read the first time................... 447Referred to committee on Taxation 2095
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to thetaking of private property for public use.
Introduced and read the first time................... 447Referred to committee on Municipal Government. ... " 200i)
425477
447
4472095
4472095
649
353378
14041404
447
2095
980980
2095
447
2095
PAGE.PROPOSAL NO. 278 - MR. BOWDLE:An amendment to Article I, Section 10, of the con
stitution. Relative to the trial of accused personsand their rights.
Introduced and read the fi rst time "..Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
lnent .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 280 -l\1R. EARNHART:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to taxing state, county, townshipand municipal bonds. .
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 279 - MR. WORTH] NGTON:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
government of municipalities.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Municipal Government. .
PROPOSAL NO. 281- MR. EBY:An amendment to Article XVI, of the constitution.
Relative to amending the constitution.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on :lVIiscellaneous Subjects .Reference changed to committee on Method of Amend-
ing the Constitution .
PROPOSAL NO. 282 - MR. MILLER, OF OTTAWA:An amendment to Article XV, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to public printing.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on County and Township Or-
ganization .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
n1ent .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 286 - MR THOMAS:
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to electionof United States senators.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments .
PROPOSAL NO. 285 - J\1R. MILLER, OF CRAWFORD:
An amendment to Article II, Section 16, of the con8titution. Relative to leg'islative enactments.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departn1ents' .
341377
341377
341 PROPOSAL NO. 28,1- MR. CROSSER:377
341 PROPOSAL NO. 283 - MR. DEFREES:377
34]378
746746
341378
PAGE.PROPOSAL NO. 270 - MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article XV, Section 11, of the con
stitution. Relative to a pension for the poor.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Labor .
PROPOSAL NO. 271- MR. DUNN:
An amendment to Article XV, Section 12, of the con~titution. Relative to pension for home guards.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Labor .
PROPOSAL NO. 272 - MR. FITZSIMONS:To submit an amendment to the constitution. Rela-
tive to the government of municipalities.Introduced and read the first time.................... 341Referred to committee on Municipal Government..... 377Reported with amendments........................... 1312
Ordered printed 1314Second' reading 1433
Debated 1433-1462, 1463-1496Amendments offered 1462, 1472, 1479, 1481,
1482, 1485, 1489, 1491, 1492, 1496Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1496Ordered printed 1498
Reported with amendments 1795Third reading 1860
Debated 1860-1869Amendments offered 1860, 1861, 1862Passed 1869Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase
ology with instructions to report with amend-ments ,............................. 1871
Reported with amendments........................... 1960Finally passed 1961
PROPOSAL NO. 273 - MR. DOTY:
An amendment to Article I, Section 19, of the constitution. Relative to the right to appropriate privateproperty to public uses.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Municipal Government. .
PROPOSAL N0. 274 - MR. HARBARGER:
An amendment to Article XII, of the constitution.Relative to the taxation of real property.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 275 - MR. HARBARGER:
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to finance and taxation.
Introduced and read the fi rst time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 276 - MR. HOFFMAN:
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to limiting the power of the courts to declare acts of thegeneral assembly to be in contravention of the constitution.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 277 - MR. BOWDLE:
An amendment to Article IV, Section 20, of the con-stitution. Relative to the form of indictments.
Introduced and read the first time " .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
lnent .Report agreed to , .
PROPOSAL NO. 287 - MR. THOMAS:
An amendment to the constitution. Relative tojudicial reporm.
353 Introduced and read the first time................... 447378 Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 2095
Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-746 ment 746'746 Report agrec1 to.................................. 746
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF OHIO
Index to Proposals.
PROPOSAL NO. 288- MR. HARTER, OF STARK: PAGE.
An amendment to Article XV, Section 4, of the constitution. Relative to the filling of appointive offices.
Introduced and read the first time................... 468Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 2095
PROPOSAL NO. 289 - MR. FLUKE:An amendment to Article IV, Section 19, of the con
stitution. Relative to establishing courts of arbitration.
Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 564Referred to committee on Labor. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 639Reference changed to committee on Judiciary and Bill
of Rights 640Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1404Report agreed to 1404
PROPOSAL NO. 297 - MR. HOFFMAN: PAGE.
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to regulating the cost of text books for public and denominational schools'.
Introduced and read the first time... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 565Referred to committee on Education.................. 640Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 754Report agreed to................................ 755
PROPOSAL NO~298 - MR. HOFFMAN:An amendment to the constitution. To prohibit the
contracting of convict labor.Introduced and read the first time.......... . . . . . . . . . . 565Referred to committee on Labor........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1132Report agreed to................................. 1132
565
640
565
640
565640
649745
13121312
56,5640
64013151317
PROPOSAL NO. 303-MR. HALFHILL:An amendment to Article IV, Sections 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12
and 15 of the constitution, so that each county willelect at least one judge of the court of commonpleas, which court shall have probate and testamentary jurisdiction in counties containing less than fortythousand people by the last federal census.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
luent .Report agreed to .
PROPOSAL NO. 300-JVIR. FARNSWORTH:An amendment to Article III, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to justices of the peace.Introduced and read the first time .Referred. to committee on County and Township Or-
ganlzation .
PROPOSAL NO. 299 - MR. BROWN, OF LUCAS:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to exempting homesteads fromtaxation.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
565639
565639 PROPOSAL NO. 304 - MR. HALFHILL:
To submit an amendment to the constitution. Relativeto amending Sections 1, 3, 12 and 15 of Article IV,so that each county will elect at least one jndge ofthe court of common pleas.
Introduced and read the first time " 650Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 745Reported with amendments........................... 1311
Ordered printed 1312Second reading 1397
Debated ., .,1397-1402Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1402Reported with amendments 1797
565639
565639
746746
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 565Referred to committee on Taxation.................. 640
To submit an amendment to the constitution. Relativeto recall of public officers.
Introduced and read the first time... 565 PROPOSAL NO. 301-- MR. KRAME,R.'Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 639Reference .changed .to committee on Initiative and An amendment to Article I, Section 7, of the con-
Referendum 746 stitution. Relative to bill of rights.Reported with amendments........................... 1217 Introduced and read the first time .
Consideration postponed 1219 Referred to committee on Education .Report by minority of committee 1291 Reference changed to committee on Judiciary and Bill
Reports laid on the table........................ 1295 of Rights .Taken from the table 1299 Motion to relieve committee .Debated 1291-1309, 1345 Laid on the table .Amendment offered to minority report.... . . . . . . .. 1300Consideration postponed 1309 I PROPOSAL NO. 302 - MR. RILEY:Laid on the table 1346 An amendment to Article XV, Section 4, of the con-
stitution. Relative to eligibility to hold office.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
D·epartments .
PROPOSAL Nq. 295 - MR. \VATSON:
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 565Referred to committee on Taxation................... 639
PROPOSAL NO. 293 - MR. WATSON:
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 294-MR. V\TATSON:
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 296 - MR. WATSON:
PROPOSAL NO. 291-MR. WATSON:
PROPOSAL NO. 292 - MR. V\TATSON:
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 290-MR. KING:An amendment to Article IV, Section 10, of the con
stitution. Relative to who shall be eligible to theoffice of judge.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights.Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment .Report agreed to .
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES
Index to Proposals.
2233
PROPOSAL NO. 304- Continued. PAGE.
Third ;eading 1920Debated .............................•....... 1920-1922Amendments offered 1920, 1921, 1922Passed 1922Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology ..... '0 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• , 1923Ordered printed .............................•••• 1933
Reported with amendments........................... 1961Finally passed ............................•...... 1961
PROPOSAL NO. 305-MR. HOSKINS:An amendment to Article IV, Sections 1 and 9, of the
constitution. Relative to the judicial power of thestate.
Introduced and read the first time .. ',' . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 650Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 745Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1312Report agreed to................................... 1312
PROPOSAL NO. 306 - MR. HOSKINS:An amendment to Article XII, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to levying poll tax.Introduced and read the first time.................... 650Referred to committee on Taxation................... 745
PROPOSAL NO. 307 - MR. RILEY:An amendment to Article XVII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. To provide for future constitutional conventions.
Introduced and read the first time.................... 650Referre~ t? committee on Method of Amending the,
Constttutlon 745
PROPOSAL NO. 308 - MR. BROWN, OF HIGHLAND:An amendment to Article XII, of the constitution, by
adding Section 7. Relative to taxation.Introduced and read the first time.................... 671Referred to committee on Taxation................... 745Called from committee 1675
Laid on the table............................... 1675
PROPOSAL NO. 309-MR. TAGGART:An amendment to Article XVI, Sections 1, 2 and 3,
of the constitution. Relative to amendments to theconstitution.
Introduced and read the first time " . . . . . . 715Referre~ t? committee on Method of Amending the
Constttutton 715Reported with amendments'........................... 980
Ordered printed '. . . 981Second reading 1365
Debated 1365-1372Amendments offered 1637, 1368, 1369Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1371Reported with amendments.......................... 1796Third reading 1910
Debated 1910-1913Amendments offered 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913Passed 1913Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-
ology :. 1914Reported without amendment......................... 1961
Finally passed 1961
PROPOSAL NO. 310 - MR. READ:An amendment to Article II, Section 25, of the con
stitution. Relative to sessions of the general assembly.
Introduced and read the first time................... 756Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 868Called from committee 1314
Recommitted 1314Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1430Report agreed to 1430
PROPOSAL NO. 311-MR. COLTON: PAGE.
An amendment to Article VI, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to school funds.
Introduced and read the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846Referred to committee on Education.................. 846
PROPOSAL NO. 312 - MR. WALKER:An amendment to Article II, Section 28, of the con
stitution. Concerning legislative power.Introduced and read the first time................... 846Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments' 847
PROPOSAL NO. 313-MR. LEETE:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
conservation of water powers, and formation of conservation districts.
Introduced and read the first time................... 847Referred to committee on Public Works.............. 868Reported without amendment......................... 1133
Indefinitely postponed 1389
PROPOSAL NO. 314 - MR. CRITES:An amendment to Article III, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to the term of office held by stateofficials.
Introduced and read the first time : 847Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 868
PROPOSAL NO. 315 - MR. SMITH, OF GEAUGA:An amendment to Article IV, Section 8, of the con-
stitution. Relative to jurisdiction of probate court.Introduced and read the first time................... 847Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 868Reported without amendment. 1404Second reading 1700
Laid on the table................................ 1701
PROPOSAL NO. 316 - MR. KEHOE:An amendment to Article X, of the constitution. To
provide for county boards of health.Introduced and read the first time................... 847Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 868
PROPOSAL NO. 317 - MR. BOWDLE:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to the taxation of bachelors andbachelorhood and to provide against the evils resulting therefrom.
Introduced and read the first time................... 867Laid on the table................................ 974
PROPOSAL NO. 318 - MR. THOMAS: 'An amendment to Article XVIII, Section 9, of the con-
stitution. To provide against blacklisting.Introduced and read the first time....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 974Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment " " 1404Report agreed to 1404
PROPOSAL NO. 319 - MR. OKEY:An amendment to Article XIII, Section 2, of the COl\
stitution. Relative to formation of corporations.Introduced and read the first time.................... 868Ref.e:-red to committee on Corporation other than Mu-
nICIpal .....................•....................... 974Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1561Report agreed to 1561
PROPOSAL NO. 320-MR. ELSON:An amendment to Article II, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Concerning the state legislature.Introduced and read the first time..................... 869Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 974
2234 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF OHIO
Index to Proposals.
PROPOSAL NO. 330-MR. DWYER:An amenclment to Article IV, of the constitution.
Relative to dividing the state into appellate court districts.
Introduced and read the first time 1140Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 1212Reported with amendments 1605
Ordered printed 1605Second reading 1731
Debated 1731-1732Amendment offered 1731Laid on the table 1732
PROPOSAL NO. 328 - Continued. PAGE.
Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-ment 1561
Report agreed to................................. 1561
PROPOSAL NO. 331- MR. WALKER:An amendment to Article VIII, Sections 12 and 13 of
the constitution. Relative to the board of publicworks.
Introduced and read the first time 1212Referred to committee on Public Works' ,............ 1326Reported without amendment 1430Second reading .. , 1714
Debated .. , !. " ••••••• , •• 1714Amendment offered 1714Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology " 1714Ordered printed .', '" .................•......... 1714
Reported with amendments ,.................. 1795Third reading 1857
Debated 1857-1859Amendment offered ,................... 1857Passed ,................................. 1859Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phra
seology with instructions to report with amend-ments 1859
Reported with amendments .' ,... 1962Finally passed 1962
880993 'PROPOSAL NO. 329 - MR. KNIGHT:
An amendment to Article VI, Section 3, of the constitution. Relative to organization of the boards ofeducation in school districts.
Introduced and read the first time................... 1075Referred to committee on Education 1087Reported without amendment........................ 1326Second reading 1499
Debated 1499-1504Amendments offered 1500, 1503, 1504Passed and referred to committee on Arrange-
ment and Phraseology " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1505Reported with amendments 1797Third reading 1914
Debated 1914-1918, ·1928-1933Amendments offered 1915, 1916, 1932Lost , 1918Motion to reconsider............................. 1920Reconsidered 1932Pas'sed " ,....................... 1933Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment 1962
Finally passed 1962
880
1087
8801087
PROPOSAL NO. 322 - MR. BO\tVDLE:An amendment to Article 11, of the constitution. Rel
ative to the use of expert medical witnesses and testimony in criminal trials.
Introduced and read the first time " 880Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 1087Reported with amendments 1314Second reading 1418
Debated 1418-1422Amendment offered 1419Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1423Reported with amendments 1788Third reading 1817
Consideration postponed 1818Consideration resumed 1834Debated 1817-1818, 1834-1937Amendment offered 1835Passed 1837Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment......................... 1961
Finally passed 1962
PROPOSAL NO. 3:21- MR. MILLER, OF FAIRFIELD:, PAGE.
An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the pro-tection of the Sabbath.
Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Education .Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ment 1429Report agreed to 1429
PROPOSAL NO. 323 - MR. HOFFMAN:An amendment to Article V, Section 2,of the con
stitution. Relative to elections by ballot.Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise .
PROPOSAL NO. 324 - MR. ANTRIM:An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to taxation.Iritroduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Taxation .
PROPOSAL NO. 326 - MR. ANDERSON:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
inhibition of the law of attachment,Introduced and read the first time .. ,................ 880Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 1087Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-
ll1ent , 1312Report agreed to ,........................... 1312
PROPOSAL NO. 325 - ~\!IR. ANDERSON:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to the
common law.Introduced and read the first time................... 880Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights. 1087Reported with amendments........................... 1312Second reading ',' . . . . . . . . .. 1406
Debated 1406-1410Amendment offered ".,................ 1409Laid on the table 1410
PROPOSAL NO. 327 - MR. BEATTY, OF "VOOD:An amendment to the constitution. Relative to elec
tive and appointive officials of the state.Introduced and read the first time ,......... 1063Referred to committee on Legislative and Executive
Departments 1087
PROPOSAL NO. 328 - MR. 'WOODS:An amendment to Article XIII, Section 2, of the con
stitution. Relative to corporations.Introduced and read the first time................... 1063Referred to committee on Corporations other than
l\ftll1icipal ,......................... 1087
PROPOSAL NO. 332 - MR. DUNLAP:An amendment to Article IX, Section 1, of the con
stitution. Relative to who shall perform militaryduty.
Introduced and read the first time 1326Referred to committee on Equal Suffrage and Elective
Franchise ,............................. 1403
PROPOSAL NO. 333 - MR. PECK:An amendment to Article XV, Section 10, of the con
stitution. Relative to the use of property for display advertising.
.. Introduced and read the first time ,. 1326
PROPOSAL NO. 338- MR. DUNN:An amendment to Article I, Section 5, of the consti
tutiQfl. Relative to trial by jury.Introduced and read the first time ;....... 1462Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 1605
PROPOSAL NO. 339-MR. DUNN:An amendment to Artcile I of the constitution. Rela
tive to the silence of the defendant and murder inthe first degree. .
Introduced and read the first time 1462'Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 1605
PROPOSAL NO. 340 - MR. TAGGART:To submit an amendment to schedule No.4.Introduced and read the first time 1740Referred to committee on Schedule "., .. ;. 1743Reported with amendments , 1784Second reading 1923
Passed and referred to committee on Arrangementand Phraseology ; 1923
Reported with amellc1ments 1947Third reading ,................ 1948
Passed ......................................•.... 1948Referred to committee on Arrangement and
Phraseology 1948Reported without amendment 1963
Finally passed ~ . . . . .. 1963Reconsidered j...... 1979
Amendment offered .......................•.... ; 1979Referred to committee on Schedule......•....... 1979Reported with amendment· 1981Debated ,1981-1984Amendments offered 1982, 1983Referred to Select committee 1984Reported with amendments 1998Finally passed .19H9
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES
Index to Proposals.
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PROPOSAL NO. 333 - Continued. PAGE. PROPOSAL NO. 336 - MR. READ:Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights 1403 An amendment to Article I, Section 7, of the COI1-
Reported without amendment 1499 stitntion. Relative to moral training.Second reading , , , , 1715 Introduced and read the first time .
Debated 1715, Referred to committee on Education .Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement 3 R A SON
and Phraseology 1715 PROPOSAL NO. 37 - M . W T :Reported with amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1799 An amendment to the constitution. Relative to theThird reading 1799 recall.
Passed 1800 Introduced and read the first time .Referred to committee on Arrangement and Referred to committee on Initiative and Referendum
Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment 1962
Finally passed 1963
PROPOSAL NO. 334 - MR. JONES:
An amendment to Article II, of the constitution. I~ela
tive to the creation of a system for the registrationand guaranteeing of land titles and to simplify andfacilitate the transfer of real estate.
Introduced and read the first time 1403Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of Rights' 1423Reported with amendments 1499Ordered printed 1499Second reading 1715
Debated 1715-1719Amendment offered 1718Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement
and Phraseology 1719Reported with amendments 1796Third reading 1871
Debated 1871-1872, 1902-1905IJost 1873Reconsidered 1904Passed 1905Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phra-
seology 1933Reported without amendment 1934
Final1y passed 1934
PROPOSAL NO. 335 - MR. DUNN:
An amendment to Article XII, Section 2, of the constitution. Relative to taxation.
Introduced and read the first time :..... 1429Referred to committee on Taxation ; 1605
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