§ 94-00

Kansas § 94-00

• Jurisdiction: Kansas
• Ch.: 94
• Art.: 000

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List of Amendments and Proposed Amendments to theKansas Constitution
YEAR
SUBJECT
ART.
SEC.
1861.
Relating to the denomination of circulating notes that may be issued by a banking institution. L. 1861, ch. 16. Adopted November 5, 1861: For, 3,733; against, 3,343
13
7
1864.
Providing that bills may originate in either house. L. 1864, ch. 46. Adopted November 8, 1864: For, 8,708; against, 626
2
12
1864.
Assuring soldiers, sailors and marines the right of suffrage. L. 1864, ch. 45. Adopted November 8, 1864: For, 10,756; against, 329
5
3
1867.
Denying the right of suffrage to certain persons. G. S. 1868, p. 64. Adopted November 5, 1867: For, 16,860; against, 12,165
5
2
1867.
A proposition to eliminate the word "male" from the clause defining the qualifications of an elector. (To amend section 1, article 5.) Rejected November 5, 1867: For, 9,070; against, 19,857
5
1
1867.
A proposition to eliminate the word "white" from the clause defining the qualifications of an elector. (To amend section 1, article 5.) Rejected November 5, 1867: For, 10,483; against, 19,421
5
1
1868.
Providing for the election of the state printer by the legislature. 1868 Senate Journal p. 336. Adopted November 3, 1868: For, 13,471; against, 5,415
15
4
1873.
Increasing and limiting the number of state senators and representatives. L. 1873, ch. 134. Adopted November 4, 1873: For, 32,244; against, 29,189
2
2
1875.
Changing regular legislative sessions from annual to biennial. L. 1875, ch. 140. Adopted November 2, 1875: For, 43,320; against, 15,478
2
25
1875.
Fixing the terms of office of members of the legislature. L. 1875, ch. 140. Adopted November 2, 1875; For, 42,724; against, 15,509
2
29
1875.
Authorizing the legislature to make biennial tax levy. L. 1875, ch. 140. Adopted November 2, 1875: For, 43,052; against, 15,293
11
4
1876.
Fixing the terms of office for county officers. L. 1876, ch. 129. Adopted November 7, 1876: For, 93,138; against, 1,985
9
3
1876.
Providing that no money be drawn from the state treasury except by appropriation, and limiting time for which appropriations may be made to two years. L. 1876, ch. 129. Adopted November 7, 1876: For, 95,430; against, 1,768
2
24
1879.
The prohibitory amendment. (Relating to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors.) L. 1879, ch. 165. Adopted November 2, 1880: For, 92,302; against, 84,304
15
10
1879.
A proposition to call a convention to revise the Constitution. L. 1879, ch. 163. Rejected November 2, 1880: For, 22,870; against, 146,279
1879.
A proposition to strike out the clause exempting two hundred dollars personal property from taxation. (To amend section 1, article 11.) L. 1879, ch. 164. Rejected November 2, 1880: For, 38,442; against, 140,120
11
1
1885.
A proposition to increase the membership of the supreme court. (To strike out section 2, article 3, and amend section 13, article 3.) L. 1885 p. 327; H.J.R. 4. Rejected November 2, 1886: For, 81,788; against, 132,535
3
13
1887.
Relating to the militia and to strike out the word "white." L. 1887, p. 339; S.J.R. 2. Adopted November 6, 1888; For, 223,474; against, 22,251
8
1
1887.
Concerning the property rights of citizens and aliens. Bill of Rights. L. 1887, p. 340; S.J.R. 6. Adopted November 6, 1888: For, 220,419; against, 16,611
17
1889.
A proposition to change the limit of legislative sessions to 90 days, and the time of beginning to the first Tuesday in December. (To amend sections 3 and 25, article 2.) L. 1889, p. 418; H.J.R. 5. Rejected November 4, 1890: For, 52,463; against, 140,041
2
25
1889.
A proposition to change the number of justices of the supreme court, and relating to their terms of office. (To amend sections 2 and 13, article 3.) L. 1889, p. 419; H.J.R. 8. Rejected November 4, 1890: For, 66,601; against, 121,636
3
13
1891.
A proposition for a convention to revise, amend or change the constitution. L. 1891,
p. 413; S.J.R. 1. Rejected November 8, 1892: For, 118,491; against, 118,957
1893.
A proposition to establish equal suffrage. L. 1893, p. 274; S.J.R. Nos. 1 and 2.Rejected
November 6, 1894: For, 95,302; against, 130,139
1899.
Relating to the supreme court, and increasing the number of justices. L. 1899, ch. 314; H.J.R. 4. Adopted November 6, 1900: For, 123,721; against, 35,474
3
2
1901.
A proposition to change the amount of compensation of members of the legislature.
L. 1901, ch. 423; H.C.R. 21. Rejected November 4, 1902: For, 92,090; against, 140,768
1901.
Changing general elections from annual to biennial. L. 1901, ch. 424; S.C.R. 5. Adopted November 4, 1902; For, 144,776; against, 78,190
4
2
1903.
Relating to the signing of bills passed by the legislature, and to the veto power of the governor; authorizing the governor to veto parts of appropriation bills. L. 1903, ch. 545; H.C.R. 6. Adopted November 8, 1904: For, 162,057; against, 60,148
2
14
1903.
Providing for the election of the state printer by the people. L. 1905, ch. 545; S.C.R. 20, 1903. Adopted November 8, 1904: For, 169,620; against, 52,363
15
4
1905.
Concerning the individual liability of stockholders of corporations. L. 1905, ch. 542; H.C.R. 13. Adopted November 6, 1906: For, 110,266; against, 67,409
12
2
1905.
Relating to the application of general laws, and to the enactment of special laws. L. 1905, ch. 543; H.C.R. 7. Adopted November 6, 1906. For, 110,021; against 63,485
2
17
1905.
Concerning the probate court in each county, and providing for a judge pro tem. L. 1905, ch. 544; S.C.R. 13. Adopted November 6, 1906: For, 107,974; against, 70,730
3
8
1907.
A proposition to change the amount of compensation of members of the legislature. L. 1907, ch. 431; H.C.R. 2a. Rejected November 3, 1908: For, 104,554; against, 150,576
1907.
Relative to the disqualification of judges to hold certain offices. (Proposing to amend
section 13, article 3.) L. 1907, ch. 432; S.C.R. 11. Rejected November 3, 1908: For,
102,156; against, 135,745
1909.
A proposition to change the amount of compensation of members of the legislature.
(To amend section 3, article 2.) L. 1909, ch. 271; Sub. S.C.R. 5. Rejected November
8, 1910: For, 91,894; against, 181,970.
1911.
Relating to equal suffrage, granting equal rights and privileges to women. L. 1911, ch. 337; H.C.R. 3. Adopted November 5, 1912: For, 175,246; against, 159,197
5
8
1913.
A proposition to amend sections 1 and 2 of article 11, relative to finance and taxation. L. 1913, ch. 335; S.C.R. 4. Rejected November 3, 1914: For, 156,969; against, 166,800.
1913.
Providing for the recall of public officers. L. 1913, ch. 336; H.C.R. 4. Adopted November 3, 1914: For, 240,240; against, 135,630
4
3-5
1917.
Authorizing the legislature to levy a permanent tax for the support of the state educational institutions. L. 1917, ch. 352; S.C.R. 15. Adopted November 5, 1918: For, 234,858; against, 101,569
6
10
1917.
Relative to the right of suffrage. (Allowing only citizens of the United States to vote.) L. 1917, ch. 353; S.C.R. 18. Adopted November 5, 1918: For, 238,453; against, 91,617
5
1
1919.
A proposition for a new amendment to the constitution to be known as section 11, article 15, relating to state aid in the purchase of farm homes. L. 1919, ch. 321; S.C.R. 25. Adopted November 2, 1920: For, 223,499; against, 201,559
15
11
1919.
A proposition to amend section 8 of article 11 of the constitution, to be known as the good roads amendment. L. 1919, ch. 331; S. Sub. for H.C.R. 23. Adopted November 2, 1920: For, 284,689; against, 193,347
11
9
1919.
A proposition to amend sections 1 and 2 of article 11 of the constitution, relative to finance and taxation. L. 1919, ch. 335; H.C.R. 37. Rejected November 2, 1920: For, 170,710; against, 218,931
11
2
1921.
A proposition for a bond issue for compensation for veterans of the World War, entitled "An act relating to compensation for veterans of the World War." L. 1921, ch. 255;
H.B. 441. Adopted November 7, 1922: For, 375,015; against, 148,898.
1923.
A proposition for a bond issue, entitled "An act relating to compensation for veterans of
the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection and the China relief expedition."
L. 1923, ch. 211; S.B. 559. Rejected November 4, 1924: For, 250,282; against, 255,940
1923.
A proposition to amend sections 1 and 2 of article 11, relative to finance and taxation. L. 1923, ch. 255; H.C.R. 18. Adopted November 4, 1924: For, 250,813; against, 196,852
11
1
1925.
A proposition to amend section 3 of article 2, relative to compensation of members of the legislature. L. 1925, ch. 192; H.C.R. 26. Rejected November 2, 1926: For, 162,815; against, 221,287
2
3
1928.
A proposition to amend section 8 (renumbered as 9) of article 11, of the constitution, relating to the adoption, construction, reconstruction and maintenance of a state system of highways. L. 1928, Special Session, ch. 3; S.C.R. 3. Adopted November 6, 1928; For, 493,989; against, 117,596
11
9
1928.
A proposition to amend article 11, by adding a section 9 (renumbered as 10) thereto, relating to special road taxes on motor vehicles and motor fuels. L. 1928, Special Session, ch. 4; S.C.R. 4. Adopted November 6, 1928: For, 444,806; against, 136,719
11
10
1929.
A proposition to amend article 11 by adding a new section thereto, relating to an income tax. L. 1929, ch. 281; S.C.R. 8. Rejected November 4, 1930: For, 228,175; against, 263,600
11
1929.
A proposition to amend section 3, article 2, relating to compensation of members of the legislature. L. 1929, ch. 207; S.C.R. 9. Rejected November 4, 1930: For, 132,002; against, 325,008
2
3
1931.
A proposition to amend section 2 of article 4 of the constitution by eliminating therefrom the words "sheriff or county treasurer." L. 1931, ch. 155; H.C.R. 14. Rejected November 8, 1932: For, 193,031; against, 483,656
4
2
1931.
A proposition to amend article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a section thereto, relating to an income tax. L. 1931, ch. 300; H.C.R. 21. Adopted November 8, 1932: For, 389,145; against, 283,148
11
2
1931.
A proposition to amend article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a section thereto, relating to tax limitation. L. 1931, ch. 301; H.C.R. 24. Rejected November 8, 1932: For, 297,202; against, 349,328
11
1933.
A proposition to repeal section 10 of article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas and to add a new section relating to alcoholic liquor. L. 1933, ch. 128 (Special Session); H.C.R. 14. Rejected November 6, 1934: For, 347,644; against, 436,688.
15
10
1936.
A proposition to amend section 4 of article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to the relief of aged and infirm persons. L. 1936, ch. 4; S.C.R. 3. Adopted November 3, 1936: For, 490,176; against, 172,473
7
4
1936.
A proposition to amend article 7 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a section thereto, relating to unemployment compensation and old-age benefits. L. 1936, ch. 5; S.C.R. 4. Adopted November 3, 1936: For, 532,042; against, 179,582
7
5
1939.
A proposition to amend section 2, article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to civil service. L. 1939, ch. 188; H.C.R. 23. Adopted November 5, 1940: For, 428,739; against, 241,582
15
2
1943.
A proposition to amend section 9, article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to homesteads. L. 1943, ch. 161; S.C.R. 12. Adopted November 7, 1944; For, 334,014; against, 115,502
15
9
1945.
A proposition to amend section 9, article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to vacancies in the legislature. L. 1945, ch. 200; H.C.R. 8. Adopted November 5, 1946: For, 285,349; against, 132,187
2
9
1947.
A proposition to amend section 10, article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to intoxicating liquors. L. 1947, ch. 248; H.C.R. 2. Adopted November 2, 1948: For, 422,294; against, 358,310
15
10
1947.
A proposition to amend section 13, article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to the compensation of justices of the supreme court and judges of the district courts of the State of Kansas. L. 1947, ch. 249; S.C.R. 6. Adopted November 2, 1948: For, 369,921; against, 240,806
3
13
1947.
A proposition to amend section 3, article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to compensation and expenses of members of the legislature. L. 1947, ch. 250; S.C.R. 9. Adopted November 2, 1948: For, 360,477; against, 263,285
2
3
1951.
A proposition to amend article 7, of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a new section thereto, relating to a permanent income for certain state institutions. L. 1951, ch. 267; S.C.R. 10. Adopted November 4, 1952; For, 524,287; against, 263,741
7
6
1951.
A proposition to amend section 2, article 4 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas relative to the tenure of office of sheriffs and county treasurers. L. 1951, ch. 266; H.C.R. 6. Supreme Court held that proposition could not be submitted to electors. State, ex rel., v. Shanahan, 173 Kan. 403, 246 P.2d 305 (1952)
4
2
1953.
A proposition to amend section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas relative to the tenure of office of sheriffs and county treasurers. 1953 H.C.R. 3; 1953 House Journal p. 41. Subsection 2(a) rejected November 2, 1954: For, 203,661; against, 362,407. Subsection 2(b) rejected November 2, 1954: For, 191,006; against, 346,657
4
2
1953.
A proposition to amend section 25 of article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to sessions of the legislature. S.C.R. 1. Adopted November 2, 1954. For, 310,059; against, 141,022
2
25
1953.
A proposition to amend section 17 of article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to operation of general and special laws. S.C.R. 13. Adopted November 2, 1954. For, 265,017; against, 169,647
2
17
1955.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas relating to the system of taxation. H.C.R. 10. Rejected November 6, 1956: For, 284,327; against, 474,310
11
1
1957.
A proposition to strike out sections 2, 5, 11 and 18 of article 3 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas and to insert a new section 2 as to the selection, qualifications and tenure of justices of the supreme court. L. 1957, ch. 234; S.C.R. 4. Adopted November 4, 1958: For, 280,159; against, 186,884
3
2
1957.
A proposition to amend section 9 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas as to the state being a party to flood control and water resource works. L. 1957, ch. 236; S.C.R. 8. Adopted November 4, 1958: For, 361,848; against, 188,726
11
9
1957.
A proposition to amend article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a section relating to membership or nonmembership in labor organizations. L. 1957, ch. 235; H.C.R. 20. Adopted November 4, 1958: For, 395,839; against, 307,176
15
12
1959.
A proposition to amend section 5 of article 12 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to cities, and granting to cities powers of home rule. L. 1959, ch. 182; S.C.R. 15. Adopted November 8, 1960; For, 346,739; against, 270,820
12
5
1959.
A proposition to amend article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a section relating to authorizing the legislature to provide for continuity of government. L. 1959, ch. 183; H.C.R. 11. Adopted November 8, 1960: For, 448,613; against, 180,909
15
13
1960.
A proposition to amend section 3 of article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to compensation of members of the legislature. L. 1960, ch. 47 (Budget session); H.C.R. 5. Rejected November 8, 1960; For, 275,205; against, 365,043
2
3
1961.
A proposition to amend section 3 of article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, pertaining to compensation of members of the legislature. L. 1961, ch. 196; S.C.R. 31. Adopted November 6, 1962: For, 275,549; against, 182,141
2
3
1962.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, pertaining to qualifications of electors and changing residence requirements to permit certain electors to vote for presidential electors and candidates for president and vice-president. L. 1962, ch. 33; H.C.R. 2. Adopted November 6, 1962: For, 393,008; against, 70,123
5
1
1963.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to taxation and providing for certain exemptions including household goods and personal effects. L. 1963, ch. 459; H.C.R. 4. Adopted November 3, 1964: For, 474,273; against, 214,382
11
1
1964.
A proposition to amend section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to tenure of the office of sheriff. L. 1964, ch. 24 (Budget session); H.C.R. 2. Adopted November 3, 1964: For, 465,851; against, 178,232
4
2
1966.
A proposition to amend section 25 of article 2 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to the legislature. L. 1966, ch. 7 (Special Session); H.C.R. 504. Adopted November 8, 1966: For, 331,479; against, 168,382
2
25
1966.
A proposition to amend all of article 6 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to education. L. 1966, ch. 10 (Special Session); H.C.R. 505. Adopted November 8, 1966: For, 286,400; against, 211,027
6
1966.
A proposition to amend article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a section relating to the taxation of income. L. 1966, ch. 14 (Special Session); S.C.R. 2. Adopted November 8, 1966: For 252,731; against, 223,643
11
11
1968.
A proposition to amend section 2 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to general elections and the election of county and township officers. L. 1968, ch. 97; H.C.R. 1063. Adopted November 5, 1968: For, 481,657; against, 142,078
4
2
1970.
A proposition to amend section 10 of article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to intoxicating liquors. L. 1969, ch. 241; L. 1970, ch. 189; S.C.R. 8. Rejected November 3, 1970: For, 335,094; against, 346,423
15
10
1970.
A proposition to amend article 1 of the Kansas constitution, relating to the executive branch of government. L. 1970, ch. 347; H.C.R. 1026. Adopted November 3, 1970: For, 310,340; against, 253,408. The Supreme Court of Kansas held this amendment improperly submitted, see Moore v. Shanahan, 207 K. 1
1
1970.
A proposition to amend article 14 of the Kansas constitution, relating to constitutional amendment and revision. L. 1970, ch. 411; H.C.R. 1033. Adopted November 3, 1970: For, 297, 221; against, 262,779
14
1, 2
1971.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 5 of the Kansas constitution, relating to qualifications of electors. L. 1971, ch. 351; S.C.R. 11. Adopted April 6, 1971: For, 261,557; against, 158,769
5
1
1972.
A proposition to repeal section 5 of article 5 of the Kansas constitution, relating to duelists. L. 1972, ch. 393; H.C.R. 1092. Adopted August 1, 1972: For, 208,473; against, 108,090
5
5
1972.
A proposition to revise article 7 of the Kansas constitution, relating to certain public institutions and public welfare. L. 1972, ch. 394; H.C.R. 1094. Adopted August 1, 1972; For 216,507; against, 95,884
7
1972.
A proposition to repeal section 11 of article 15 of the Kansas constitution, relating to state aid in purchase of farm homes. L. 1972, ch. 396; H.C.R. 1096. Adopted August 1, 1972: For, 177,802; against, 132,125
15
11
1972.
A proposition to repeal section 26 of article 2 of the Kansas constitution, relating to taking of census. L. 1972, ch. 391; H.C.R. 1097. Adopted August 1, 1972: For, 178,071; against, 123,115
2
26
1972.
A proposition to repeal section 3 of article 10 of the Kansas constitution, relating to original apportionment of the legislature. L. 1972, ch. 395; H.C.R. 1098. Adopted August 1, 1972: For, 187,140; against, 113,321
10
3
1972.
A proposition to amend the Kansas constitution by revising article 1, relating to the executive branch of state government. L. 1972, ch. 390; S.C.R. 46. Adopted November 7, 1972: For, 362,163; against, 235,850
1
1972.
A proposition to amend section 12 of the bill of rights of the Kansas constitution, relating to the transportation of a person from the state for any offense committed within the state, and corruption of the blood. L. 1972, ch. 389; S.C.R. 75. Adopted November 7, 1972: For, 366,207; against, 231,221
BR
12
1972.
A proposition to amend the Kansas constitution by revising article 3, relating to the judiciary. L. 1972, ch. 392; H.C.R. 1018. Adopted November 7, 1972: For, 349,264; against, 211,026
3
1974.
A proposition to amend the Kansas constitution by revising article 5, relating to suffrage. L. 1974, ch. 462; S.C.R. 77. Adopted August 6, 1974: For, 183,002; against, 85,796
5
1974.
A proposition to amend section 2 of article 6 of the Kansas constitution, relating to the state board of education, the operation, supervision and control of community junior colleges and the state board of regents. L. 1974, ch. 465; S.C.R. 122. Rejected August 6, 1974: For, 130,265; against, 141,492
6
2
1974.
A proposition to revise article 10 of the Kansas constitution, relating to apportionment of the legislature. L. 1974, ch. 457; H.C.R. 1059. Adopted August 6, 1974: For, 137,290; against, 120,577
10
1974.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 11 of the Kansas constitution, relating to assessment and taxation. L. 1974, ch. 460; S.C.R. 3. Adopted August 6, 1974: For, 183,759; against, 94,002
11
1
1974.
A proposition to repeal section 3 of article 12 of the Kansas constitution, relating to vesting of title to property owned by religious corporations in trustees elected by such corporations. L. 1974, ch. 456; H.C.R. 1006. Adopted August 6, 1974: For, 135,550; against, 121,209
12
3
1974.
A proposition to amend article 15 of the Kansas constitution by adding a new section 3a thereto to permit the legislature to regulate, license and tax operation of games of "bingo" by certain organizations. L. 1974, ch. 461; S.C.R. 72. Adopted November 5, 1974: For, 499,701, against, 210,052
15
3a
1974.
A proposition to amend the Kansas constitution by revising article 4, relating to elections. L. 1974, ch. 463; S.C.R. 78. Adopted November 5, 1974: For, 484,399; against, 131,159
4
1974.
A proposition to repeal section 4 of article 15 of the Kansas constitution, relating to public printing and the state printer. L. 1974, ch. 464; S.C.R 91. Adopted November 5, 1974: For, 381,934; against, 218,382
15
4
1974.
A proposition to revise article 2 of the Kansas constitution, relating to the legislature. L. 1974, ch. 458; H.C.R. 1060. Adopted November 5, 1974: For, 341,392; against, 160,420
2
1974.
A proposition to amend the Kansas constitution by adding a new section 26 to article 15, concerning oaths of state officers. L. 1974, ch. 459; H.C.R. 1064. Adopted November 5, 1974: For, 490,029; against, 79,697
15
14
1975.
A proposition to amend article 11 of the Kansas constitution by adding a new section 12 thereto relating to assessment and taxation of land devoted to agricultural use. L. 1975, ch. 516; H.C.R. 2005. Adopted November 2, 1976: For, 433,347; against, 343,259
11
12
1980.
A proposition to amend section 9 of article 11 of the Kansas Constitution, relating to works of internal improvements. L. 1980, ch. 350; S.C.R. 1669. Adopted November 4, 1980: For, 513,971; against, 199,747
11
9
1980.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 14 of the Kansas Constitution, relating to amendment of the constitution. L. 1980, ch. 355; S.C.R. 1652. Adopted November 4, 1980: For, 488,357; against, 196,021
14
1
1980.
A proposition to revise article 13 of the Kansas Constitution, relating to banks and currency. L. 1980, ch. 356; S.C.R. 1655. Adopted November 4, 1980: For, 582,367; against, 146,278
13
1985.
A proposition to amend section 10 of article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to intoxicating liquors. L. 1985, ch. 360; S.C.R. 1605. Adopted November 4, 1986: For, 489,646; against, 325,505
15
10
1985.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to the taxation of property. L. 1985, ch. 364; H.C.R. 5018. Adopted November 4, 1986: For, 534,799; against, 253,123
11
1
1986.
A proposition to amend article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a new section thereto authorizing the legislature to provide for a state-owned and operated lottery. L. 1986, ch. 414; S.C.R. 1609. Adopted November 4, 1986: For, 515,893; against, 291,411
15
3c
1986.
A proposition to amend the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a new section thereto authorizing the legislature to permit, regulate, license and tax the operation or conduct of horse and dog racing by bona fide nonprofit organizations and parimutuel wagering thereon; and providing for county option thereon. L. 1986, ch. 416; H.C.R. 5024. Adopted November 4, 1986: For, 483,944; against, 324,143
15
3b
1986.
A proposition to revise article 6 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to education. L. 1986, ch. 417; H.C.R. 5028. Rejected November 4, 1986: For, 365,235; against, 385,093
6
1986.
A proposition to amend article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a new section thereto, relating to the exemption of property for economic development purposes. L. 1986, ch. 423; H.C.R. 5047. Adopted August 5, 1986: For, 181,685; against, 171,166
11
13
1986.
A proposition to amend section 9 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to internal improvements. L. 1986, ch. 432; S.C.R. 1635. Adopted August 5, 1986: For, 211,058; against, 141,600
11
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1988.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 10 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to reapportionment of senatorial and representative districts. L. 1988, ch. 405; H.C.R. 5043. Adopted November 8, 1988: For, 451,818; against, 260,567 (unofficial)
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1990.
A proposition to revise article 6 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating toeducation. L. 1990, ch. 371; H.C.R. 5010. Rejected November 6, 1990: For 245,132; against377,625
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1992.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas,relating to the taxation of property. L. 1992, ch. 342; H.C.R. 5007. Adopted November 3,1992: For 476,958; against 428,213
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1992.
A proposition to amend article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by addinga new section thereto, prescribing certain rights for victims of crime. L. 1992, ch. 343;S.C.R. 1634. Adopted November 3, 1992: For 789,994; against 145,983
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1995.
A proposition to amend section 3a of article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas,relating to the games of call bingo and instant bingo. L. 1995, ch. 275; S.C.R. 1602.Adopted April 4, 1995: For 241,389; against 174,677
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1999.
A proposition to amend section 13 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State ofKansas, relating to exemption of property used for oil and gas development, explorationand production purposes. L. 1999, ch. 176; H.C.R. 5002. Rejected April 6, 1999: For112,938; against 155,967
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1999.
A proposition to amend section 2 of article 13 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas,relating to banks. L. 1999, ch. 184; H.C.R. 5037. Adopted November 7, 2000: For 556,725;against 348,323
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2000.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas,relating to the classification and taxation of aircraft and watercraft. L. 2000, ch. 190;S.C.R. 1629. Rejected November 7, 2000: For 433,627; against 445,904
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2005.
A proposition to amend article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by addinga new section thereto, concerning marriage. L. 2005, ch. 211; S.C.R. 1601. AdoptedApril 5, 2005: For 417,627; against 179,432
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2009.
A proposition to amend section 4 of the bill of rights of the Constitution of the Stateof Kansas, relating to the right to bear arms. L. 2009, ch. 152; S.C.R. 1611. Adopted November 2, 2010: For 720,102; against 95,957
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2010.
A proposition to amend section 2 of article 5 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to qualification of voters. L. 2010, ch. 174; S.C.R. 1622. Adopted November 2, 2010: For 503,143; against 302,966
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2012.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 11 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas, relating to classification and taxation of watercraft. L. 2012, ch. 180; H.C.R. 5017. Adopted November 6, 2012: For 551,479; against 479,792
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2014.
A proposition to amend article 15 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by addinga new section, authorizing the legislature to permit the conduct of charitable raffles by certain nonprofit organizations. L. 2014, ch. 148; S.C.R. 1618. Adopted November 4, 2014: For 612,582; against 208,695
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2016.
A proposition to amend the bill of rights of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a new section, relating to the public right to hunt, fish and trap wildlife. L. 2016, ch. 117; H.C.R. 5008. Adopted November 8, 2016: For 926, 970; against 213,104
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2019.
A proposition to amend section 1 of article 10 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas,
relating to reapportionment of senatorial and representative districts. L. 2019, ch. 74;
S.C.R. 1605. Adopted November 5, 2019: For 203,572; against 137,483
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2021.
A proposition to amend the bill of rights of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a new section, stating that there is no constitutional right to abortion, and reserving to the people the ability to regulate abortion through the elected members of the legislature of the State of Kansas. L. 2021, ch. 119; H.C.R. 5003. Rejected August 2, 2022: For 385,014; against 557,837
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2022.
A proposition to amend article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas by adding a new section thereto, concerning oversight by the legislature of certain executive branch actions. L. 2022, ch. 104; H.C.R. 5014. Rejected November 8, 2022: For 472,074; against 480,719
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2022.
A proposition to amend sections 2 and 5 of article 9 of the Constitution of the State of Kansas to require that a sheriff be elected in each county for a term of four years. L. 2022, ch. 108; H.C.R. 5022. Adopted November 8, 2022: For 588,417; against 366,167
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