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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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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-


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



Phraseology 1933Reported without amendment........................ 1951

Finally passed :.......................... .. . . . . .. 1952

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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


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-


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-


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-


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96

9196

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9196

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9196

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9196

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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.



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-



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-


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.


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-


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-


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



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-


PROPOSAL NO. 40-Continued.Referred to committee on Judiciary and Bill of RightsReported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-


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-


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-


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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-


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


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


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.



PROPOSAL NO. 57 - MR. PETTIT:

An amendment to Article V, Section I, of the constitution. Relative to elective franchise.


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.


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.


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


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-


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


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-


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. . .

95

102

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


Index to Proposals.

96

103


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

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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-


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 .


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


Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-ment 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-


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-


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


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-


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-


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-


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-


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


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-


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~.


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




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-


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-


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-


PROPOSAL NO. 119 - MR. PETTIT:An amendment to Article II, Section 27, of the con

stitution. Relative to the election of United Statessenators.


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-


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


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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106119


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


'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-


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. .



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 ..

106119

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-


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

PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES

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-


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


and Phraseology 597Ordered printed 600, 1682


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-


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

756756864865


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.


Departnlents 139Reported with amendments 640Second reading 1219

Debated 1219-1228Amendments offered 1221, 1223, 1225, 1227Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement


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-


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


Passed 1787Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phra-


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.


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





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



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.


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-


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-


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-


'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.


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-


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


Index to Proposals.

746746

144147

746746

144146

144147

747747

671671

671671

334334

144147

144147

144147

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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-


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-


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-


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-


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


Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-ment ~................ 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.


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



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 .


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



and Phraseology 1345Reported with amendments........................... 1740Third reading 1769

Amendment offered 1769Passed 1769Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-


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-


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.



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 .

162198

162198

162108

162

198

162 '

198

162

198

162198

162198

162198

747747

162

198


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


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-


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


Debated 1411-1412Laid on the table ...............•................ 1412Taken from the table 1428Consideration postponed 1428Consideration resumed 1707Debated 1707-1713


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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




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.


Departments 318Reported with amendments.......................... 747


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


Debated! ' 1773-1776Amendment offered 1773Passed 1776Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-


Finally passed ................................•.. 1959


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


Index to Proposals.


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


Reported with amendments........................... 1796Third reading 1909

Debated 1909-1910Passed 1910Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phrase-


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. .


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.




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


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. .


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.


Departments .

PROPOSAL NO. 285 - J\1R. MILLER, OF CRAWFORD:

An amendment to Article II, Section 16, of the con8titution. Relative to leg'islative enactments.


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



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.


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.



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.


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-


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.


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.


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


Debated ., .,1397-1402Passed and referred to committee on Arrangement

and Phraseology 1402Reported with amendments 1797

565639

565639

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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:


Introduced and read the first time... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 565Referred to committee on Taxation................... 639

PROPOSAL NO. 293 - MR. WATSON:



PROPOSAL NO. 294-MR. V\TATSON:



PROPOSAL NO. 296 - MR. WATSON:

PROPOSAL NO. 291-MR. WATSON:

PROPOSAL NO. 292 - MR. V\TATSON:



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.




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.


Departments 868Called from committee 1314

Recommitted 1314Reported with recommendation for indefinite postpone-


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-


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


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


Debated 1731-1732Amendment offered 1731Laid on the table 1732


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


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


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-


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


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


Index to Proposals.

I

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


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


Debated 1871-1872, 1902-1905IJost 1873Reconsidered 1904Passed 1905Referred to committee on Arrangement and Phra-


Final1y passed 1934

PROPOSAL NO. 335 - MR. DUNN:


Introduced and read the first time :..... 1429Referred to committee on Taxation ; 1605

22350

14291605

14301605

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