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4
7
DEBT, imprisonment for, prohibited, except, etc. 6
33
DISTRICTS, JUDICIAL, see Judicial Districts.
DISTRICTS, senate.
4
2
Re-arrangement of senate districts
4
4
Representative districts 4
3
Re-apportionment of 4
4
'DIVORCE, not to be granted by legislature 4
26
DUE PROCESS OF LAW, no one to be deprived of life, liberty or property without. 6
32
DUELING, disqualifies for office and voting 7
8
EDUCATIONAL FUND, interest on, application of specific taxes to pay 14
1
Interest of, how applied. 13
2
From what school districts withheld 13 5
ELECTION, of senator and representatives, when held, etc. 4 34
8
COURTS, judicial power vested in
1
CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, right of the accused in
12
COUNTY OFFICERS, list of, when elected, etc.
2
When cities may be organized into
8
81
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
ELECTION .- Continued.
ART.
SEO.
Of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, when 5
3
Of State officers, etc. 8
1
Of county officers 10
ELECTIONS, who competent to vote at
7
1
What votes to be given by ballot 7
2
In Upper Peninsula, time of and canvass 19
6
Laws to preserve purity of, may be enacted 7
6
In legislature, votes to be viva voce 4
11
ELECTORS, qualifications, residence, age of
7
1
Absent in army, not to be deprived of vote
7
1
Dueling disqualifies
7
8
Exempt from arrest, when
7
3
From military duty, when 7
7
4
Residence not acquired or lost, how
7
5
Of soldiers, seamen, and marines 7
7
ELECTIVE FRANCHISE, abuse of, to be guarded against. 7
6
ENGLISH LANGUAGE, instruction in primary schools, to be given in 13 Laws, records, and judicial proceedings to be in 18
13
3
EXECUTIVE POWER, vested in Governor
5
1
EXEMPTIONS, of personal property from execution
16
7
Of homesteads to owner
16
2
To family of deceased
16
3
To widow 16
4
Of property to females 16
5
Of members of legislature from arrest, when
4
7
Of electors on election day from arrest, when 7 From military duty, when 7
4
From attendance as witnesses, when 7
4
EX POST FACTO LAWS not to be passed. 4
43
EXPULSION, of members of legislature, may be made by either house 4
9
But not a second time for the same cause. 4
9
EXTRA COMPENSATION not to be allowed to officers and contractors 4
21
EXTRA SESSION of the legislature, may be called by the Governor 5
1
What subjects may be legislated on at. 4 15
4
15
FEES, when prohibited
9
1
FEMALES, rights of property and power of disposition of, etc. 16
5
Property of, not liable for debts of husband. 16
5
FINES, excessive, not to be imposed
6
31
For breaches of penal laws, applied to support of libraries 13
12
FREEDOM, of speech and of the press not to be abridged 4
42
Of debate in the legislature secured 4
7
Of religious belief and worship not to be interfered with 4 39
FUEL, STATIONERY, for State, contracts for, to be let, etc. 4 22
4
From attendance as witnesses, when
4
6
ESCHEATED LANDS, applications of proceeds and income of.
3
Compensation of members, for what time
11
82
CONSTITUTION OF THE
ART.
SEO.
GOVERNOR, vested with the executive power
5
1
Who eligible to office of
5
2
Members of congress, federal and State officers not eligible
5
15
Not eligible to any other office, etc.
5
16
Election of, when, etc.
5
3
When by legislature
3
Term of office of 5 1 To commence, when Sched. 24
To be commander-in-chief of the military and naval forces 5
4
To sign bills approved, within ten days, during session of legislature. 4 14
And in five days after close of session, in certain cases 4 14
To return bills disapproved, with his objections
4
14
To transact all necessary business with officers of government
5
5
To see to the enforcement of the laws
5
6
To give information to legislature by message
5
8
To recommend measures deemed expedient
5
8
To issue writs of election to fill certain vacancies
5
10
To sign commissions to State officers
5
19
To fill vacancies during impeachment
12
5
To examine into administration of public offices and officers
12
8
May require information of certain State officers in writing
5
5
May call extra session of legislature
5
7
When may convene legislature at other places than at the capitol. 5
5
11
To report pardons granted
5
11
May suspend execution of sentence for treason
5
11
When may remove judges.
12
6
Official acts of, how authenticated
5
18
Vacancy in office of, to be filled by Lieutenant Governor When by president pro tem. of senate 5
5
12
HABEAS CORPUS, when writ of not to be suspended. 4
44
HIGHWAYS, commissioners and overseers of, to be elected in each town- ship 11
1
Taking private property for 18
4
23
HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES, boards of supervisors may lay out and con- struct
10
11
May raise money for, by tax or loan
10
9
HOMESTEAD, See Exemptions.
Alienation or mortgage of, by married men, when void 16
2
When widow entitled to rents and profits of. 16
4
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, provided for 4
1
Number of members, etc. 4
3
Organization of districts, etc. 4
3
Re-apportionment of members of 1
4
8
May remove certain State officers 12
To fill vacancies caused by such removal 12
8
9
When may grant reprieves and pardons
13
2
Certain not to be vacated by legislature
83
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES .- Continued.
ART.
SEC.
Qualification of members of. 4 5
Who ineligible to membership in 4
6
Members privileged from arrest, etc. 4
7
What constitutes quorum, attendance, etc. 4
8
Rules of proceedings, expulsion of members, etc.
4
9
Journal of proceedings, etc.
4
10
Opening of doors, adjournment, etc.
4
12
General provisions.
4
13 -- 48
Has sole power of impeachment, etc.
12
1
IMPEACHMENT, house has sole power of.
12
1
Majority of members required to order
12
1
To be tried by Senate.
12
1
Trial to be held after final adjournment.
12
3
To be managed by a committee from the house.
12
3
What majority required for conviction
12
2
Extent of judgment of
12
2
Judicial officers suspended during proceedings
12
4
Vacancy during, how supplied. 12
6
33
For militia fines, when prohibited.
6
33
INCORPORATION, acts of, prior to Constitution, how amended 15 How may be renewed or extended, etc. 15
10
INSANE, provision to be made for 13
10
INTELLECTUAL IMPROVEMENT, to be promoted. 13
11
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT, when State may engage in, etc. 14
9
JOINT CONVENTION, of the two houses, vote in, to be viva voce. 4
11
JOINT RESOLUTIONS, to be read three times before final passage 4
19
Majority of all members elect required for 4
19
Approval by the Governor 4
14
JOURNAL, each house to keep and publish 4
10
When yeas and nays to be entered in 4
10
When protest of members to be entered in 4
10
Votes on nominations to senate to be entered in 4
11
Governor's objections to bills to be entered in
4
14
Votes on bills vetoed to be entered in.
4
14
JUDICIAL CIRCUITS, State to be divided into
6
6
May be altered and increased 6
7
First division under Constitution
Sched. 29 4 36
JUDICIAL DECISIONS, publication of, to be provided for
Publication of, to be free to all. 36 4
4
Vacancy during suspension, how supplied. 12
Of cities and villages, to be elected 15
14 JUDICIAL POWER, where vested. 6
1
JUDGES, removal of, when and how 12
6.
JUDICIAL OFFICERS, suspended during proceedings to impeach 12
8
5
IMPRISONMENT for debt, when prohibited
84
CONSTITUTION OF THE
JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURTS, see Circuit Judges.
ART. SEO.
JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT, to be elected. 6 2
Classification of the judges.
6
2
Term of office of. 6
6
14
Vacancy in, to be filled by Governor
6
14
May appoint a clerk 6 A reporter. 6
6
10
Concurrence of three, required for a decision
6
2
Judge dissenting, to give reasons.
6
10
To be conservators of the peace. 6
6
19
JURORS, number required in criminal cases
18
28 2
When less than twelve may be provided for.
4
46
JURY, TRIAL BY, right of, to remain
6
27
When deemed waived in civil cases
6
27
Right of accused to, in criminal cases.
6
28
In condemning private property for public use
18
2
For property taken in cities and villages.
15
15
To determine necessity, etc., for taking lands for private roads 18
14
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, four to be elected in each town. 6
17
Term of office of, classification, etc. 6
6
17
Elected to fill vacancies, holds for residue of unexpired term 6
17
Jurisdiction of 6
18
Exercised under former Constitution continued Sched. 11
To be conservators of the peace. 6
19
When removal of, or change in township, vacates office 6
22
LANDS, granted for educational purposes, application of proceeds, etc. 13 2
2
LAND OFFICE, see Commissioner of the Land Office.
LAWS, AOTS, style of
4
48
To embrace but one object 4
20
Title of, to express object. 4 20
When to take effect 4
20
How revised, altered or amended
4
25.
No general revision to be made 18
15
Speedy publication to be provided for 4
36
Publication of, free to all.
4
36
In newspapers, compensation for 4
Reprinting when required, provision for. 19
15
Im pairing obligation of contracts, forbidden 4
43
To be promulgated in English language. 18
6
LAW AND EQUITY, distinction between proceedings in, to be abolished as
5 far as practicable 6
LAWS, JOURNALS AND DOCUMENTS, each member of the legislature enti-
tled to copy
4
15
Contracts for printing to be let, etc. 4 22
2
When appointed or elected to fill vacancy.
12
10
Can make no other appointments.
For condemnation of private property for public use
17
Number may be increased in cities
Escheated lands, application, etc. 13
35
85.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
ART. SEO .-
LEGISLATIVE POWER, vested in a senate and house of representatives 4
1
LEGISLATURE, composed of senate and'house
4
1
To meet biennially, when and where. 4 33 When at other places than capital 5
9
Final adjournment to be fixed by concurrent resolution 4
33
Hour of final adjournment 4
32
Less than quorum of each house may adjourn from day to day 4
8
Neither house to adjourn for more than three days without consent of the other
4 12
Extra session may be called, when
5
7
What subjects may be legislated upon, at. 4
15
To cause enumeration of inhabitants 4
4
To arrange senate districts
4
4
To apportion representatives
4
Members of, who eligible as
4
Certain officers ineligible as
4
Vacancy, how caused.
4
Official oath of
18
Privileged from arrest, when
4
7
Not to be questioned for speech in debate
4 7
Compensation of.
4 15-
. Of president and speaker
4 17
Entitled to stationery 4 15. 15
Entitled to one copy of laws, journals, etc. 4
Not to receive books, newspapers, or other perquisites, etc. 4 15.
Not to be interested in contracts, etc. 4 22
In elections in, votes to be viva voce 4
11
To sit with open doors, unless secrecy required, etc. 4
12
Bills may originate in either house 4
13
Bills and resolutions, how passed.
To be approved by governor 4
4 19 14 4 14
Vetoed, proceedings on
Postage on matter received may be paid, but not on matter mailed 4 16 21
Not to grant extra compensation, etc. 4
To prescribe manner of State printing 4 22 22 4
4
22
Not to authorize conveyances by special law
4
23
Not to vacate certain streets or highways
4 23
May authorize chaplain for State prison
4
24
Not to appropriate money for religious services, etc.
4
24
Not to grant divorces.
4
26
Not to authorize lotteries 4
4
31
Not to establish State paper
4
35
To provide for publication of the laws 4
36
May declare causes of vacancy in office. 4 37
And provide for filling same 4 37
27
Not to audit private claims
To provide for letting contract for fuel, printing, binding, etc.
Not to rescind contracts, nor release contractors
4 5
6 5 1
:86
CONSTITUTION OF THE
LEGISLATURE .- Continued.
ART.
SEO.
May confer power of local legislation 4 38
Not to interfere in matters of religion 4 39
Not to appropriate money to religious sects or seminaries. 4 40
Not to affect civil or political rights on account of religious belief. 4
41
Not to abridge freedom of speech or press 4
42
To pass no bill of attainder or ex post facto law 43 4 Nor law impairing obligation of contracts 4 43
May authorize trial by jury of less than twelve
4
46
To decide tie on election of State officers
8
5
To provide for removals from office 12
Each house, see House of Representatives and Senate.
LIABILITY, of officers and stockholders of banking corporations 15
3
Of stockholders of corporotions and joint stock companies. 15
LIBEL, truth and good motives, a defense 6
25
LIBERTY of speech and press, not to be abridged 4
13
1
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR, term of office of
5
1
Election of, when to take place
5
When elected by the legislature
5
3
Not eligible to other office
5
16
When to act as governor
5
12
To be president of Senate
5
14
May debate in committee of the whole 5
14
To give casting vote in case of a tie 5
14
Compensation of, when acting as Governor .17
LIFE, LIBERTY, PROPERTY, no one to be deprived of without due process of law 6
32
LOTTERIES, and sale of tickets of, not to be permitted 4
27
MAJORITY, of each house a quorum 8
MALFEASANCE, misfeasance in office, when Governor to remove for 12
16
2
MARRIED WOMEN, right of property of. 16 5
MECHANICAL TRADES, what not to be taught in State prison, etc.
18 3
MEETING OF LEGISLATURE, when and where
4
83
MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE, see Representatives and Senators.
MICHIGAN, boundaries of
1
1
MILITIA, Governor commander-in-chief of.
5
4
Of whom composed, exemption
17
1
Organizing, equipping, etc. 17
2
Officers of, appointment, commissions 17
3
MILITARY POWER, subject to civil power 18
8
MINING COMPANIES, legislature may modify charters of 19
9
MUNICIPAL COURTS may be established 6
18
4
State may improve. 18
4
Rights of navigation of, not to be prejudiced 18 4
NOMINATIONS TO SENATE, votes on, how taken, to be entered, etc. 4
11
1
NAVIGABLE STREAMS, bridging and damming
8
MARRIED MEN, alienation of land by, when void
7
7
42
LIBRARY, to be established in each township
87
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
NORMAL SCHOOL, see Board of Education. ART.
SEO.
OATH OF OFFICE, when and by whom to be taken 18
1
OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTS, laws shall not impair 4
43
OFFICE, dueling disqualifies for. 7
8
Collector, holder, disburser of public money, ineligible to, when 4
1
37
Also manner of filling 4
37
. Removals from, see Removal from Office.
OFFICERS, each house to choose its own. 4
9
To be commissioned by governor, when
5
19
Of state, see State Officers.
Of counties, see County Officers. Of townships. 11
1
PARDONS, Governor may grant, except for treason and on impeachment _. 5
11
Governor to report pardons granted 5
11
PENALTIES, may be prescribed for absence of members of the legislature. 4
8
PERQUISITES of office prohibited to State officers
9
1
PETITION, right of, assured. 18
10
POSTAGE, payment of, on matter received by members of the legislature 4
16
POWERS OF GOVERNMENT, how divided 3
1
Of one department not to be exercised by another 3
2
PRESIDENT OF SENATE, Lieutenant Governor to be. 5
14
Compensation of. 4
17
PRESIDENT PRO TEM OF SENATE, when to act as Governor Compensation when so acting 5
17
PRIMARY SCHOOLS, free system to be provided for 13
15
Instruction to be in English language. 13
4
Each district to maintain school three months, etc. 13
5
Districts neglecting to maintain, to be deprived of public funds, etc. 13
5
PRINTING AND BINDING, manner of executing printing, etc. 4
23
Contracts for printing and binding to be let, etc. 4
22
Members of Legislature not to be interested in 4
22
Not to be altered, rescinded, or released 4
22
PRIVATE PROPERTY, taken for public use, compensation for 15
9
When taken, just compensation to be made 18
14
In cities and villages. 15
15
Necessity for taking, and compensation, how determined. 18
2
PRIVATE ROADS, proceedings in opening of 18
14
PROCESS, style of 6
35
PROBATE COURT, judicial power in 6
1
Is a court of record, and to have seal
6
15
To be organized in each county 6
13
Jurisdiction to be prescribed by law 6
13
Judge to be elected for four years 6
13
First and subsequent elections, when to be held 6
21
Removal of Judge from county vacates office 6 22
Vacancy in office, how filled. 6
14
80
Legislature to declare cases in which, become vacant
5
13
88
CONSTITUTION OF THE
PROBATE COURT .- Continued.
ART.
SEO.
Judge to hold office at county seat. 10
PROPERTY, taking of, see Private Property.
PROTESTS-DISSENT, of members, when to be entered on journal.
4 10
PUBLICATION OF LAWS, in newspapers
4 35
Speedy, to be provided for
4 36
Of judicial decisions
4
36
Of laws and decisions free to all 4
36
PUBLIC MONEY, receipts and expenditures of, to be published.
18
5
PUBLIC USE-IMPROVEMENTS.
Property taken for, to be compensated 15
18
14
In cities and villages
15
15
Necessity and compensation for, how determined. 18
2
PUNISHMENTS, cruel and unusual not to be inflicted 6
31
QUORUM, a majority of each house makes
4
8
Consolidation prohibited in certain cases. 19A
4
14
RECORDS and judicial proceedings, to be in the English language. 18
13
6
Term of office of
13
6
Vacancies, how filled
13
6
To constitute the board of regents
13
6
To be a body corporate
13
7
To elect a president of the University
13
8
President to be a member and president of board 13
13
8
Board to have general supervision of the University, etc.
13
8
Board to have control of expenditures
13
8
Supervision of agricultural school may be given to board 13
11
RELIGIOUS SERVICES, no payment for, in either house. 4
24
RELIGIOUS OPINIONS, BELIEF, ETC., rights, privileges, and capacities of persons not to be diminished or enlarged on account of. 4
41
Not to affect competency of witnesses. 6
34
RELIGIOUS SEOTS, SEMINARIES, State not to make appropriations for 4 40
RELIGIOUS WORSHIP and teachings, legislature not to interfere with or require support of 4
39
REMOVALS FROM OFFICE, of judges, by Governor and senate, when 12
6
For malfeasance, misfeasance, corruption, etc., by Governor, when 12
8
Legislature to provide for, of county, town, and school officers, etc. 12
7
REPORTER, supreme court may appoint
6
10
REPRESENTATIVES, must be citizens and electors
4
5
Election of, by districts
4
3
Term of office. 4
3
Compensation
4
15
Office-holder not eligible as. 4
6
[2]: Removal from district vacates office 4
5
1
RAILROADS, legislature may regulate, etc. 19A
2
RECONSIDERATION, of bills vetoed, proceedings, etc.
6
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY, when elected.
8
Also principal executive officer of the University
9
Just compensation to be made for
4
THE CALVERT UTH CO .? "
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, FLINT.
89
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
REPRESENTATIVES .- Continued.
ART.
SEC.
Expulsion of, how made, etc.
4
9
Exempt from arrest, except, etc. From civil process, when
4
7
Not to be questioned for speech in debate
4
7
Attendance may be compelled
4
8
Entitled to copy of laws, journals, etc.
4
15
To papers, stationery, etc.
4
15
No other books, perquisites, etc.
4
15
Vacancy filled by election, etc. 5
10
REPRESENTATIVES, HOUSE OF, see House of Representatives.
REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS, how formed
4
3
Not to be altered, except when.
4
4
Re-apportionment, when to be made
4
4
First apportionment under Constitution
Sched. 27
REPRIEVES, see Pardons. RESIDENCE, of electors.
7
1
Not gained or lost, when in State service, etc.
7
Soldiers, seamen, marines, do not gain, etc.
7
7
REVISION OF CONSTITUTION, when may be voted on, etc. 20 General revision of the laws prohibited 18
15
ROADS, see Highways, Highways and Bridges, Private Ronds.
RULES OF PROCEEDINGS, each house to prescribe for itself
4
9
SALARIES of State officers, circuit judges, etc. 9 Legislature not to increase or diminish 9
4
23
SALT SPRING LANDS, application of.
13
11
SCIENTIFIC IMPROVEMENT, to be promoted
13
11
SORIP, evidence of debt, State not to issue except, etc. 14
7.
SEARCHES AND SEIZURES, unreasonable, prohibited
6
26
SEAL OF STATE, to be kept by secretary of
5
18
SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, at Lansing
2
1
SCHOOL, see Primary, Normal, Agricultural Schools.
5
18
When elected, term of office.
8
1
Term to commence, when
8
2
To keep office at seat of government
8
1
Salary of, no fees or perquisites.
9
1
To be member of Board of State Auditors
8
4
To be member of Board of State Canvassers
8
4
Vacancy in office, how filled 8
3
Governor may remove, when. 12 1 1
8
To appoint successor, when 12
8.
SENATE, number of members and formation of districts .
4
2
Re-arrangement of districts, etc. 1
7
Qualifications of members of, etc.
4
Who ineligible to membership in
1
6
1
1
1
Members of, privileged from arrest, etc. 1
7.
1
4 1
1
.
1 1 1 1
1
1 1
1
1
1
1
1
SECRETARY OF STATE, to keep seal of State
1
12
4
7
1
1
SALE, CONVEYANCE, of lands, not to be authorized by special Jaw
2
90
CONSTITUTION OF THE
SENATE .-- Continued.
ART.
SEO.
Quorum, adjournments, attendance, etc.
4 8
Rules of proceedings, expulsion of members, etc.
4
9
Journal of proceedings, yeas and nays, etc.
4 10
Votes on nominations, etc. 4
4
12
General provisions relating to.
4
13-48
To try impeachments
12
2
SENATORS, must be citizens and electors
4
5
Election of, by districts
4
2
Term of office
4
2
Compensation of
4
15
Office-holder not eligible as
4
6
Removal from district vacates office
4
5
May be expelled, etc.
4
9
Exempt from arrests in certain cases
4
7
Not subject to civil process for certain time
4
7
Not to be questioned for speech in debate
4
7
Attendance may be compelled
4
8
Entitled to copy of laws, journals, etc.
4
15
To papers, stationery, etc.
4
15
To no other books, perquisites, etc.
4
15
Vacancy filled by election, etc.
5
10
ยท SENATE DISTRICTS, how formed, number of, etc.
4
2
Re-arrangement of, when to be made
4
4
First division of State.into
Sched. 27
SHERIFF, limit as to holding office
10
5
To hold no other office
10
5
To renew security, when
10
5
Vacancy for failure to renew
10
5
County not liable for acts of
10
5
SINKING FUND, provision for, object of, etc. 14
2
SLAVERY, prohibition of 18
11
SOLDIERS, may vote in army, etc.
7
1
SPEAKER OF HOUSE, compensation of 4
17
SPECIE PAYMENTS, suspension of, not to be authorized 15
4
42
Members of legislature not to be questioned for
4
7
SPECIFIC STATE TAXES, how applied 14
1
State to provide for, and continue to collect 14
10
STATE, credit of, not to be granted to any person, corporation, etc. 14
6
Scrip, evidence of debt, not to be issued except in certain cases 14
7
Not to subscribe to stocks, etc. 14
8
Not to engage in internal improvement, except 14
9
May impose and collect specific taxes 14
10
Claims against, how adjusted 8
4
STATE AUDITORS, see Board of State Auditors.
1
Not to be quartered in private houses, etc. 18
9
6
SPEECH, freedom of, not to be restrained.
11
Opening of doors, adjournments, etc.
91
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
STATE CANVASS-CANVASSERS, see Board of State Canvassers. ART.
SEO.
STATE INDEBTEDNESS, interest on
14 1
Application of specific taxes to
14
1
Of annual State tax for interest on, etc.
14
1
Sinking fund for 14
2
Unfunded debt, rate payable at 14
14
3
To what amount
14
3
May be incurred tc repel invasion
14
4
STATE OFFICERS, when elected.
8
1
Canvass of election, returns of
8
4
Terms of office of
8
1
Terms of office, when to commence.
8
2
To keep office at seat of government.
8
1
Salaries of
9
1
To receive no fees or perquisites
9
1
Vacancies in, Governor to fill.
8
3
Governor to examine into administration of
11
8
To remove when
11
8
To supply vacancies caused by removal
11
8
STATE TREASURER, when elected, term of office.
8
1
Term to commence, when 8
8
1
Salary of, no fees or perquisites
9
1
Member of Board of State Auditors Of Board of State Canvassers
8
4
Vacancy in office, how filled.
8
3
When Governor to remove, and appoint successor 12
8
STATE TREASURY, how money drawn from 14
4
35
STATE PRISON, chaplain for. 4
24
What mechanical trades may be taught in
18
3
STATIONERY, paper, etc., what amount allowed members for
4 15
STATUTES, in force at adoption of Constitution not repugnant, retained ..
Sched. 1
STOCK, of companies, State not to subscribe to
14
8
STOCKHOLDERS, of banking associations, liability 15 Of corporations, etc., liable for labor, etc. 15
7
STREETS, when legislature not to vacate 1 23
SUITORS, in courts, may appear in person or by attorney, etc. 6
24
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, when elected.
8
1
Term of office
8
1
1 Term to commence, when. 8 1 1 1
8
1
Salary of, no fees or perquisites
9
1
To have general supervision of public instruction
13
1
Member of board of education 13
9
Vacancy in office, how filled 8
3
When Governor may remove and appoint successor. 12
8
.
1
1
1
I
I I
1
I
2
To keep office at seat of government.
8
4
I
1
I
1
5
STATE PAPER, not to be established.
May be transferred to Upper Peninsula 19
8
3
2
To keep office at seat of government
2
May be contracted to meet deficits
92
CONSTITUTION OF THE
SUPERVISORS, see Board of Supervisors.
Election of
11 1
SUPREME COURT, judicial power vested in
6
1
To be court of record and have a seal.
6
15
.Judges of, for first six years.
6
2
Number of judges to concur in decisions
6
2
Organization of after six years.
6
2
Jurisdiction of.
6
2
Original and appellate
6
3
How constituted
6
2
Terms of 6
6
5
Practice in circuit courts
6
5
To appoint a clerk A reporter 6 6
6
10
TAXES-TAXATION, uniform rule for except on certain property 14
14
11
Assessments, at cash value 14
12
Equalization by State board 14
13
Laws imposing, to state tax and object.
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