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HJR 8, 46th R.S.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the duration of all offices not fixed by the Constitution to two (2) years, shall not apply to appointive offices of any municipalities that are placed under the terms and provisions of Civil Service but the duration of such offices shall be governed by the provisions of the Civil Service Law.

Proposition For the amendment to the State Constitution providing that Article 16, Section 30, of the Constitution shall not apply to appointive offices of any municipality placed under the terms and provisions of Civil Service.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/05/1940

Votes for: 222,559
Votes against: 147,919

Articles affected Article 16 : Adds §30b   


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