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HP! I J PAGE SIX THE LOOAN REPUBLICAN 8ATURDAY OCTOBER 12 1912 jft
I. Notice to The Public of Proposed
ft ' '
I Constitutional Amendments
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j I A Joint Resolution Providing An
flft ; Amendment To Section 17, Article
ftft i 7, Of The Constitution Of The 8tate
ftftj Of Utah, Relating To The Duties
flfti SI Aji l Of The Auditor And Of The Treas.
Iurer.
He It enacted by tho Legislature of
i the Stute ot Utah, two-thirds ot all
Bb f of tho Members Elected to Each ot
ftW Vi ' the two huusca concurring tberoln:
ftfl ! 5 Section 1. Thnt It Is proposed to
ftft ' amend Section 17, Article 7, of tho
ftft ' jf Constitution of the Stato of Utah, so
ftft that the hiuiio will read as follows:
J ( 17. Tho Auditor shall bo auditor ot
flflj j public nccouuts. Tho public money
BBl i , j Bhull bo deposited by tho Treasure!
ftftj I j under the supervision of tho Doard of
flflj. I Exnmlners, and aB provided by law.
ftftl ' 1 Section 2. Tbo Secretary ot Stato
ftftj; t lg hereby directed to submit this
HI' proposed amendment to tbo electors
flfti f ot tbo Stato at tbo next general olec-
ftftl f tlon In tho manner provided by law.
ftftl Section 3. If adopted by tho electors
ftftl of tbo State, this amendment shall
ftftl take effect January 1, 1913.
ftftl t Stnto ot Utah, Oillco ot tho Socre-
flfll tary of Stato. as.
ftl i1 I, Charles S. Tlngoy, Secretary of
ftftl ' State ot tbo Stato ot Utah, do hereby
ftftl) 1 certify that tbo foregoing Is a full,
BBS ' I true and correct copy of a resolution
ftftl j I proposing nn amendment to Section
BBl 1 17, Article VII, ot tho Constitution ot
fli ' I tbo Stato ot Utah, rotating to tbo du-
BBW ties of tho Auditor and of tho Treas-
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BBh' i I In testimony whereof, I have hero-
BBl 'M unto set my hand and affixed tbo
ftftl I ' Great Seal ot tho Stato of Utah, at
flfll M Salt Lake City, this 22nd day of
BVfl B August, 1912.
BBl I (SEAL), C. S. TINGEY,
BBl Secretary of Stato.
BBl 0 A Joint Resolution Proposing An
flfti I Amendment Of Section 4, Article
ftftl . 13, Of The Constitution Of The
BBl . State Of Utah, Relating To The
flfll i Taxation Of Mines.
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Be It resolved and enacted by the
BBl f Legislature of tbo Stato ot Utah, Two-
BBl f' thirds of all tho mombers elected
BBl i to Kncli ot tho Two Houses Concur
BBl ring Thoroln:
BBl I Section 1. That It Is proposed to
BBl j amend Section 4, ot Artlclo 13, ot tbo
flflj,. Constitution of tho Stato of Utah, so
!! that tbo same will read as follows:
j 4. All mines and mining clalmB,
! ' both placer and rock In place, con-
I talnlng or bearing gold, Bllver, cop-
I per, load, or other valunblo proclous
j , metals, after purchaso thereof from
iD tho United States, shall bo taxed at
ftftft a vnluo not greater than tho price
flfllfl Paid tbo United States therefor, un-
ftftjY less tbo surfaco ground, or some part
BBjM thereof, ot such mino or claim, Is
BBjin used for otbor than mining purposes,
Bfljl and has a separate 'und lndopoadent
BBl H 1 value for such otbor purposes; in
BflJQ -which caso said surfaco groundt or
BBJH I uiny other part thereof, so used for
BBl H .other than mining purposes, shall bo
BBl Haxcd at Its valuo for such other pur-
BBjr'n poses, as provided by law; and all
BBj',U I tho machinery used In mining, and
flfll j all property and surfaco improvomoms
flflj Vl upon or appurtenant to mines and
flflj. mining claims, which have a value
flflj Jj scparato and Independent of ouch
BBJJp mines or mining claims, and tho ndt
BBJ ; J trnnual proceeds ot all such precious
BBJ J metal minoR and mining claims, dhall
BBJ bo taxed as provldcd'by law. All lauds
BBJ containing coal, hydro-carbons or
BBJ stono deposits after purchaso thereof
flflj ; from tho United States and all prop-
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or appurtenant to such landB which
have n valuo separate and Indepen
dent of iU such lands nnd tho net
proceeds of ail such land and the by
products of all valuable doposlts con
tained therein not taxed In a crudo
or raw condition, shall bo taxed ns
provided by law.
Section 2. Tho 8ecrotary ot State
Is horcby ordered to glvo this propo
sition to bo published In at least one
nowspapor in every county In tho
Stato wboro a nowspapor Is printed
and published for two months pre
ceding tho next general election.
Soctlon 3. This proposition shall bo
submitted to tho electors ot thij
Stato at tho next general election fo:
their approval or disapproval. At,
official ballots used at such election
shall have printed or written there
on tbo words, "For tho amendment
ot Section 4, Artlclo 13, of tho Con
stitution, relating to the taxation of
mines," "Yes," "No," and shall other
wlso bo prepared and submitted to
tho electors ns may bo othorwlso pro
vided by law, nnd said ballot shall
bo rccolvod, counted nnd canvassed,
and returns thereon bo made In the
same manner nnd In all respects as
Is or may bo provided by law In tho
enso of election ot stato officers.
Section 4. It adopted by the elec
tors of tho Stato, this amendment
shall tnko effect January 1, 1913.
Stato of Utah, Ofllce of tho Secre
tary of State, os.
I, Charles S. Tlngey, Secretary if
State, of tho Stato of Utah, do hereby
certify that tho foregoing Is a full,
true and correct copy of a resolution
vrcposlng an amendment to Section
4. Artlclo XIII, ot tho Constitute or
ho Stato ot Utah, relating to the tax
rtlcn of mines.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my band nnd aulxed the
Great Seal of tho Stato of Utah, at
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day of
August, 1912.
(SEAL), C. S. TINGEY,
Secretary of Stult.
A Joint Resolution Proposing An
Amendment To Section 4, Of Article
14, Of The Constitution Of The
State Of Utah, Fixing The Limit Of
Indebtedness Of Counties, Cles
Towns, And School Districts.
Do la resolved by tho Legislature
ot the Stato ot Utah, two-thirds ot all
tho members elected to each of tho
two houses voting In favor tborcot:
Section 1. It ib proposed to amend
Section 4, of Article 14, ot tho Con
stitution of tho Stato of Utah, so that
tbo same will read ns follows:
4. When authorized to creato In
debtedness as provided In Section 5,
of this Article, no county shall be
come Indebted to nn amount Includ
ing existing Indebtedness, exceeding
two per centum. No city, town, school
district or other municipal corpora
tion, shall becomo Indebted to an
amount, including .existing Indebted
ness, exceeding four per centum of
tho vnluo of tho taxable property
therein, tho valuo to bo ascertained
by tho last assessment for Stato and
County purposes, previous to tho In
curring of such Indebtedness; oxcopt
that In Incorporated cities tbo as
sessment shall bo taken from tho
last assessment for city purposes;
provided that no part of tho Indebted
ness allowed In this Section shall bo
incurred for othor than strictly court
ly, cny, town, or scnooi district pur
poses; provided furtbor that any city
of tho llrst class and any city of tho
second class hnving over 20,000 In
habitants, when authorized, ns provid
ed in Sec. 3 of this article, bo allowed
to Incur larger indebtedness not ex
ceeding 4 per cent additional and nny
city of tho second class having loss
than 20,000 inhabitants nnd nny city
or i ho third class or town, when au
thor zed as aforesaid, may bo allowed
I to incur a larger Indebtedness not ox
cccdlug olght per centum additional
i"r tl.o purpose or supplying such
city or town with water, artificial
lights or sowors, when tho workB for
I supplying such water, lights, or sew
'ors. shall bo owned nnd controlled by
tho municipality.
i Section 2. Tho Secretary of State
Is directed to cause this proposed
amendment to bo published as re
quired by tbo Constitution and to bo
submitted to tho electors ot the Stale
at tho noxt genoral election In tbo
mannor provided by law.
Section 3. It approved by tho elec
tors ot the State, this proposed amomV
mont shall take effect upon tho first
day of January, A. D. 1913,
Stato ot Utah, Offico ot tho Secre
tary of Stato, ss.
I, Charles S. Tlngey, Secretary ol
State ot the Stato of Utah, do horobj
certify that tho foregoing Is a full
I true and correct copy ot a resolutlot
i proposing an amendment to Sectlot
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4, of Article 14, of tho Constitution ot
tho Stato of Utah, fixing tho limit ot
Indebtedness ot counties, cities, towns
and school districts.
In tostlmony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and affixed tuo
Great Seal of the Stato ot Utah, nt
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day of
August, 1912.
(SEAL), C. S. TINGEY,
Secretary ot Statu.
A Joint Resolution Proposing An
Amendment Of Section 2, Article
13, Of The Constitution Of The
State Cf Utah, Relating To Taxa
tion. Do It resolvea and enacted by tnc
Legislature of the State of Utah,
two-thirds of all the members elected
to each of tbo two houses Concurring
therein:
Section 1. That It Is proposed to
amoud Section 2, of Article 13, of tho
Constitution of tho Stato of Utah, bo
that tho samo will read as follows:
2. All property in this State, not
exempt under the laws of tho Utlltod
1 States, or under this Constitution, or
tho laws ot tho State of Utah, shall
bo taxed as provided by law. Tho
word property, as used In this Artlclo
Is hereby declared to Include moneys,
credits, bonds, stocks, franchises, and
all matters and things (real, person
al and mixed), capable of private own
crshlp; but this shall not be so con
strued ns to authorize the taxation
of tho sto'cKo of any company or cor
poration, when tho property of such
company or corporation represented
by such stock, has been taxed. Tho
Legislature shall provide bf law for
an annual tax sufficient with othor
sources of revenue to defray tho
estimated ordinary expenses of tho
Stnto for each fiscal .year. The Leg
islature shall also provide for tho
payment of the state debt If any thero
bo before the same becomes due and
provide for the payment of tho inter
est on said debt as it may fall duo.
Section 2. Tho Secretary of Stato Is
hereby ordered to glvo this proposi
tion to bo published In at least ono
newspaper in every county in tho
Stale, where a newspaper is printed
and published, for two months pre
ceding the next general election.
Section 3. This proposition shnll
bo submitted to the electors of this
State at the noxt general election lor
tholr npproval or disapproval. All of
ficial ballots used at such e'ectton
shall have printed or written 'here
on tho words, "For tho amendment of
Section 2, Article. 13, of the Cocstltu
t'cu, relating to tho genoral taxation
ot property," "Yes," "No," and shall
otherwlso bo prepared and submitted
to tho electors ns may bo provided i
by law, nnd said ballot shall bo re-'
cotved, counted and canvassed, andj
returns thereon be made in the same
manner in all respects as Is or muy bo
provided by law In tho case of elec
tion ot state officers.
Section 4. If adopted by tho elec
tors of tho Stato, this amendment shall
take effect January 1, 1913.
State of Utah, Ofllce ot the Secre
tary of State, bs.
I, Charles S. TJngey, Secretary ot
Stato of tho State of Utah, do hore
by certify that tho foregoing Is a
full, truo and correct copy ot i reso
lution proposing an amendment to
Soctlon 2. Artlclo XIII ot the Coistl
tutlon of tho State of Utah, relating
to taxation.
In testimony whereof, I liavo here
unto sot mr hand and affixed tho
Great Seal ot tho Stato of Utah, at
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day of
August, 1912.
(SEAL), C. S. TINGEY,
Secretary ot Stale.
Ptoposlng An Amendment To Section
1, Article 11, Of The Constitution,
Relating To Counties, Cities, And
Towns, And Providing For Ths Cre
ating Of New Counties.
Do It resolved by tho Legislature
of tho Stato ot Utah, two-thirds ot
all members elected to each of tho
two houses concurring:
Section 1. That It Is propojoj to
amend Section 1, ot Artlclo 11, ot tho
Constitution of tbo Stato of U'nh, so
that tho samo shall read as follows:
1. Tho sevoral countleB of iho ter
ritory of Utah oxlstlng at tho Mmo
ot tho adoption of this Constitution
are hereby rocognlzod as division? o'
this Stato, ..nd tho precincts and
' school districts now existing in said
' counties as legal subdivisions thereof,
' and they shall so contlnuo until chang
ed by law in pursuance ot tbls article.
Tho Loglslaturo may by gonoral law
provldn for tbo formation of now
: counties, and locating tbo county
' Boats thereof. Every county which
, shall bo formod from territory taken
i from any other county or counties,
i shall bo liable for a Just proportion
cf the existing debts and liabilities of
tho county or counties from which
such territory shall bo taken. Provid
ed, that no new county shall be form
ed unless a majority of the qualified
electors voting in each part of tho
county or counties to bo dlsmombored
shall vote separately therefor.
Section 2. Tho Secretary of State
Is directed to submit this proposed
amendment to tho electors of tho
State at tbo next general election in
tho manner provided by law.
Section 3, If adopted by the elec
tors of tbo stato, this amendment shall
take effect January 1, A. D. 1913.
Stato of Utah, Ofllce of the Secre
tary of State, ss.
I, Charles S. Tlngey, Secretary of
Stato, ot the Stato of Utah, do hereby
certify that tho foregoing Is a full,
true and correct copy of a resolution
proposing an amendment to Section
I, of Artlclo XI, of tbo Constitution
ot tho State qf Utah, relating to coun
ties, cities' and towns, and providing
for tho creating of now counties.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and nffixed the
Great Seal of tho Stato of Utah, at
Salt Lako City, this 22nd day of Aug
ust, 1912.
(SEAL), C. S. TINGEY,
Secretary ot State.
A 'Joint Resolution Providing An
Amendment To Section 11, Article
13, Of The Constitution Of The
State Of Utah, Relating To State
and County Boards Of Equalization.
Bo it enacted by tho Legislature of
tho State of Utah, two-thirds of all
of tho members elected to each of tho
two houses concurring therein:
Section 1. That it 1b proposed to
amend Section 11, Article 13, of the
Constitution of the State of Utah, so
that tho samo will read as follows:
II. Until otherwise provided by law
there shall be a State Doard of Equal
ization consisting of four residents
of the State who shall be appointed
by the Governor, by and with the
consent ot the Bcnate, whoso terms
of oillco snail be for four years and
until tholr successors are appointed
and qualified; providod, that two ot
said members shall bo appointed ov
ery two years. Thero shall also bo
in each county of the Stato a Coun
ty Board ot Equalization, consisting
of tho Board of County Commission
ers of said county. Tho duty of the
Stato Board ot Equalization and ot
tho several County Boards of Equal
ization shall bo to adjust and equalize
tho valuation ot the real and person
al property ot the State and of the
several counties thereof, as may be
provided by. law. Each Board shall
also perform such other duties as may
be provided by law.
Section 2. Tho Secretary ot Stato
Is hereby directed to submit this pro
posed amendment to tho electors ot
tho State at tho next general election
In tho manner provided by law.
Section 3. If adopted by tho elec
tors ot the State, this amendment
shall tako effect January 1, 1913.
Stato ot Utah, Oillco ot the Secro
ot State, ss.
I, Charles S. Tlngey, Secretary ot
State, of tho State of Utah, do hereby
certify that tho forogolng is a full,
truo and correct copy ot a resolution
proposing an amendment to Section
II, Artlclo XIII, of tho Constitution
ot tho Stato of Utah, relating to Stato
and County Boards ot Equalization.
In testimony whereof, I hnvo here
unto set my hand nnd affixed tho
Great Seal of tho Stato of Utah, at
Salt Lako City, this 22nd day of Aug
ust 1912.
(SEAL), C. S. TINGEY,
Socrotary of State.
A Joint Resolution Proposing An
Amendment of 8ectlon 3, Article 13,
of the Constitution of the State of
Utah, Relating to Taxation.
Bo It resolved and enacted by tho
Legislature of tho Stato ot Utah, two
tblrds ot all tbo members elected to
each of tbo two bouses concurring
therein:
Section 1. That It 1b proposed to
amend Soctlon 3, ot Artlclo 13, of
tho Constitution ot tho Stato of Utah
so that tho samo will read as fol
lows :
3. Tho Loglslaturo shall provldo by
law for a Just and equltablo assess
ment of tho property of tho Stato at
Its actual monoy valuo. All taxes
shall be uniform on tbo samo class
ot property within tho territorial
limits of tho authority lovylng tho tax,
nnd shall bo lovlcd nnd collcctod for
public purposes only; provided, that
a deduction of debits from credits may
(bo authorized; Provided, further, that
J tho property of tho Unltod Stntos, ot
tho state, counties, cities, towns,
school dlstilcts, municipal corpora
tions and public libraries, lots with
tho buildings thoreon used exclusive
ly either for religious worship or
charitable purposes, and places ot
burial not hold or used for prlvato or
corporate bonoflt, shall be oxompt
from taxation. .Ditches, canals, reser
voirs, pipes and flumes owned and
used by Individuals or corporations
for Irrigating lands owned by such
individuals or corporations or the in
dividual members thereof, shall not
bo separately taxed as long as thny
shall bo owned and used exclusively
tor such purpose; Provided further
that mortgages upon both real and
personal property shall be exempt
from taxation; Provided further, that
tho taxes of the Indigent poor may
be remitted or abated at such time
and in such manner as may bo pro
vided by law.
Section 2. The Secretary ot State
Is hereby ordered to glvo this prop
osition to bo published in at least
ono newspaper in every county In the
State where a newspaper Is printed
and published, for two months pre
ceding tho noxt general election.
Section S. This proposition shall
bo submitted to tho electors of this
State at the next general election for
tholr npproval or disapproval. All
official ballots used at such election
shall havo printed or written thereon
the words, "For tho amendment to
Section 3. Artlclo 13, of Mie Constitu
tion relating to the classification of
property for purposes of taxation,"
"Yes," "No," and shall otherwise bo
prepared and submitted to tbo elec
tors as may otherwlso bo provided by
law, and said ballot shall be received
counted, and canvassed and returns
thereon bo made In tho samo manner
and In nil respects as Is or may bo
provided' by law In tho case of" elec
tion ot stato officers.
Section 4. If adopted by the elec
tors of tho State, this amendment
shall tako effect January 1, 1913.
State ot Utah, ofllce ot tho Secre
tary of State, ss.
I, Charles S. Tlngoy, Secretary of
Stato of tho Stato of Utah, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a full,
true and correct copy of a resolution
proposing an amendmont to Section
3, Article XIII, of tho Constitution of
the State of Utah, relating to taxation.
In testimony whereof, I havo here
unto set my hand and affixed the
Great Seal ot tho State of Utah, at
Salt Lake City, this 22nd day of Aug
ust,' 1912. fl
(SE4L), C, S. TINGEY, tjfl
Secretary ot State.
A Joint Resolution Proposing An 9
Amendment to 8ectlon 9, Article VI, W
of the Constitution of the State of 9
Utah, Relating to the Compensation 9
of the Members of the Legislature. ft
r-i ft
Bo it enacted by the Legislature ot ft
tho Stato of Utah two-thirds of all ft
the membors elected to each of the ft
two houses concurring therein: ft
Section 1. That it is proposed to ft
amend Section 9, Artlclo VI, of the ft
Constitution of Utah, so that the aIM
same will read ns follows: t
9. Until otherwise provided by law, Ijfl
the membors of tho Legislature shall 'ft
rocelve eight dollars (?8.00) per day ' ft
and ton cents per mile for tho dls- ft
tanco necessarily travelled going to H
nnd returning from the placo of moot-' H
ing on tho most usual route, and shall ft
receive no other pay or perquisite. ft
Section 2. The Secretary of State ft
13 hereby directed to submit this pro- ft
posed amendment to tho electors ot ft
tho State at tho noxt general election H
In the manner provided by law. ft
Section 3. If adopted by tho clec- ft
tors of tho State, tbls amendment ft
shall tako effect January 1, 1913. ft
Stato of Utah, Ofllco of tho Secro- ft
tary ot State, ss. ft
I, Charles S. Tlngoy, Secretary jft
of Stato of the Stato of Utah, do hero- H
by certify that tho foregoing is a KJ
full, true and correct copy of a reso- ft
lution proposing an amendment to ft
Section 9, Artlclo VI, of tho Constitu- ft
tlon ot tho Stato of, Utah, relating to ft
the Compensation of the members ot ft
tbo Legislature. ft
In testimony, whereof, I have hero- ft
unto set my hand and affixed the ft
Great Seal of the State ot Utah, at jft
Salt Lako City, this 22nd day ot Aug- ft
ust, 1912.
(SEAL), C. S. TINGEY, ft
Secretary ot State. ft
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