Provisions
XII.5 of 1924 • Power of Legislature to enact general city laws.
APPROVED
The Text
The Legislature may by general laws confer on cities such further powers of local legislation and administration as it may, from time to time, deem expedient.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1924
• In Article XII: Cities and Villages
• Has 26 words
• Was proposed by the Legislature
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 2 of 1923
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1923-XII.2
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