Provisions
VI.23 of 1870 • Publication of statutes; supreme court reporters.
APPROVED
The Text
The Legislature shall provide for the speedy publication of all statutes, and also for the appointment by justices of the supreme court designated to hold general terms, of a reporter of the decisions of that court. All laws and judicial decisions shall be free for publication by any person.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1870
• In Article VI:
• Has 49 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 2 of 1869
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1847-VI.22
Credits
We did lots of research to publish this data, and we're updating the records to let you know where we got it. Check back soon for our sources!