Provisions
IV.8 of 1875 • Lieutenant governor's compensation.
APPROVED
The Text
The Lieutenant-Governor shall receive for his services an annual salary of five thousand dollars, and shall not receive or be entitled to any other compensation, fee or perquisite for any duty or service he may be required to perform by the Constitution or by law.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1875
• In Article IV:
• Has 45 words
• Was proposed by the Commission / Legislature
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 4 of 1874
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1847-IV.8
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