Provisions
I.13 of 1939 • Purchase of lands of Indians.
APPROVED
The Text
No purchases or contract for the sale of lands in this state, made since the fourteenth day of October, one thousand seven hundred seventy-five; or which may hereafter be made of, or with the Indians, shall be valid unless made under the authority, and with the consent of the legislature.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1939
• In Article I: Bill Of Rights
• Has 50 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1938
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1895-I.15
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