Constitutional convention of 1970 proposals, 1969-1970.

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Constitutional convention of 1970 proposals, 1969-1970.

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Committee reports and member proposals were submitted to the 1970 Constitutional Convention for revision, alteration, or amendment of the proposed constitution. Committees submitting majority and minority proposals include Bill of Rights, Education, Executive, General Government, Judiciary, Legislative Article, Local Government, Revenue and Finance, and Suffrage and Constitutional Amendment. Also included are the proposed constitution adopted by the convention and a copy of the constitution as approved by the electorate.

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