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SJR 16, 21st R.S.
Provides that this section be amended, so that the Legislature shall pass laws regulating railroad freight and passenger tariffs to correct abuses and prevent unjust discrimination and extortion, and may provide and establish all requisite means and agencies invested with such powers as may be deemed adequate and advisable.

Proposition For the amendment to Article 10, Section 2, of the Constitution, relating to railroads. [Authorizing the legislature to pass laws to regulate railroad tariffs, and to establish agencies impowered to regulate railroads.]

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 11/04/1890

Votes for: 181,954
Votes against: 73,106

Articles affected Article 10 : Amends §2   

Note(s)
See Senate Journal pp. 252, 296.


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