Proposition Prop. 1 - The constitutional amendment revising and consolidating provisions relating to state and local retirement systems and programs and providing for a maximum state contribution to state systems of 10 percent of the aggregate compensation paid to individuals.

Outcome: Adopted

Election date: 04/22/1975

Votes for: 399,163
Votes against: 142,790

Enabling legislation
SB 56 (64 R.S.) Increasing retirement benefits in the employees retirement system for certain retired officers and employees.

Articles affected Article 3 : Repeals §48b    Repeals §48a    Repeals §51-e    Repeals §51-f   
Article 16 : Repeals §62    Repeals §63    Adds §67   

Note(s)
See Senate Journal p. 21.

Analyses of proposed amendments:
Texas Legislative Council Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the April 22, 1975 election.

Effective dates
Unless otherwise specified, an amendment takes effect as part of the constitution on the date of the official canvass of election returns showing adoption of the amendment.

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