Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-02-28
JOINT RESOLUTION

o. Z,
To amend section p of Article " Of the consti-
tatiou, relating to comprehension of members of
the legislature
WHEREAS, At the biennial session OF the legis-
In ure for the year 1917 amendment to 1iaS
constitution was proposed and agreed to By a
majority Of the members elected to each of the
two houses. which proposed amendment is as
follows;
Resolved by the A ssembly the Senate con-
curing. That section q Of article ~ of the con-
stitution be amended to read: (Article IV) sec
tion Il. Each member Of the Legislature shall
receive for his services such to be paid at
such times and in such manner shall be pres
cribed by law. The compensation prescribed for
members OF the legislature Immediately prior to
the adoption Of this amendment shall continue in
force until changed by the legislature in a mann
er consistent with the other provisions of this
constitution; now therefore be it
Resolved by the Assembly. the Senate concurr-
ing That the foregoing proposed amendment TO
the constitution Of the State of Wisconsin be and
the same is hereby agreed to by this legislature.
NOTE IF ratified this amendment will auth
orize any legislature to fix the compensa-
ton Of members Of the succeeding legis-
iature at more or less than the present al
lowanee Of $500 for the term of two years)
JOINT RESOLUTION
No. 80 1919
TO amend sections and of article VII of the
constitution of the state Of Wisconsin. relating to
circuit judges
WHEREAS. A the biennial session of the legis-
iatare for the year 1917. an amendment to the
constitution proposed and agreed to by a
majority of the members elected to each of the
two houses, which pI opposed amendment is as fol-
Resolved by the Assembly. the Senate concurr-
ing That section g. article VII. and section T.
article VII. Of the constitution, be amended 10
read tArtcle NlD Section s. TIE legislature
may alter the limits. decrease or increase the
number OF circuits, making them as compact and
convenient practicable, and bounding them by
county lines: bat such alteration decrease or in
crease shall have the effect to remove a Judge
from Office. In of an increase in circuits the
Judge or judges shall be elected as provided in
this constitution and receive salary not less
than that herein provided for Judges of the cir
cult court
section Z, Fer each circuit there.shall be ehos-
en- by the qualified electors thereof one or more
circuit Judges. as the Legislature may. from time
10 time. authorize Every circuit Judge shall re-
side in the circuit from which he is elected and
Shall hold his office for such term and recei-t e
such con .ensation the legislature shall pre-
scribe; now, therefore, be il
Resolved hy the Senate the Assembly concurr.
ing. That the foregoing proposed amendment TO
the constitution Of the state Of Wisconsin he and
the same IS hereby agreed to by this Legislature.
NOTE IF ratified this amendment will permit
the Legislature TO abolish any judicial circuit
the expiration of the term of it's circuit
}uiEe 70 decrease the number of circuits by
consolidation or otherwise. and TO authorize one or
more Judges for any circuit.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
Capitol IN the City of Madison. this 18th day of
january. A. H. 1870.
MERLIN HULL
Secretary of State.