1965 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

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October 16, 2008		2008-R-0456 (Revised)
1965 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

By: Sandra Norman-Eady, Chief Analyst Kristin Sullivan, Associate Analyst

You asked several questions concerning the 1965 constitutional convention, which we answer individually below.

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Supreme Court held in the 1962 Tennessee apportionment case, Baker v. Carr (369 U.S. 186), that the 14^th Amendment of the United States Constitution guaranteeing “equal protection of the laws” applies to state apportionment and that federal courts are open to lawsuits challenging state legislative districts. Until this time, the Court had held that state legislature apportionment cases were political in nature and not subject to judicial review. Baker v. Carr did not specify apportionment guidelines, but it did allow citizens to appeal directly to the courts.

Lawsuits were filed in several states, including Connecticut. In December 1962, West Hartford resident Oliver Butterworth, together with nine others, filed a suit in New Haven federal district court against the state (Butterworth v. Dempsey, 229 F. Supp. 754 (D. Conn. 1964)). They alleged that the makeup of the population-based Senate and the town unit-based House was unconstitutional. In its February 1964 decision the court agreed, holding that the makeup of Connecticut's legislature was unconstitutional and that both chambers must be “reapportioned promptly in such a way as to achieve substantially equal weighting of the votes of all voters.”

In March 1964, the district court issued an injunction prohibiting a legislative election under the existing apportionment scheme, proposed that the legislature reapportion itself, and granted a stay of execution for appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

On June 22, 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the appeal, affirmed the district court's decision, and remanded the case for further proceedings, instructing the district court to order relief consistent with the views outlined in Reynolds v. Sims (377 U.S. 533). The Reynolds Court held that once a state's legislative appointment scheme is found unconstitutional, a court must usually take appropriate action to ensure that no further elections are conducted under the invalid plan. It held that “seats in both houses of a bicameral state legislature must be apportioned on a population basis,” and the apportionments must be “based substantially on population.”

On July 29, 1964, the district court entered an order amending its March decision “so as to stay execution of the injunctive provisions thereof provided a special session…would convene the week of August 3, 1964.”

In August 1964, Governor Dempsey convened a special session so that by the court-imposed September deadline the General Assembly could (1) realign itself temporarily and (2) agree on procedures for a constitutional convention. The legislature failed to do either, so the case went back to district court. The court cancelled the upcoming legislative elections, requiring the General Assembly to reconvene for the same purposes (Butterworth v. Dempsey, 237 F. Supp. 302 (D. Conn. 1964)). (It also appointed a special master to realign the legislature if it failed to do so by January 30, 1965.) The governor convened a second special session on November 10, 1964, which resulted in legislation calling for a constitutional convention and prescribing its procedures and methods for selecting delegates (PA 1).

(PA 9 and PA 19, 1965 February Session, subsequently amended Public Act 1, 1964 November Special Session, hereafter referred to as PA 1, 1964 November Special Session.)

1. What process did the legislature go through to convene the convention?

In response to the federal district court's order, the General Assembly established the Joint Committee on Constitutional Conventions to hear proposals on convening a constitutional convention. The committee reported out HB 2004, which the legislature debated in a November special session.

Public Act 1, 1964 November Special Session, was approved on January 5, 1965. The act called for a constitutional convention and prescribed its procedures and method for selecting delegates. (The legislature reapportioned itself on January 18, 1965 for the intervening period.)

In preparation for the convention, the legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 during the 1965 regular session establishing an eight-member Constitutional Convention Planning Commission.

2. When was the Committee on Constitutional Conventions established? What was its charge? Who served as committee members? How were the members selected?

The Connecticut General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution No. 1 during the August 1964 Special Session and Senate Joint Resolution No. 2 during the November Special Session establishing the joint 32-member committee (10 Senators and 22 Representatives) to hear bills pertaining to the constitutional convention. Senate and House members were appointed by the leadership of their respective chambers. Members of the minority party were appointed on the nomination of the minority party leaders.

Senator Charles Alfano (D) and Representative Nicholas Eddy (R) chaired the committee. Seven of the 10 Senate members were Democrats, the remaining three were Republicans. Of the 22 Representatives, 14 were Republicans and eight were Democrats.

The committee held public hearings on bills establishing a constitutional convention and establishing the delegate selection process. The committee appears to have dissolved once its work was completed.

3. When was the Constitutional Convention Planning Commission established? What was its charge? Who served as committee members? How were the members selected?

In preparation for the convention, the legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 during the 1965 regular session establishing the eight-member Constitutional Convention Planning Commission to:

“…make preparations for the convening and operation of the constitutional convention established under the provisions of substitute for House Bill Number 2006 of the current session, as it determines to be proper and necessary, including, but not limited to, the selection of facilities for meetings, the preparation of a tentative agenda, the preparation of a tentative subcommittee plan, the preparation of a tentative staffing pattern for professional and clerical assistance to the convention and the tentative recruitment of personnel for such purposes.”

The Senate president pro tempore and the speaker of the House both appointed three members and the governor appointed two members. The commission, which was evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, was composed of the following members:

1. H. Meade Alcorn, Jr. (R) former Republican national chairperson;

2. Raymond Baldwin (R), former chief justice;

3. Robert Barnes (D), assistant House minority leader;

4. Ella Grasso (D), secretary of the state;

5. C.H. Scott McAlister (R), chief Republican reapportionment technician during the 1963 special session;

6. Leo Parsky (D), counsel to the 1965 Senate Democrats and chief Democratic realignment technician during the 1963 special session;

7. Katherine Quinn (D), vice chairperson of the Democratic State Central Committee; and

8. George Saden (R), attorney and Republican reapportionment advisor during the 1963 special session.

The commission met weekly during May and June 1965. Sub-committees consisting of one Democrat and one Republican were in charge of (1) research, (2) staff, (3) rules, and (4) the agenda.

Senate Joint Resolution No. 10 authorized the commission to employ staff as necessary. It also required the comptroller to pay the commission's expenses upon certification by the commission.

4. When did the 1965 convention begin and end?

The convention began on July 1, 1965 and ended on October 28, 1965.

5. What was the political composition of the legislature when the convention convened?

At the time of the constitutional convention, the General Assembly had 330 members, the Democrats controlled the Senate, and the Republicans controlled the House. Of the 36 Senate members, 23 (64%) were Democrats and 13 (36%) were Republicans. Of the 294 House members, 111 (38%) were Democrats and 183 (62%) were Republicans.

6. What role, if any, did the governor play in selecting the delegates or setting the rules?

The governor's role in the constitutional convention was minimal. He convened the first special session in August 1964, but the legislature failed to redistrict the Senate, reapportion the House, or pass legislation calling for a constitutional convention. The governor later convened the November 1964 special session, during which time the legislature passed PA 1, 1964 November Special Session.

As stated earlier, the act set procedures for the convention and electing delegates. It did not include any gubernatorial appointees. The planning commission drafted the rules and the convention delegates adopted them during the first meeting.

7. Describe the 1965 delegate selection process.

Public Act 1, 1964 November Special Session, required a special election to be held on June 15, 1965 to elect 84 delegates, 14 from each congressional district. Within each district, not more than seven delegates could be from the same political party.

The act required each major political party to hold a nominating convention in each congressional district to nominate up to seven candidates for the position of convention delegate. It specified that delegates or alternate delegates to each major party's state convention held in June 1964 be delegates to the nominating convention, provided these individuals still held that position and resided in the district. Candidates for delegate could also petition their way onto the ballot by submitting a nominating petition signed by electors residing in the congressional district whose names appeared on the last-completed voter list and equaled at least .5% of the votes cast within that district for U.S. Representative at the last-preceding election.

On March 31, 1965 and April 7, 1965, the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively, held their nominating conventions. Primaries to select Republican and Democratic constitutional convention delegates were held on May 19, 1965 and May 26, 1965, respectively. The election was held on June 15, 1965, as required by PA 1, 1964 November Special Session. According to the Statement of Vote, there were 1,355,090 registered voters in the state on that date. Of these, 69,339 (5.1%) voted to elect convention delegates.

8. Did the legislature debate any alternate delegate selection process or breakdown?

The Joint Committee on Constitutional Conventions considered several delegate selection plans before voting out HB 2004. During a August 18, 1964 public hearing held by the committee, Leo Parskey, counsel for the State Democratic Party, presented that party's proposal. It recommended 36 delegates, six from each congressional district elected on a “bipartisan basis so that…it would be anticipated that there would be 18 Republicans and 18 Democrats....” All delegates were elected. Mr. Parskey testified that the Democrats believed appointments would violate the law. Under the plan, petitioning candidates could challenge party-endorsed candidates. During the convention, a majority of the entire membership, not only a majority of those present, was required for a quorum.

An alternate Republican proposal provided for 70 delegates: 60 elected and 10 appointed by the governor, chief justice, and Senate and House leaders. However, The Hartford Courant cites a 1935 Rhode Island Supreme Court decision as casting doubt on the propriety of appointed delegates, apparently leading to the final delegate selection plan.

John Driscoll, president of the State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, testified at the August public hearing in favor of a proposal that included 102 delegates, with 17 from each congressional district. Within each district, the two major parties would endorse five candidates for delegate. In addition, there would be seven “public delegates” representing the district's industry, labor, education, farming, professional, scientific, and civic interests. The governor would nominate the public delegates with the advice of the Senate president and House speaker. Like the Democratic and Republican proposal, petitioning candidates could challenge either party-endorsed or public delegate candidates.

State Representative Benjamin Scholssbach presented another proposal during the August 1965 public hearing under which each town would have had one delegate to the convention.

9. Were the current Democratic and Republican chairpersons of legislative committees selected as delegates? By whom? What role did they play?

Public Act 1, 1964 November Special Session, prescribed the procedures for electing delegates. It did not include any special consideration for legislative committee chairpersons, though five were elected delegates.

10. What was the party affiliation and occupation of the delegates to the 1965 convention?

Delegates to the constitutional convention had extensive political or public sector experience. Most had served as a member of Congress, state legislator, delegate to a national or state convention, member of the Democratic or Republican National Committee, state or municipal judge, state central or town committee member, state or local board or commission member, or town council member. Several held these posts, particularly local board and committee memberships, during the constitutional convention.

Table 1 lists the 84 delegates, in alphabetical order by surname, the Congressional districts they represented, their party affiliation, and their occupation. Sitting state and local elected officials, including legislators and judges, are bolded. Those who were also a chairperson of a standing legislative committee have an asterisk by their name.

Table 1: 1965 Constitutional Convention Delegates

*Name (District)*	*Party Affiliation*	*Occupation*
Alcorn, H. Meade, Jr. (6^th)	Republican	Attorney
Alsop, John (6^th)	Republican	President, insurance company
Altobello, Henry (5^th)	Democrat	President, quarry company, construction company, and sand an gravel company
Baldrige, Malcolm (6^th)	Republican	President, manufacturing company
Baldwin, Raymond (1^st)	Republican	Retired, former governor of Connecticut, U.S. senator, and Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors
Bent, James (1^st)	Republican	Chairman and president, Hartford Federal Savings and Loan Association
Bernstein, Simon (1^st)	Democrat	Circuit court judge
Biebel, Frederick, Jr. (3^rd)	Republican	Executive director, Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut
Bigos, Stanley (6^th)	Democrat	State representative and insurance company employee
Blair, Edwin (4^th)	Republican	Attorney
Bonee, John (1^st)	Republican	Attorney
Bordon, Abraham (1^st)	Democrat	State referee
Brendice, Nicholas (4^th)	Democrat	Printer
*Brown, Ralph (5^th)**	Republican	State representative and management consultant
Cahill, George (3^rd)	Democrat	General chairman, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Casey, James (6^th)	Democrat	Mayor of Bristol and merchant
Clark, John (1^st)	Democrat	Funeral home owner and operator
Conard, Frederick	Republican	Attorney
Cook, Edith Valet (3^rd)	Republican	Director, child welfare association
Cosgrove, Daniel (3^rd)	Democrat	Deputy sheriff and president, construction company
Denardis, Lawrence (3^rd)	Republican	Professor of political science
Eddy, Nicholas (6^th)	Republican	State representative and attorney
Fellows, Douglas (2^nd)	Republican	State representative and administrative director, technical institute
Field, Warren (3^rd)	Republican	Vice president, insurance company
Finney, Florence (4^th)	Republican	State senator and businesswoman
Fitzpatrick, Frank (5^th)	Democrat	President, Fitzpatrick Inc.
Foster, Helen Case (6^th)	Democrat	Member of Democratic Town and State Central Committees
*Frate, Gennaro (4^th)**	Republican	State representative and businessman
Garofalo, Ralph (4^th)	Democrat	President, manufacturing company
Geelan, James (3^rd)	Democrat	Gas station and vending machine operator
Gelormino, Anthony (6^th)	Democrat	President, Vet's Explosives Inc. and vice president, insurance agency
Gould, Samuel (1^st)	Republican	Attorney
Grasso, Ella (6^th)	Democrat	Secretary of the state
Griswold, Mary Brooks (3^rd)	Democrat	President, scholarship fund and college counselor
Groobert, Paul (1^st)	Democrat	State representative and attorney
Gullbert, Gene (5^th)	Republican	Senior vice president and secretary, bank
Gwiazda, Henry (6^th)	Democrat	Probate judge
Hannon, George (1^st)	Democrat	Metropolitan district commissioner and insurance agent and real estate broker
Hogan, Patrick (4^th)	Democrat	Public utilities (retired)
Houston, Howard (5^th)	Republican	Former director, the Bradley Home in Meriden
Jordan, William (2^nd)	Republican	Operator, insurance and real estate company
Keilty, John (6^th)	Democrat	State representative
Kennelly, James (1^st)	Democrat	Attorney
Kiely, Joanne (5^th)	Republican	Attorney
Kimball, Penn (4^th)	Democrat	Professor
*Lester, Helen (6^th)**	Republican	State representative
Lifshitz, Eli (5^th)	Democrat	Engineering change coordinator, Hamilton Standard
Lodge, John (4^th)	Republican	Former governor and ambassador to Spain
Lorenzen, Dorothy (4^th)	Republican	Member of the Republican State Central Committee and Stamford Republican Town Committee
Lyman, John (2^nd)	Republican	President, Lyman Farms, Inc. and Galgowski-Lyman Dairy, Inc.
Maresca, John (3^rd)	Republican	Attorney
Marsilius, Newman (5^th)	Republican	President, Producto Machine Company
Massicotte, Joseph (4^th)	Democrat	Secretary and treasurer, Dual-Lite Company, Inc.
May, Edwin (1^st)	Republican	President, insurance company
Mazza, Anthony (4^th)	Democrat	President, plumbing and heating company
McCabe, Eugene (3^rd)	Democrat	Deputy sheriff
McCollam Jr., Charles (5^th)	Democrat	State representative and treasurer, insurance and real estate company
McLaughlin Jr., Hugh (2^nd)	Democrat	Teacher, elementary school
Meskill, Thomas (6^th)	Republican	Attorney
Minetto, John (6^th)	Republican	Retired, former state senator and representative
O'Sullivan, Patrick (3^rd)	Democrat	Retired, former legislator, member of Congress, and judge
Padula, Louis (4^th)	Republican	State representative and manufacturer, orthopedic appliances
Patterson, J. Tyler (2^nd)	Republican	State representative and attorney
Rader, Martin (5^th)	Republican	Attorney
Redick, Frances Burke (1^st)	Republican	Former state representative
*Ryan, Arline (3^rd)**	Republican	State representative
Satti, C. John (2^nd)	Democrat	Doctor
Seely-Brown, Horace (2^nd)	Republican	Owner and operator, Seely-Brown Orchards
Sidella, William (5^th)	Democrat	Self-employed businessman
Snow, C. Wilbert (2^nd)	Democrat	Professor emeritus of English
Stokesbury Jr., Charles (3^rd)	Republican	Metallurgist and engineer
Sullivan, David (4^th)	Republican	Attorney
Sullivan, Vincent (2^nd)	Democrat	Probate Judge
Swift, Henry (5^th)	Democrat	Personnel supervisor, telephone company
Tarpinian, Charles (2^nd)	Democrat	Attorney
Tedesco, Evelyn (4^th)	Democrat	Former legislative aide in the Legislative Commissioners' Office
Thatcher, Raymond (2^nd)	Democrat	State comptroller
Tonucci, Otto (5^th)	Democrat	Owner and manager, restaurant
Traver, Harold (5^th)	Democrat	Operator, grocery store
*Watrous, Claude (2^nd)**	Republican	State representative and owner, manufacturing firm
Waugh, Albert (2^nd)	Republican	Professor of economics
Woodard, Jane (5^th)	Republican	Real estate broker
Woodhouse, Chase Going (2^nd)	Democrat	Director, Service Bureau for Women's Organizations
Wright, George (3^rd)	Democrat	State representative and contractor

11. Was the constitutional convention 50% Democrats and 50% Republicans? Why or why not? Who decided the split?

The convention was split evenly between Democrats and Republicans, with 42 delegates from each party. The legislature influenced the convention's party composition by passing PA 1, 1964 November Special Session, which mandated that 14 delegates be elected from each of the six Congressional districts and specified that within each district, no more than seven delegates could represent one political party. However,

the act did not specify that the composition be split evenly between Democrats and Republicans. Because the act authorized candidates to petition onto the ballot, it did not exclude minor party or unaffiliated candidates from becoming delegates.

12. How was the chairman for the 1965 convention selected?

According to a July 1, 1965 Hartford Courant article, the Constitutional Convention Planning Commission, together with Democratic and Republican party leaders, determined whether there would be co-chairmen or a Republican chairman and Democratic vice-chairman. They decided on a chairman and vice-chairman and selected Raymond Baldwin (R) and Patrick O'Sullivan (D), respectively. The article also indicates that the commission worked out an agreement between Democrats and Republicans whereby Chairman Baldwin and Vice-Chairman O'Sullivan would preside over the convention on alternate session days.

Public Act 1, 1964 November Special Session, required the convention to adopt rules during its first meeting by majority vote. (It specified that for all other convention or committee votes, two-thirds of the convention or committee membership, whichever was applicable, constituted a quorum.) Thus, during the first meeting (1) the convention chairman appointed a temporary Committee on Rules consisting of three members and (2) the committee presented to the convention the proposed rules, which the Constitutional Convention Planning Commission had drafted prior to the convention's start.

13. How did the convention decide its rules? How did it decide the necessary vote? Were alternatives debated?

Public Act 1, 1964 November Special Session, required the convention to adopt rules during its first meeting by majority vote. It also specified

that for all other convention or committee votes, two-thirds of the convention or committee membership, whichever was applicable, constituted a quorum.

During the first meeting (1) the chairman appointed a temporary Committee on Rules consisting of three members and (2) the committee presented to the convention the proposed rules, which the Constitutional Convention Planning Commission had drafted prior to the convention's start.

Before passing the rules, the delegates debated four Convention Amendments that would have required only a simple majority vote, not two-thirds of the membership, to pass procedural motions or resolutions. None of the amendments passed.

14. Does current law specify a delegate selection process or political party composition requirement for a constitutional convention?

No. The Connecticut Constitution requires the General Assembly, by two-thirds vote in each chamber, to prescribe by law the manner for selecting convention delegates and the dates for convening and adjourning the convention (Ct. Const. Art. XIII, § 3). (The legislature must convene the convention within one year of the affirmative vote calling for it.)

See the responses to Questions 5 through 8 for the 1965 delegate selection process and party composition.

15. Can a constitutional convention recommend separate amendments or can it combine all proposed changes into one revision for the public's vote?

Under the Connecticut Constitution, proposals to amend or revise the constitution may be in the form of separate amendments or one revision. Any proposed amendment or revision must be submitted to all electors of the state no later than two months after the convention adjourns. If a majority of the electors voting approve the amendment or revision, it becomes a part of the constitution and takes effect in 30 days, unless otherwise provided in the proposal (Ct. Const. Art. XIII, § 4).

16. What percentage of the state electors voted on the proposed revision to the state constitution resulting from the 1965 constitutional convention?

The referendum on the proposed revision was held on December 14, 1965. On that date, there were 1,333,720 registered voters in the state, according to the Statement of Vote. Of these, 269,189 (19.7%) voted on the proposal with roughly two-thirds voting in favor of it.

17. What were the proposed amendments considered during the 1965 constitutional convention?

Convention delegates proposed 271 resolutions during the convention; 23 proposed procedures for conducting the convention while the other 248 proposed changes to the underlying state constitution of 1818.

The convention preliminarily approved 25 resolutions proposing changes to the constitution. Resolutions on related topics were blended and given a new resolution number. For example, resolutions 20, 90, and 143 on the Judicial Department, judges, and the state Supreme Court were blended in Constitutional Resolution 266, Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Revising Article Fifth concerning the Judicial Department. At the end of this process, there were 12 resolutions.

These 12 resolutions were then edited and arranged so that they could, if adopted by state electors, be merged into and become integrated with existing provisions of the constitution.

In Table 2, we briefly describe the 272 proposals, which are listed by number. The 25 proposals given preliminary approval are bolded.

Table 2: 1965 Constitutional Convention Proposed Amendments

*Resolution Number*	*Name*	*Description*
Resolution No. 1	Resolution Proposing A Revision to the Constitution of the State of Connecticut Concerning Article Tenth	Government Administration: general provisions
Resolution No. 2	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 3	Resolution Proposing A Revision to the Constitution of the State of Connecticut on Article Fourth on the Executive Department	Executive Department: powers and duties
Resolution No. 4	Resolution Proposing A Revision to the Constitution of the State of Connecticut on Article Fourth on the Executive Department	Executive Department: powers and duties
Resolution No. 5	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Provision for a Constitutional Convention	Constitutional convention: establish provisions
Resolution No. 6	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Regular Short Sessions of the General Assembly in Even-Numbered Years, Limited to Budgetary Matters	General Assembly: limit short sessions to budgetary matters
Resolution No. 7	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Moneys Derived from Fees, Excises or License Taxes Relating to Registration, Operation or Use of Motor Vehicles on Public Highways	Motor Vehicles: taxes and fees
Resolution No. 8	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Admission of Electors	Electors: admission of
Resolution No. 9	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Terms of Members of the Senate	General Assembly: Senate terms
Resolution No. 10	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Composition of Senatorial Districts	Redistricting: establish a procedure for periodic Senate redistricting
Resolution No. 11	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Composition and the Apportionment of Membership of the House of Representatives	Reapportionment: allow the legislature and electors to determine House membership
Resolution No. 12	Resolution Amending the Constitution Concerning Staggered Six-Year Terms for Members of the Senate	General Assembly: establish six-year, staggered Senate terms
Resolution No. 13	Resolution Amending the Constitution Concerning a Staff for Members of the General Assembly	General Assembly: provide clerical and research staff for legislators
Resolution No. 14	Resolution Amending the Constitution Concerning the Selection of Committee Chairmen on the Basis of Seniority	General Assembly: select committee chairpeople based on seniority
Resolution No. 15	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Religion	Religion: remove obsolete religious provisions and those that give preferential protection to Christian sects
Resolution No. 16	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Court System and Changing the Name of the Supreme Court of Errors	Supreme Court: rename
Resolution No. 17	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning a Reconvention of the General Assembly for the Purpose of Reconsidering and Repassing Bills which the Governor has Vetoed	Veto: establish veto session
Resolution No. 18	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Town Elections	Municipal elections: uniform date and removal of the requirement that towns elect selectmen
Resolution No. 19	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Town Elections	Municipal elections: require biennial elections and eliminate election of selectmen
Resolution No. 20	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Revising Article Fifth Concerning the Judicial Department	Judicial Department: establish
Resolution No. 21	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Appointment of Judges of Probate	Judges of Probate: allow for appointment of
Resolution No. 22	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Initiation of Legislation by the Electorate	Elections: allow for direct initiative
Resolution No. 23	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Office of Sheriff	Sheriff: create office of
Resolution No. 24	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Composition of Senatorial District	Redistricting; require periodic Senate
Resolution No. 25	Resolution Concerning Composition of the House of Representatives	Reapportionment: require one representative form each town in the House
Resolution No. 26	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Terms for Senators and the Election for Members of the General Assembly	General Assembly: Senate terms (four years), General Assembly elections (odd-numbered years)
Resolution No. 27	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Composition of the House of Representatives	Reapportionment: require each town represented in the House
Resolution No. 28	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Municipal Home Rule	Home rule: establish
Resolution No. 29	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Manner of Exercising the Privileges of Free Suffrage	Elections: establish a simple, convenient process
Resolution No. 30	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Manner of Exercising the Privileges of Free Suffrage	Elections: establish a simple, convenient process
Resolution No. 31	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the University of Connecticut	University of Connecticut: charter confirmation
Resolution No. 32	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the University of Connecticut	University of Connecticut: charter confirmation
Resolution No. 33	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Religion	Religion: place non-Christian religions on an equal basis with Christian religions
Resolution No. 34	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the University of Connecticut	University of Connecticut: charter confirmation
Resolution No. 35	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Mandatory Retirement of Judicial Officers	Judges: specify reason for mandatory retirement
Resolution No. 36	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Religious Bodies	Religion: give non-Christian religious bodies the same status given to Christian religious bodies
Resolution No. 37	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Temporary Succession to Public Office in Time of Enemy Attack	Government Administration: provide for continuity in the event of an enemy attack
Resolution No. 38	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions for the General Assembly	General Assembly: annual, unrestricted sessions
Resolution No. 39	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Legislative Department	General Assembly: Senate redistricting, House apportionment, qualifications of Senators and Representatives, and powers and duties of both chambers
Resolution No. 40	Resolution Proposing An Establishment of an Amending Process	General Assembly: permit amendments to start in either chamber
Resolution No. 41	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the School Fund	Education: guarantee state support for junior and community colleges, the state colleges, and the University
Resolution No. 42	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Prohibition of Double Jeopardy	Courts: prohibit double jeopardy
Resolution No. 43	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning an Optional Party Lever on Voting Machines	Elections: enabled voters to vote for individual candidates, not just a party-straight ticket lever
Resolution No. 44	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Bargaining Rights	Collective bargaining: guarantee for private employees
Resolution No. 45	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Changing the Form of the Governor's Veto to Allow Recommendations for the Amendment of a Vetoed Bill	Veto: establish a procedure to eliminate the necessity of the governor's veto power
Resolution No. 46	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Establishment of a Procedure for Gubernatorial Veto	Veto: strengthen governor's power
Resolution No. 47	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Eliminating Election of all Executive Officers Except Governor and Lieutenant Governor	Constitutional Officers: eliminate requirement for the election of executive officers and thereby strengthen gubernatorial powers
Resolution No. 48	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Retaining by the People of Inherent Rights not Delegated to the State nor Specifically Set Forth in this Constitution	Constitutional Amendment: expand the bill of rights to include inherent rights
Resolution No. 49	Resolution Concerning the Elimination of Obsolete Constitutional Provision that Prevented Municipalities from Investing in or Extending Credit to Railroads	Municipalities: allow for financial support of railroads
Resolution No. 50	Resolution Concerning the Composition of Bills Making Appropriations	General Assembly: require appropriation legislation to be separate from general legislation
Resolution No. 51	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Barring of Discrimination or Denial of Rights by Reason of Race, Religion, Color, Ancestry, or National Origin	Discrimination: bar by clear, affirmative constitutional declaration
Resolution No. 52	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Treatment of Persons in the Custody of State Authorities	Corrections: guarantee humane treatment of citizens while in custody of the police or a state penal institution
Resolution No. 53	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Prohibiting Unreasonable Interception of Telephone, Telegraph or Other Means of Communications	Right to privacy: protection of
Resolution No. 54	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Deletion from the Constitution of a Stated Time for Adjournment of the General Assembly	General Assembly: remove sessions' constitutional time limit
Resolution No. 55	Resolution Concerning the Delegation of Legislative Power	General Assembly: limitations on the delegation of powers
Resolution No. 56	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Right of Persons to Fair and Just Treatment During Legislative and Executive Investigations	Government Administration: safeguard against abuse during investigations
Resolution No. 57	Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution to Create the Office of Commissioner of the Arts	Arts Commission: establish office of
Resolution No. 58	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Revocation or Suspension of Rights or Privileges	Judicial Department: power to revoke or suspend enacted rights or privileges
Resolution No. 59	Resolution Concerning Referendum on Legislative Acts Pursuant to Petition	Elections: referenda
Resolution No. 60	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Appointment of Counsel by the Court in Felony Prosecutions	Judicial Department: guarantee right to public defender services
Resolution No. 61	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions of the General Assembly	General Assembly: provide for annual sessions without limitation on length or subject matter
Resolution No. 62	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 63	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 64	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 65	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 66	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 67	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 68	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 69	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 70	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature	General Assembly: establish unicameral
Resolution No. 71	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Legislative Department	General Assembly: establish unicameral
Resolution No. 72	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature	General Assembly: establish unicameral
Resolution No. 73	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Reapportionment of the House of Representatives	Redistricting: restrict increases and decreases in Assembly district as a result of redistricting
Resolution No. 74	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Composition and Periodic Redistricting of the General Assembly	Redistricting: provide for the composition and periodic redistricting of the General Assembly
Resolution No. 75	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Adjournment Date of General Assembly	Veto: allow General Assembly to extend session to consider vetoed bills
Resolution No. 76	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature	General Assembly: establish unicameral
Resolution No. 77	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions of the General Assembly	General Assembly: provide for annual sessions
Resolution No. 78	Resolution Permitting Apportionment of the House of Representatives on a Basis Other than Population in the Event that Same Shall be Allowed by Federal Law	Reapportionment: return to traditional system if permitted under federal law
Resolution No. 79	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Permanent Procedure for Redistricting the General Assembly	Redistricting: create redistricting commissions to conduct permanent decennial redistricting of the General Assembly
Resolution No. 80	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions of the General Assembly	General Assembly: provide for annual sessions
Resolution No. 81	Resolution Concerning the Composition of the Senate and House of Representatives	Reapportionment: provide for automatic reapportionment after each federal census
Resolution No. 82	Resolution Concerning and Amendment to the Constitution Providing for a Unicameral Legislature	General Assembly: establish unicameral
Resolution No. 83	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Manner in Which the Members of the General Assembly are Elected	Reapportionment: General Assembly elections, effectuate one man one vote “doctrine"
Resolution No. 84	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Terms of Municipal Clerks	Municipal employees: municipal clerks, terms
Resolution No. 85	Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution to Delete Therefrom a Provision Concerning the Comptroller	Constitutional Officers: eliminate description of comptroller's duties
Resolution No. 86	Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Succession to the Office of Governor	Constitutional Officers: clarify succession to the Office of Governor
Resolution No. 87	Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Designation and Election of Constitutional Officers of the State	Constitutional Officers: limit constitutional provisions for the election of statewide officers to governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of the state
Resolution No. 88	Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Changing the Name of the Supreme Court of Errors	Supreme Court: rename
Resolution No. 89	Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Right to Peaceably Assemble	Right to Assemble: guarantee right to peaceably
Resolution No. 90	Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Mandatory Retirement of Judges	Judges: mandatory retirement of
Resolution No. 91	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Right to Petition for Redress of Grievances	Grievances: right to petition for
Resolution No. 92	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Capital Punishment	Death penalty: proposal to abolish
Resolution No. 93	Resolution Eliminating Reference to Christians Only in Article First of the Constitution of Connecticut	Religion: remove reference to Christians in Article First
Resolution No. 94	Resolution Proposing an Amendment Concerning Right to Trial by Jury	Courts: limit rights to jury trials in criminal and motor vehicle cases
Resolution No. 95	Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Jury Trial	Courts: help courts quickly dispose of negligence and nuisance trials and claims
Resolution No. 96	Resolution Concerning the Delegation of Legislative Power	General Assembly: require referendum to delegate legislative power
Resolution No. 97	Resolution Concerning Legislative Procedure	General Assembly: decorum and votes necessary to pass bills
Resolution No. 98	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Number of Jurors	Jurors: number in civil and criminal matters
Resolution No. 99	Resolution Prohibiting Compulsory Medication for any Noncontagious Disease	Health: limit compulsory medication
Resolution No. 100	Resolution Prohibiting Use of Any Public Water Supply as a Vehicle for Mass-Medication	Health: protect public waters from medical contamination
Resolution No. 101	Resolution to Ban Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies	Health: prevent fluoridation of public waters
Resolution No. 102	Resolution Proposing an Amendment Concerning the Elimination of Yale College from the Constitution	Education: removes references to Yale College
Resolution No. 103	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Constitutional Conventions	Constitutional Conventions: system for calling
Resolution No. 104	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Local Elections	Municipal Elections: uniform date for
Resolution No. 105	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to Article Eleventh of the Amendments to the Constitution Concerning the Age Requirement of Persons to be Admitted as Electors	Electors: reduce voting age from 21 to 18
Resolution No. 106	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Municipal Investments	Municipalities: remove restrictions on municipal investment powers
Resolution No. 107	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Removal of an Unnecessary Reference to Corporations in the Constitution	Corporations: clean up language concerning
Resolution No. 108	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Changing Town Elections	Municipalities: give more discretion to set terms for municipal officers
Resolution No. 109	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Public Education	Education: create right to free public education consistent with Bill of Rights
Resolution No. 110	Resolution Concerning the Right to Operate a Motor Vehicle	Motor Vehicles: provide operation as a right not a privilege
Resolution No. 111	Resolution Concerning Tax Exemptions for Property of Religious Institutions	Property Taxes: insure the free exercise of all religions against atheism
Resolution No. 112	Resolution Concerning Equal Protection of Laws and Enjoyment of Civil and Political Rights	Discrimination: equal protection
Resolution No. 113	Resolution Concerning the Probate Courts	Probate Courts
Resolution No. 114	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Conflicts of Interests	Ethics: preserve the integrity of state elected officials
Resolution No. 115	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Article Eleventh of the Amendments of the Constitution Changing the Language Requirements of the Persons to be Admitted as Electors	Electors: qualifications of
Resolution No. 116	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Education	Education: free to public through grade 14
Resolution No. 117	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Reconsideration by the General Assembly of Vetoed Bills	Veto: establish veto session
Resolution No. 118	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Secret Ballot	Elections: secret balloting
Resolution No. 119	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Article Eleventh of the Amendments of the Constitution Concerning the Residency Requirement of Persons to be Admitted as Electors	Electors: reduce the residency requirements
Resolution No. 120	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the University of Connecticut	University of Connecticut: charter confirmation
Resolution No. 121	Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Trustees of the University of Connecticut	University of Connecticut: establish board of trustees as constitutional body
Resolution No. 122	Resolution Concerning Article Tenth of the Constitution of the State of Connecticut	Municipal Officials: allow towns to set four-year term of office for selectmen
Resolution No. 123	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution to Delete Therefrom Provisions Concerning County Sheriffs	Sheriff, Office of
Resolution No. 124	Resolution Concerning the Method of Amendment of the Constitution	Constitutional Amendments: procedure for amending
Resolution No. 125	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Appointment of Executive Officers	Executive Branch Officers: give governor the unencumbered power to appoint and remove
Resolution No. 126	Resolution to Eliminate Simultaneous Dual Bail Requirements	Bail: remove dual requirements
Resolution No. 127	Resolution Proposing an Amendment to Article X, Sec. 3 of the Constitution Concerning Railroads	Municipalities: allow them to support railroads that are beneficial to their communities
Resolution No. 128	Resolution Amending Article One, Section Four and Article Seven, Sections One and Two	Religion: make section on religion applicable to all religious sects or denominations
Resolution No. 129	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Elimination of the Election of Judges of Probate	Judges of Probate: eliminate election
Resolution No. 130	Resolution Eliminating Reference to Christians Only in Article Seventh of the Constitution of Connecticut	Religion: remove reference to Christians in Article Seventh
Resolution No. 131	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Vesting the Responsibility for the Governance of the University of Connecticut in a Board of Trustees	University of Connecticut: board of trustees
Resolution No. 132	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Number of Superior Court Judges	Judges: number of superior court judges
Resolution No. 133	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Local Elections	Municipal Elections: uniform date of elections
Resolution No. 134	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Right of Collective Bargaining	Collective bargaining: right to
Resolution No. 135	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution to Delete Therefrom a Provision Concerning the Treasurer	Constitutional officers: elimination of treasurer as
Resolution No. 136	Resolution: Direct Primary	Elections: direct primary
Resolution No. 137	Resolution Concerning Collective Bargaining	Collective bargaining: guarantee for state employees
Resolution No. 138	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to Article First, Section 4 of the Constitution and Article Seventh, Sections 1 and 2	Religion and Electors: amend
Resolution No. 139	Resolution Concerning the Method of Amendment of the Constitution	Constitutional Amendments: procedure for amending
Resolution No. 140	Resolution Permitting the Admission of Electors at the Age of Eighteen Years	Electors: reduce the voting age from 21 to 18
Resolution No. 141	Resolution Eliminating Constitutional Reference to Minor Courts no Longer in Existence and Making Provision in the Constitution for the Circuit Courts	Courts: replace obsolete references
Resolution No. 142	Resolution Concerning Procedures of Amendment and Revision of the Constitution	Constitutional Amendments: procedure for amending
Resolution No. 143	Resolution Changing the Name of the Supreme Court of Errors	Supreme Court: rename "Supreme Court of Errors" the "Supreme Court"
Resolution No. 144	Resolution Proposing An Amendment Concerning the Merger of Towns and Cities	Municipalities: boundaries
Resolution No. 145	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Amending of the Constitution by an Initiative	Elections: direct initiative
Resolution No. 146	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Organization of Administrative Offices and Agencies of the State Government	Governor: power to organize state administrative offices
Resolution No. 147	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Designation and Election of Constitutional Officers of the State	Constitutional Officers: limit constitutional provisions for election of statewide officers to governor and lieutenant governor
Resolution No. 148	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Succession to the Office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor	Succession: make a distinction between exercise of power in the event of a vacancy and succession
Resolution No. 149	Resolution to Provide for the Right of Counsel Before Grand Jury Proceedings	Counsel: right to before grand jury
Resolution No. 150	Resolution to Allow Local Voting Districts Lines to Cross and/or Overlap State Senate or Assembly District Lines	Redistricting: allow town to set district boundaries irrespective of legislative districts
Resolution No. 151	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Freedom of Religion	Religion: amend religious freedom
Resolution No. 152	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Voting	Elections: eliminate requirement for party lever while voting
Resolution No. 153	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Education	Education: eliminate references to Yale College and School Fund from the Constitution
Resolution No. 154	Resolution Permitting Initiative and Referendum	Elections: establishing initiative and referendum
Resolution No. 155	Resolution to Eliminate Jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace in Civil and Criminal Cases and Make Further Corrections of Article Fifth	Justices of the Peace: jurisdictions
Resolution No. 156	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Organization of Local Government	Municipalities: organization
Resolution No. 157	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 158	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 159	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 160	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 161	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 162	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 163	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 164	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 165	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Libraries	Public Libraries: encourage support for free public, scientific, and school libraries
Resolution No. 166	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Providing for Continuance of the Government of the State in Time of Enemy Attack	Government Administration: provide for continuity in the event of an enemy attack
Resolution No. 167	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Provision for Each Municipality to Adopt or Amend its Charter	Municipalities: charter adoption
Resolution No. 168	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Declaration of Rights	Declaration of Rights: amend to include recommendations of the Committee on State Government Organization
Resolution No. 169	Resolution to Eliminate Preference of Christian Religion	Religion: remove religious preference for Christians
Resolution No. 170	Resolution Concerning the Qualifications of Electors at State and Local Elections	Electors: qualifications of
Resolution No. 171	Resolution Concerning the Validation of Notices	General Assembly: treat notices in the same manner as claims against the state
Resolution No. 172	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Optional Party Lever on Voting Machines	Elections: voting machines
Resolution No. 173	Resolution Concerning Home Rule	Home rule: establish
Resolution No. 174	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Providing for Removing Qualifications of Electors from the Constitution	Electors: authorize the General Assembly to prescribe qualifications
Resolution No. 175	Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Requirement of a 2/3 Vote of General Assembly to Override Governor's Veto	Veto: strengthen the governor's veto power
Resolution No. 176	Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Justices of the Peace	Justices of the Peace
Resolution No. 177	Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Modernization of the Judicial System	Judicial System: modernization
Resolution No. 178	Resolution to Confirm the Charter of the University of Connecticut	University of Connecticut: charter confirmation
Resolution No. 179	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Granting Municipalities the Power to Establish Their Organic Law by the Drafting, Adoption or Amendment of a Charter	Municipalities: charter adoption
Resolution No. 180	Resolution to Establish a Land and Water Conservational and Recreational Fund and Restrict Expenditures of Funds Eligible for Statutory Refund to Said Purposes Only	Government Administration: establish an environmental fund
Resolution No. 181	Resolution Concerning the Mandatory Retirement of Judges	Judges: mandatory retirement
Resolution No. 182	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Special Legislation, and Home Rule	Home Rule: establish
Resolution No. 183	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Limiting the Power of the State or its Subdivisions to Levy Taxes on Real Estate Alone, Excluding and Improvements Thereon	Taxes: real estate
Resolution No. 184	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Unemployment Compensation Commissioners and Workmen's Compensation Commissioners	Government Administration: status of unemployment and workmen's compensation commissioners
Resolution No. 185	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Political Activity	Elections: limit political activities to citizens or legal residents of a political subdivision
Resolution No. 186	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Replacement of the Voting Machine	Elections: voting machines
Resolution No. 187	Resolution to Permit the Initiation of Constitutional Amendment in Either House of the General Assembly	General Assembly: permit initiation of amendments in either chamber
Resolution No. 188	Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution Repealing Provisions Concerning Election of Probate Judges	Probate Judges: election
Resolution No. 189	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Initiative and Referendum	Constitutional Amendments: allow for initiative and referendum
Resolution No. 190	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Length of Terms of Local Officials	Municipal Officials: allow towns to set terms for mayor and selectmen
Resolution No. 191	Resolution Concerning Retirement from Civil Service	Government Administration: provide for a retirement system for civil servants
Resolution No. 192	Resolution Proposing Tax Exemption to Certain Types of Properties	Property Taxes: preserve exemptions for certain properties
Resolution No. 193	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Constitutional Provision for Initiative, Referendum and Recall	Constitutional Amendments: allow for initiative, referendum and recall
Resolution No. 194	Resolution Concerning Continuation of Use of Marker Plates	Marker Plates: provide for use of
Resolution No. 195	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Treatment of Disease and Non-Disease	Health: allow government to order treatment only on physician's recommendation
Resolution No. 196	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Advisory Capacity of State Boards and Councils	State Government: make all state boards and councils advisory
Resolution No. 197	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Composition of the Judiciary Committee of the General Assembly	General Assembly: limit the number of attorneys on the Judiciary Committee
Resolution No. 198	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Home Rule	Home Rule: establish
Resolution No. 199	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Holding of Constitutional Conventions	Constitutional Conventions
Resolution No. 200	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Voting Rights	Electors: voting rights
Resolution No. 201	Resolution Amending Article Third, Section 5 of the Constitution	Redistricting: keep Senate districts within the congressional districts
Resolution No. 202	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Elections, Article Fourth, Section 1, to Provide for the Election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Only	Elections: limit use of party lever to governor and lieutenant governor only
Resolution No. 203	Resolution Concerning Medical Prescriptions	Health: prescriptions to protect personal liberties
Resolution No. 204	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Deputy Registrars of Voters	Election Officials: require towns to employ at least one full-time deputy registrar
Resolution No. 205	Resolution Proposing An Addition to the Constitution Concerning Intergovernmental Relations	Government Administration: stress and permit intergovernmental cooperation
Resolution No. 206	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens	Property Taxes: exemptions for seniors
Resolution No. 207	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Non-Substantive Revision and Recodification of the Constitution Periodically	Constitutional Amendments: schedule for incorporating new one
Resolution No. 208	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Establishment of a Commission to Reapportion the General Assembly Periodically	Reapportionment: establish a commission to periodically redistrict and reapportion the General Assembly
Resolution No. 209	Resolution Concerning the Powers of State Boards, Councils and Commissions	State Government: promote an efficient government, responsive to the people
Resolution No. 210	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Referendum	Elections: amendment on referenda
Resolution No. 211	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Respecting the Method of Filling a Vacancy in the Office of the Governor, Particularly in Cases of Inability of Governor to Serve	Vacancies: governor's office
Resolution No. 212	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Power of Municipalities to Grant Property Tax Exemptions to Certain Persons	Property Taxes: exemptions for seniors
Resolution No. 213	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Civil Service Appointments and Promotions	Government Administration: establish standards for appointing, promoting, and paying civil servants and giving them credit for military service
Resolution No. 214	Resolution Concerning the Number of Trial Judges	Judges: number
Resolution No. 215	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Admission of Veterans to the Bar During a State of War	Admission to the Bar: preferential treatment to veterans during war
Resolution No. 216	Resolution Concerning the Weight of Ballot of Electors	Elections: extend the one man one vote concept to political party nominating conventions
Resolution No. 217	Resolution Proposing Additions to the Declaration of Rights in the Connecticut Constitution	Declaration of Rights: amend to include recommendations of the Committee on State Government Organization
Resolution No. 218	Resolution Permitting Governor's Item Veto to Extend to Include Reductions in Amounts Also	Veto: expand governor's power
Resolution No. 219	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Use of Paper Ballot	Elections: allow use of paper ballots or machines
Resolution No. 220	Resolution Concerning the Selection of Delegates to Nominating Conventions	Elections: extend the one man one vote concept to political party nominating conventions
Resolution No. 221	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Jury Trials	Courts: establish threshold for verdicts in jury trials
Resolution No. 222	Resolution Creating a Commission on the Arts	Arts Commission: create an office of
Resolution No. 223	Resolution Proposing Automatic Adjustment of the Number of Judges of the Superior Court	Judges: automatic adjustments
Resolution No. 224	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Sessions of the Legislative Department	Legislation: separate budget legislation from all other legislation
Resolution No. 225	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Senatorial and Assembly Districts	Reapportionment: provide for automatic periodic
Resolution No. 226	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Compensation of Legislators	General Assembly: prevent members from changing their compensation
Resolution No. 227	Resolution Concerning Qualifications of Members of Legislature	General Assembly: require residence and age qualifications
Resolution No. 228	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Mandatory Reapportionment of the General Assembly	Reapportionment: mandatory for General Assembly
Resolution No. 229	Resolution Concerning Reapportionment of the House of Representatives	Reapportionment: provide representation by town based on population
Resolution No. 230	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Representation in the House of Representatives	Reapportionment: provide representation by town based on population
Resolution No. 231	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Requiring An Annual Session of the Legislature	General Assembly: provide for annual sessions
Resolution No. 232	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Reapportionment and Redistricting as it Relates to the City of Stamford	Reapportionment: to provide for the use of the new redistricting plan
Resolution No. 233	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Convening of the General Assembly	General Assembly: specify how the legislature convenes
Resolution No. 234	Resolution Concerning the Composition of and Representation in the General Assembly	General Assembly: establish unicameral
Resolution No. 235	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Redistricting in the Town of New Britain	Redistricting: correct town redistricting plan
Resolution No. 236	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Apportioning the House of Representatives According to Population	Reapportionment: provide representation by population
Resolution No. 237	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Reapportionment of the General Assembly	Reapportionment: provide for automatic and periodic if the legislature fails to act
Resolution No. 238	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Term of Senators	General Assembly: increase Senate terms from two to four years
Resolution No. 239	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Redistricting of Assembly Districts of the Town of Greenwich	Redistricting: create districts without gerrymandering
Resolution No. 240	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Term of Senators	General Assembly: increase Senate terms from two to four years
Resolution No. 241	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Reapportionment of the General Assembly	Reapportionment: provide for representation of large urban areas in the Senate and small towns in the House
Resolution No. 242	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Municipal Home Rule	Home Rule: establish
Resolution No. 243	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Mandatory Reapportionment of the General Assembly	Reapportionment: require mandatory
Resolution No. 244	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Mandatory Reapportionment of the General Assembly	Reapportionment: require mandatory
Resolution No. 245	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Limitations Upon Redistricting Proposals	Redistricting: prevent lines that require voters to vote in more than one place during a single election
Resolution No. 246	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Passage of Bills by the General Assembly	General Assembly: ensure an orderly legislative process
Resolution No. 247	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Legislative Department	General Assembly: establish process for implementing changes to the constitution
Resolution No. 248	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Reapportionment of the House of Representatives	Reapportionment: to achieve district-wide representation in the House of Representatives
Resolution No. 249	Resolution Concerning the Composition of the House of Representatives	General Assembly: eliminate need to redistrict House by automatically adjusting representation in the House after every federal census
Resolution No. 250	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Annual Sessions of the General Assembly	General Assembly: provide for annual sessions
Resolution No. 251	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Mandatory Reapportionment of the General Assembly	Reapportionment: establish clear criteria for mandatory periodic reapportionment
Resolution No. 252	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution to Provide a Method for the Calling of a Constitutional Convention by the Electors	Constitutional Conventions: (1) allow electors to call and (2) establish a democratic process for choosing delegates
Resolution No. 253	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Delegation Power of the Legislature	General Assembly: prevent further delegation of powers
Resolution No. 254	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Membership of the House of Representatives and the Senate	General Assembly: include in constitution 1965 Senate and House districts and provide for decennial redistricting
Resolution No. 255	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Reapportionment of the General Assembly	Reapportionment: conform House reapportionment to congressional apportionment and preserve a voice in the Senate for smaller communities
Resolution No. 256	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Methods of Voting	Elections: provide for voting methods
Resolution No. 257	Resolution Providing for Retirement from Civil Service	Government Administration: guarantee pensions for civil servants
Resolution No. 258	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Public Education	Education: provide for public
Resolution No. 259	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Legislative Department	General Assembly: implement changes to the constitution
Resolution No. 260	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 261	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 262	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 263	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 264	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 265	PROCEDURAL
Resolution No. 266	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Revising Article Fifth Concerning the Judicial Department	Judicial Department: revision of
Resolution No. 267	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning a Reconvening of the General Assembly for the Purpose of Reconsidering and Repassing Bills which the Governor has Vetoed	Veto: establish veto session
Resolution No. 268	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Municipal Home Rule	Home Rule: establish
Resolution No. 269	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning Vesting the Responsibility for the Governance of the University of Connecticut	University of Connecticut: governance
Resolution No. 270	Resolution Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution Concerning the Legislative Department	Legislative Department

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