Article II: Elections and Suffrage
| Passage | Title |
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| Entire Article | Article II (Elections and Suffrage) |
| Art. II §1 ¶1 | Annual General Elections and Office Selection |
| Art. II §1 ¶2 | Statewide Ballot Questions and Publication Requirements |
| Art. II §1 ¶3 | Voter Eligibility and Presidential Elector Absentee Ballots |
| Art. II §1 ¶4 | Military Absentee Voting Protections in Wartime |
| Art. II §1 ¶5 | Non-Resident Status for Military Personnel Stationed in State |
| Art. II §1 ¶6 | Voting Rights and Competency Standards |
| Art. II §1 ¶7 | Legislative Authority Over Suffrage and Criminal Disqualifications |
| Art. II §2 ¶1 | Congressional Redistricting Process and Commission Formation |
| Art. II §2 ¶2 | Appointment and Composition of the Redistricting Commission |
| Art. II §2 ¶3 | Selection of the Independent Member and Vacancy Procedures |
| Art. II §2 ¶4 | Commission Chairmanship and Organizational Meetings |
| Art. II §2 ¶5 | Certification and Public Review of Congressional District Plans |
| Art. II §2 ¶6 | Public Hearings and Citizen Input on Redistricting |
| Art. II §2 ¶7 | Accessibility and Transparency of Commission Meetings |
| Art. II §2 ¶8 | Funding and Legislative Support for the Commission |
| Art. II §2 ¶9 | Judicial Authority and Challenges to Redistricting Decisions |
Article V: Executive
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article V (Executive) |
| Art. V §1 ¶1 | Governor’s Authority Over State Budget and Appropriations |
| Art. V §1 ¶2 | Executive Powers in Declaring Emergencies |
| Art. V §1 ¶3 | Limits on Governor’s Authority to Grant Pardons |
| Art. V §1 ¶4 | Process for Filling Vacancies in Statewide Offices |
| Art. V §1 ¶5 | Governor’s Role in Appointing Judicial Officers |
| Art. V §1 ¶6 | Requirements for Executive Orders and Public Proclamations |
| Art. V §1 ¶7 | Legislative Oversight of Executive Decisions |
| Art. V §1 ¶8 | State Agencies Reporting to the Governor |
| Art. V §1 ¶9 | Governor’s Duty to Address Legislative Joint Sessions |
| Art. V §1 ¶10 | Procedures for Impeachment of Executive Officers |
| Art. V §1 ¶11 | Restrictions on Executive Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest |
| Art. V §1 ¶12 | Governor’s Obligation to Uphold Constitutional Provisions |
| Art. V §1 ¶13 | Methods for Executive Reorganization of State Departments |
| Art. V §1 ¶14 | Executive Coordination with Federal Authorities |
| Art. V §1 ¶15 | Governor’s Role in State Military Leadership |
| Art. V §2 ¶1 | Governor’s Authority to Grant Pardons and Clemency |
| Art. V §2 ¶2 | Legislative Framework for Parole System Administration |
| Art. V §3 ¶1 | Legislative Authority Over Militia Organization and Standards |
| Art. V §3 ¶2 | Governor’s Role in Appointing and Commissioning Militia Officers |
| Art. V §4 ¶1 | Executive Branch Organization and Department Allocation |
| Art. V §4 ¶2 | Governor’s Supervision Over Principal Departments |
| Art. V §4 ¶3 | Nomination and Appointment of Secretary of State and Attorney General |
| Art. V §4 ¶4 | Governance Structure for Boards and Commissions |
| Art. V §4 ¶5 | Governor’s Authority Over State Employee Investigations |
| Art. V §4 ¶6 | Legislative Oversight of Administrative Rules and Regulations |
Article VI: Judicial
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article VI (Judicial) |
| Art. VI §1 ¶1 | Judicial Authority and Court Structure |
| Art. VI §2 ¶1 | Supreme Court Composition and Temporary Assignments |
| Art. VI §2 ¶2 | Supreme Court Appellate Jurisdiction and Final Authority |
| Art. VI §2 ¶3 | Judicial Administration and Legal Practice Oversight |
| Art. VI §3 ¶1 | Superior Court Judgeship and County Assignments |
| Art. VI §3 ¶2 | Superior Court’s Original General Jurisdiction |
| Art. VI §3 ¶3 | Divisions of the Superior Court and Judicial Assignments |
| Art. VI §3 ¶4 | Interchangeable Powers of Law and Chancery Divisions |
| Art. VI §5 ¶1 | Supreme Court Review of Constitutional and Dissent Cases |
| Art. VI §5 ¶2 | Appellate Division Jurisdiction and Appeal Procedures |
| Art. VI §5 ¶3 | Original Jurisdiction in Supreme and Appellate Review |
| Art. VI §5 ¶4 | Prerogative Writs and Judicial Relief Standards |
| Art. VI §6 ¶1 | Judicial Appointments and Confirmation Process |
| Art. VI §6 ¶2 | Qualifications for Supreme and Superior Court Judges |
| Art. VI §6 ¶3 | Judicial Tenure, Retirement Age, and Pension Provisions |
| Art. VI §6 ¶4 | Impeachment and Removal Procedures for Judges |
| Art. VI §6 ¶5 | Judicial Incapacity and Retirement Commission Authority |
| Art. VI §6 ¶6 | Judicial Salaries, Benefits, and Employment Restrictions |
| Art. VI §6 ¶7 | Prohibition on Judges Holding Other Offices or Pursuing Elections |
| Art. VI §7 ¶1 | Chief Justice's Administrative Authority Over State Courts |
| Art. VI §7 ¶2 | Judicial Assignments and Transfers Within the Superior Court |
| Art. VI §7 ¶3 | Appointment and Terms of Supreme and Superior Court Clerks |
| Art. VI §8 ¶1 | State Responsibility for Judicial and Probation Costs |
Article VII: Public Officers and Employees
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article VII (Public Officers and Employees) |
| Art. VII §1 ¶1 | Oath of Office for State Officials |
| Art. VII §1 ¶2 | Merit-Based Appointments and Promotions in Civil Service |
| Art. VII §1 ¶3 | State Compensation and Fee Regulations for Appointed Officials |
| Art. VII §1 ¶4 | Bond Requirements for Public Officers and Employees |
| Art. VII §1 ¶5 | Commencement of Terms for Elected and Appointed Officials |
| Art. VII §1 ¶6 | State Auditor’s Appointment and Responsibilities |
| Art. VII §2 ¶1 | County Prosecutor Appointments and Term Durations |
| Art. VII §2 ¶2 | Election and Term Lengths of County Clerks, Surrogates, and Sheriffs |
| Art. VII §3 ¶1 | Impeachment of State Officers for Misdemeanor in Office |
| Art. VII §3 ¶2 | General Assembly’s Authority and Senate Trial Procedures for Impeachment |
| Art. VII §3 ¶3 | Scope of Impeachment Judgment and Criminal Liability |
Article VIII: Taxation and Finance
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article VIII (Taxation and Finance) |
| Art. VIII §1 ¶1 | Property Tax Assessment and Uniform Valuation Standards |
| Art. VIII §1 ¶2 | Agricultural and Horticultural Land Tax Valuation Provisions |
| Art. VIII §1 ¶3 | Exemption Policies for Religious, Educational, and Charitable Properties |
| Art. VIII §1 ¶4 | Veterans' Property Tax Deductions and Eligibility Requirements |
| Art. VIII §1 ¶5 | Senior and Disabled Citizen Property Tax Relief Measures |
| Art. VIII §1 ¶6 | Homestead Property Tax Rebates and Credits |
| Art. VIII §1 ¶7 | Municipal Authority to Grant Tax Exemptions for Redevelopment Areas |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶1 | Limitations on State Lending and Credit Extensions |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶2 | Appropriation Requirements for State Treasury Withdrawals |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶3 | Debt Limitations and Voter Approval Requirements for State Borrowing |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶4 | Special Account Allocations for Transportation and Infrastructure Funding |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶5 | Legislative Oversight of Unfunded Local Mandates |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶6 | Corporate Business Tax Revenue Dedications for Environmental Protection |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶7 | Restrictions on State Revenue Usage for Employee Benefits Programs |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶8 | Dedicated Funds from Natural Resource Damage Settlements |
| Art. VIII §2 ¶9 | Sales and Use Tax Revenue Allocations for Conservation and Preservation |
| Art. VIII §3 ¶1 | Redevelopment of Blighted Areas and Tax Exemptions |
| Art. VIII §3 ¶2 | Prohibition on Local Government Financial Aid to Private Entities |
| Art. VIII §3 ¶3 | Restrictions on State and Local Donations to Private Organizations |
| Art. VIII §4 ¶1 | State Obligation to Maintain a Thorough and Efficient Public School System |
| Art. VIII §4 ¶2 | Secure Investment and Perpetual Fund for Public School Support |
| Art. VIII §4 ¶3 | Legislative Authority Over Student Transportation Policies |
| Art. VIII §5 ¶1 | Limitations on State Riparian Land Claims |
Article XI: Schedule
| Passage | Title |
|---|
| Entire Article | Article XI (Schedule) |
| Art. XI §1 ¶1 | Legislative Authority Over Constitutional Supremacy |
| Art. XI §1 ¶2 | Preservation of Existing Legal Proceedings |
| Art. XI §1 ¶3 | Continued Validity of Prior Indictments and Legal Actions |
| Art. XI §1 ¶4 | Implementation of Constitutional Provisions Through Legislation |
| Art. XI §1 ¶5 | State Obligation to Maintain a Functioning Judiciary |
| Art. XI §2 ¶1 | Judicial Transition and Reorganization Procedures |
| Art. XI §2 ¶2 | Legislative Mandate for Government Continuity |
| Art. XI §2 ¶3 | Allocation of State Executive Powers Among Departments |
| Art. XI §2 ¶4 | Governor’s Duty to Ensure Effective Government Administration |
| Art. XI §3 ¶1 | Appointment Process for Supreme and Superior Court Judges |
| Art. XI §3 ¶2 | Transfer of Existing Court Cases to New Judicial Structures |
| Art. XI §3 ¶3 | Supreme Court Oversight of County Court Operations |
| Art. XI §4 ¶1 | Retention of Judicial Personnel During Transition |
| Art. XI §4 ¶2 | Integration of Former Courts Into the Superior Court System |
| Art. XI §4 ¶3 | Supreme Court’s Authority Over Judicial Assignments |
| Art. XI §4 ¶4 | Process for Constitutional Amendment Adoption |
| Art. XI §4 ¶5 | Mandatory Public Disclosure of Proposed Amendments |
| Art. XI §4 ¶6 | Procedures for Senate and Assembly Approval of Constitutional Amendments |
| Art. XI §4 ¶7 | Voter Ratification Process for Constitutional Revisions |
| Art. XI §4 ¶8 | Retention of Constitutional Officers During Government Transition |
| Art. XI §4 ¶9 | Procedures for Establishing Election Districts and Representation |
| Art. XI §4 ¶10 | Senate District Allocation for Legislative Elections |
| Art. XI §4 ¶11 | Apportionment Commission’s Role in Drawing Legislative Districts |
| Art. XI §4 ¶12 | Guidelines for Assembly and Senate Redistricting Following Census Updates |
| Art. XI §4 ¶13 | Governor’s Emergency Authority in Legislative and Administrative Matters |
| Art. XI §4 ¶14 | Requirements for Judicial Retirement and Succession Planning |
| Art. XI §5 ¶1 | Statewide Legal Standards for Civil and Criminal Proceedings |
| Art. XI §5 ¶2 | Public Accessibility to Government Actions and Records |
| Art. XI §5 ¶3 | Ensuring Fair Representation in State Governance |
| Art. XI §5 ¶4 | Legislative Responsibilities in Judicial and Administrative Reform |
| Art. XI §6 ¶1 | Process for Filling Executive Vacancies Before Elections |
| Art. XI §7 ¶1 | State Compliance with Constitutional and Legal Obligations |
