SJR 7, 53rd R.S.
Proposition Prop. 8 - For the Amendment to the Constitution giving the Legislature the power to set up a system of payments of old age assistance to those above sixty-five (65) years of age; provided that monthly payments from State funds for any one person may be in valid amounts based on need, and that the maximum payment per month per person from State funds shall not be more than Twenty ($20.00) Dollars per month; giving the Legislature the power to set up a system of payments for the needy blind persons over twenty-one (21) years of age; giving the Legislature the power to set up a system of payments to needy children under sixteen (16) years of age; providing for the expenditure of funds from the Federal Government; limiting the total amount which may be expended for such assistance out of State funds; and providing conditions as to residence within the State in order to become eligible to receive assistance.
Outcome: Adopted
Election date: 11/02/1954
Votes for: 378,123
Votes against: 142,633
Articles affected
Article 3 :
Amends
§51-a
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