Kentucky Constitution

Adopted by Constitutional Convention September 28, 1891

Ratified by vote of the People August 3, 1891

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Documents of August 1891

August 30, 1891

Indictable offense not to be prosecuted by information -- Exceptions

(Repealed 2002)

Men are equal -- No exclusive grant except for public services -- Property not to be exempted from taxation -- Grants revocable

Absolute and arbitrary power denied

Free passes or reduced rates to officers forbidden

Slavery and involuntary servitude forbidden

Emigration to be free

Number of Senators and Representatives

Just compensation to be made in condemning private property -- Right of appeal -- Jury trial

Recovery for wrongful death

"Treason" defined -- Evidence necessary to convict

Oath of officers and attorneys

Prosecution and removal of local officers for misfeasance, malfeasance, or neglect

Long and short hauls

Control and support of convicts -- Leasing of labor

Working of penitentiary prisoners -- When and where permitted

Maximum tax rate for cities, counties, and taxing districts

Credit of Commonwealth may be loaned or given to county for roads -- County may vote to incur indebtedness and levy additional tax for roads

Vacancies -- When filled by appointment, when by election-- Who to fill

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