XVIII. COMMISSIONS AND BUREAUS. I. A number of states have provided in the constitution for corporation commissions to control and regulate all corporations, or "transporting and transmitting corporations" or various private coporations: (1) Commissions created to have control and regulation of all Ariz. A 15, S 1-19; N. M. A 11, S 1-12; Okla. A 9, S 15-34; Va. A 12, (2) The commission to have sole power to issue charters and licenses: Ariz. A 15, S 5; N. M. A 11, S 6; Va. A 12, S 157. Railroad corporations established in following constitutions: Cal. A 12, S 22; Ky. S 209-218; La. A 283-289; S. C. A 9, S 14. Railroad and Other Corporations. Legislature authorized to establish commission: Mich. A 12, S 7; Tex. A 10, S 2; Wash. A 12, S 18. Typical provisions: (Provisions are so long and varied that verbatim text is omitted.) II. In a number of states commissioners or Bureaus are created in the Constitution: Commissioner appointed by Governor, qualification, term, salary and Colo. A 16, S 1; N. M. A 17, S 1; Ark. A 10, S 1; Ariz. A 19, S 1; Wyo. A 9, Similar provisions, but qualification of eight years' actual experience as a practical miner required: Okla. A 6, S 25-26. State Geologist provided for: Ark. A 10, S 2. 5. Oil and Gas. OHIO. No provisions. Provision for commissioner of agriculture, labor and statistics, duties prescribed by law: Ky. S 91; Wash. A 2, S 34. OHIO. No provisions. (1) (a) Qualification, term, appointment or election, and duties to be determined and prescribed by law: Ark. A 10, S 1; Ky. S 91. Similar probisions: Ala. A 5, 112-118; Fla. A 18, S 8; A 4, S 26; La. A 305; N. M. (b) Organization of Board provided for by constitution: Del. A 11, S 1; La. A 305-308. (2) Duties prescribed: (a) To prevent diseases to stock and plants and secure desirable immigration: Del. A 11, S 1-7. (b) To control state fairs, encourage local agricultural organizations, control the manufacture and sale of Paris Green and fertilizer, and secure proper immigration: La. A 305-8. (c) To provide lands for experimental farming under control of Board of Regents of College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts: N. M. A 15, S 1. (d) To have jurisdiction of all matters affecting animal industry and quarantine: Okla. A 6, S 31. (e) To provide adequate protection and encourage sheep husbandry: N. C. A 3, S 17. OHIO. No provisions. Del. A 11, S 5; La. A 305-308; Va. A 10, S 143-146; N. C. A 3, S 17; OHIO. No provisions. (See ordinance of 1787, A 4). The commissioner of public lands shall select, locate, classify, direct Md. A 7, S 4 (See Constitution of 1851, A 7, S 6); N. M. A 13, S 2; (1) The Legislature shall provide, by law, for a state board of health: Cal. A 20, S 14; Del. A 12; Fla. A 15, S 2; La. A 296; Okla. A 5, S 39; Wash. A 20, S 1. (2) The Legislature is authorized to provide for such board: Tex. A 16, S 32. (3) The Legislature shall provide all necessary county, municipal, or other local boards of health: Fla. A 15, S 1, 3; La. A 296; S. C. A 8, S 10. 10. Health. XIX. MISCELLANEOUS. OHIO A 15, S 1. Columbus shall be the seat of government until otherwise directed by law. (1) Similar provisions: West Va. A 6, S 20. (2) Location permanently fixed by constitution: Ark. A 1, S 1; Fla. A 16, S 1; Ia. A 11, S 8; La. A 161; Md. Dec. of Rights, A 11; Mich. A 1, S 2; Mo. A 4, S 56; Nev. A 15, S 1; N. C. A 14, S 6; Tex. A 3, S 58. (3) Location fixed by constitution but subject to change by Legis- Ariz. A 20, 9 Subd; Cal. A 20, S 1; Idaho A 10, S 2, 3; Kans. A 15, (4) Location to be fixed by Legislature but subject to Referendum: (5) Location fixed by constitution but may be changed by first Legislature after adoption of constitution: Ky. S 255. (6) Location to be fixed by people: Colo. A 8, S 2, 3; Ga. Ordinance; Mont. A 10, S 2; Neb. A 16, "Seat of Government"; Ore. A 14, S 1, S. D. A 20, S 1-3; Wash. A 14, S 1. OHIO A 15, S 2. The printing of the laws, journals, bills, legislative documents and papers for each branch of the general assembly, with the printing required for the executive and other departments of state, shall be let, on contract, to the lowest responsible bidder, by such executive officers, and in such manner, as shall be prescribed by law. (1) Similar provisions: Ark. A 19, S 15; Del. A 15, S 8; Ky. S 247; Md. A 15, S 8; Mich. A 5, S 25; Miss. A 4, S 107; Pa. A 3, S 12; S. C. A 17, S 5; Tex. A 16, S 21; W. Va. A 6, S 34; Wis. A 4, S 25; Wyo. A 3, S 31. (2) All public printing to be done by state printer: Kan. A 15, S 4; Ore. A 12, S 1. (3) Similar provisions in regard to erection of public buildings and other public work: Ark. A 19, S 16. OHIO A 15, S 3. An accurate and detailed statement of the receipts and expenditures of the public money, the several amounts paid, to whom, and on what account, shall, from time to time, be published, as shall be prescribed by law. (1) Same or similar provisions: Ark. A 19, S 12; Conn. A 4, S 21; Kans. A 15, S 5; Ky. S 230; Md. (2) To be published with session laws: Fla. A 3, S 19; Ind. A 10, S 4; Ia. A 3, S 18; Mich. A 10, S 17; Minn. (3) To be reported to governor: Colo. A 4, S 16. (4) To be published by State Auditor and Treasurer: Miss. A 4, S 113, A 5, S 137. (5) To be published by General Assembly: Va. A 4, S 68. OHIO A 15, S 4. No person shall be elected or appointed to 4. any office in this state, unless he possess the qualifications of an elector. (1) Same or similar provisions: Ark. A 19, S 3; Mont. A 9, S 11; R. I. A 9, S 1; S. C. A 17, S 1; (2) Women may be appointed to office: N. M. A 20, S 11. OHIO A 15, S 5. No person who shall hereafter fight a duel, 5. Ark. A 19, S 2; Cal. A 20, S 2, (or enjoy right of suffrage); Colo. A OHIO A 15, S 6. Lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets for any purpose whatever, shall forever be prohibited in this state. Same or similar provisions: Ark. A 19, S 14; Colo. A 18, S 2; Del. A 2, S 17; Ind. A 15, S 8; Kans. OHIO A 15, S 7. Every person chosen or appointed to any Officers to be Electors. Duelists Ineligible to Office. |