LRB-0997/2
RAC&PJD:kmg:jf
1997 - 1998 LEGISLATURE
March 27, 1997 - Introduced by Representatives Schneider, Turner, Reynolds,
Boyle, Gronemus and
Hasenohrl, cosponsored by Senator Wirch. Referred
to Committee on Elections and Constitutional Law.
AJR44,1,2
1To amend sections 1 and 3 of article VI;
relating to: creating the office of privacy
2advocate (first consideration).
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
This proposed constitutional amendment, proposed to the 1997 legislature on
first consideration, creates the office of privacy advocate. The privacy advocate shall
be an elected officer, elected at the general election in which the governor is chosen,
and shall serve a 4-year term. The powers, duties and compensation of the privacy
advocate shall be prescribed by law.
A proposed constitutional amendment requires adoption by 2 successive
legislatures, and ratification by the people, before it can become effective.
AJR44,1,3
3Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That:
AJR44, s. 1
4Section
1. Section 1 of article VI of the constitution is amended to read:
AJR44,1,105
[Article VI] Section 1. The qualified electors of this state, at the times and
6places of choosing the members of the legislature, shall in 1970 and every 4 years
7thereafter elect a secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general
and at the first
8general election at which the governor is elected which occurs after the ratification
9of this amendment and every 4 years thereafter elect a privacy advocate who shall
10hold their offices for 4 years.
AJR44, s. 2
11Section
2. Section 3 of article VI of the constitution is amended to read:
AJR44,2,2
1[Article VI] Section 3. The powers, duties and compensation of the treasurer
,
2privacy advocate and attorney general shall be prescribed by law.
AJR44,2,5
3Be it further resolved, That this proposed amendment be referred to the
4legislature to be chosen at the next general election and that it be published for 3
5months previous to the time of holding such election.
