Section 9. What the rate of taxation on real and personal property shall be. 10. It is illegal to use State, county, etc., money for personal gain. 11. No appropriations shall be made which shall exceed the total taxes for the year. 12. State board of equalization, to consist of whom. 13. No money shall be drawn from the treasury but in pursuance of appropriations made by law. 14. No money shall be drawn from the county treasuries, etc. 15. Business of the counties to be conducted on a cash basis. 16. The Legislature shall pass all laws necessary to carry out the provisions of this article. 2. Location of seat of government to be at Boise City, for twenty years. 3. It may be removed. 4. All property of the Territory to become State property. 5. State prison commissioners, to be composed of whom. 6. Three directors for insane asylum. 7. State institutions may be removed for sanitary reasons. ARTICLE XI. Corporations, Public and Private. 1. All existing charters under which corporations have not commenced business in good faith at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall have no validity. 2. In regard to changing, extending or amending charters by special law. 3. The Legislature may provide for altering, revoking or annulling any charter existing at the time of the adoption of this charter. 4. Elections of directors or managers of corporations. 5. All railroads shall be public highways, and railroad and express companies common carriers. 6. Rights of transportation. 7. Future legislation in regard to corporations. 8. Right of eminent domain shall never be abridged. Section 9. Fictitious increase of stock shall be void. 10. Foreign corporations must have one or more places of business. 11. No street or other railroad shall be constructed in city or town without the consent of local authorities. 12. Laws not to be passed for the benefit of any corporation or individual. 13. In regard to telegraph or telephone lines. 14. In regard to consolidating with corporations not organized in this State. 15. In regard to passing laws permitting alienation of any franchise. 16. Corporation, definition of. 17. Stockholders not liable in any amount over or above the amount of stock he owns. 18. Combining for the purpose of fixing the price of any article of commerce or production by the said is illegal. ARTICLE XV. Water Rights. 1. They are subject to control of the State. 2. The right to collect rates for use of water, etc. 3. Who has the first right to use of a running stream. 4. In regard to water used for agricultural purposes. 5. In regard to priority of right. 6. Rates to be fixed by law. ARTICLE XVI. Live Stock. 1. Live stock to be protected by law against certain diseases. ARTICLE XVII. 1. The boundaries. ARTICLE XVIII. County Organizations. 1. The counties of the Territory shall be the counties of the State. Section 2. In regard to the removal of the county seat. 3. In regard to the division of counties. 4. In regard to the establishment of a new county. 5. County governments to be uniform. 6. County officers to be elected biennially. 7. Compensation of officers (provided for in section 6 of this article. 8. Compensation provided for in section 7 of this article shall be paid by fees.- Excess of fees allowed by law are to be turned over to the county treasurer. 9. The neglect or refusal of any officer to do this within forty days after the receipt of the same shall be a felony. 10. The board of county commissioners shall consist of three members whose term of office shall be two years. 11. County, township and precinct officers, their duties. Section by change from Territorial to State government. 2. All Territorial laws now in force shall remain in force till they expire, if not repugnant to the Constitution. 3. Fines, etc., accruing to the Territory shall accrue to the State. 4. Also, all bonds, obligations, etc., shall pass over to the State. 5. In regard to officers appointel in this Territory. 6. The Constitution shall be submitted to the electors for adoption or rejection. 7. The Constitution to take effect immediately upon the admission of the Territory as a State. 8. Upon the admission as a State a proclamation shall be published calling an election. 9. How said election shall be conducted. 10. The board of canvassers, to consist of whom. 11. Duties of the same. 12. Oath of office. 13. Term of office. 14. The Governor-elect shall con vene the Legislature. 15. The Legislature shall pass laws to carry into effect the provisions of this Constitution. 16. Proceedings of the Territorial Supreme Court shall pass over to the same of the State. 17. Territorial seals to be used as State seals. 18. In regard to Probate Courts after the Constitution is adopted. 19. Freedom of religious thought, public lands and boundaries, etc. 20. Adoption of the Constitution. PREAMBLE. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure our blessings and promote our common welfare do establish this Constitution. ARTICLE. I. Declaration of Rights. Section 1. All men are by nature free and equal and have certain inalienable rights, among which are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, pursuing happiness, and securing safety. Sec. 2. All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal protection and benefit, and they have the right to alter, reform, or abolish the same whenever they may deem it necessary, and no special privileges or immunities shall ever be granted that may not be altered, revoked, or repealed by the legislature. Sec. 3. The State of Idaho is an inseparable part of the American Union, and the Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land. Sec. 4. The exercise and enjoyment of religious faith and worship shall forever be guaranteed; and no person shall be denied any civil or political right, privilege, or capacity on account of his religious opinions; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be construed to dispense with oaths or affirmations, or excuse acts of licentiousness or justify polygamous or other pernicious practices, inconsistent with morality or the peace or safety of the State; nor to permit any person, organization, or association to directly or indirectly aid or abet, counsel or advise, any person to commit the crime of bigamy or polygamy, or any other crime. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship, religious sect or denomination, or pay tithes against his consent; nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship. Bigamy and polygamy are forever forbidden in the State, and the legislature shall provide by law for the punishment of such crimes. Sec. 5. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless, in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety requires it, and then only in such manner as shall be prescribed by law. |