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PUBLIC NOTICE BRIEF EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 6. 1984 PROPOSITION NO. 1 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 29 pro poses a constitutional amendment that provides to state-chartered banks the same rights and privi leges that are or may be granted to national banks of the United States domiciled in this state. For example, if national banks become authorized to maintain branch of fices, this amendment would extend the same privilege to state banks. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitu tional amendment to provide state banks the same rights and privileges as national banks.” PROPOSITION NO. 2 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 19 pro poses a constitutional amendment that restructures the Permanent University Fund to provide: (1) for the expansion of the institutions eligible to participate in the bond ing capacity of the fund to include the components of The University of Texas and Texas A&M Univer sity systems that have been added to those two systems of higher education since the Permanent Uni versity Fund was last restructured by constitutional amendment; (2) for the expansion of the purposes for which bond proceeds can be ex pended from new construction to include major repair and rehabili tation projects and the acquisition of major capital equipment (e.g., computers and laboratory equip ment) and library books and mate rials; (3) for an increase in the bonding capacity from 20% (% for The University of Texas System and % for the Texas A&M Univer sity System) to 30% (20% for The University of Texas System and 10% for Texas A&M University System) of the value of the assets (exclusive of real estate) in the Permanent University Fund in or der to provide sufficient bond pro ceeds to care for the addition of 10 new institutions to those authorized to participate in the Permanent University Fund bonding program and to care for the expanded pur poses for which the bond proceeds can be spent; and (4) for the dedi cation of the dividends, interest, and other income from the Permanent University Fund remaining after payment of principal and interest due on bonds and notes issued, to the provision of support and mainte nance (over and above normal leg islative appropriations) for Texas A&M University in Brazos County, Prairie View A&M University, and The University of Texas at Austin. House Joint Resolution 19 also an nually appropriates $100 million in each fiscal year, beginning Septem ber 1, 1985 (from the first money coming into the state treasury that is not otherwise appropriated by the constitution) for the use of those agencies and institutions of higher education which are not included in The University of Texas or Texas A&M University Systems and, there fore, not eligible to participate in the Permanent University Fund bond ing program. The amount of this appropriation could be adjusted every five years by a % vote of the Legislature, but could not be adjusted in such a way as to affect outstanding bonding indebtedness. Each institution of higher educa tion that is eligible to participate (i.e., those institutions of higher education outside The University of Texas and Texas A&M University Systems) would be authorized to expend directly its share (such share to be determined pursuant to an equitable formula) of the $100 million appropriation for the pur poses of acquiring land, construct ing and equipping buildings or oth er permanent improvements, major repair and rehabilitation of other permanent buildings or improve ments, and acquisition of major capital equipment (e.g., computers and laboratory equipment) and library books and materials. Addi tionally, each institution would be authorized to issue bonds backed by a pledge of up to 50% of its share of the $100 million annual appro priation for the purpose of land acquisition, new construction, and major repair and rehabilitation projects. Except in the case of fire or natural disaster and in other extra ordinary cases, verified by a two- thirds vote of each house of the legislature, all institutions of high er education would be precluded from receiving appropriations of general revenue funds for the pur poses of land acquisition, new con struction, and major repair and rehabilitation projects. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment to create from general revenue a special higher education assis tance fund for construction and related activities, to restructure the Permanent University Fund, and to increase the number of institutions eligible to benefit from the Permanent University Fund.” PROPOSITION NO. 3 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 65 pro poses a constitutional amendment which authorizes the legislature to provide for the payment of assis tance to the surviving dependent parents, brothers, and sisters of of ficers, employees and agents of the state or its political subdivisions, including members of organized volunteer fire departments and members of organized police reserve or auxiliary units authorized to make arrests, who die in the course of performing hazardous official duties. Payments to surviving spouses and dependent children of Page 8AThe Battalion/Monday, September 17,1984 TANK MCNAMARA* by Jeff Millar & Bill Hinds When -they left Atlanta in base bail hli+orv* (hey-thought +b*y'd played ibrir lasJ -the Brawe*. +bey Ladn'4. ^ u. Cougars are golf team to beat in Cup tourney United Press International Buffalo aims for another Miami upset United Press International ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Don Shula isn’t talking like the coach of a 2-0 team. Shula brings the Dolphins into Rich Stadium Monday night for a nationally televised game against the winless Buffalo Bills — a team the Miami coach remembers from last year. The last time Miami met Buffalo, Oct. 9, 1983, Bills quarterback Joe Ferguson had the best game in his career. He completed 38-of-55 passes for 419 yards and Five touch downs as Buffalo scored a 38-35 overtime victory. “Over the years Joe Ferguson has gained our respect,” Shula said, “and one of his greatest perfor mances was in that shootout with us that went into overtime at the Orange Bowl.” The game last season was also a benchmark for Dolphins quar terback Dan Marino, who made his first NFL start and threw three touchdown passes. Marino has con tinued his torrid pace, tossing five scoring strikes in Miami’s first two wins this season. “Dan Marino is a gifted quar terback who has a very hot hand right now,” said Bills coach Kay Ste phenson. Buffalo’s offense and defense will get a stiff test against the Dolphins. The Bills have given up 58 points in their first two losses, including 37 last week in their 37-7 embarassment against the St. Louis Cardinals. Buffalo had to rely on its passing game against St. Louis, and ran just nine rushing plays in the game, a sta tistic that bothers Stephenson. “To win consistently in this league,” the Bills’ coach said, “you have to be able to play defense and run the football. We’ve got to get better in both areas.” FORT WORTH, Texas — The second Southwest Conference Com missioners Cup golf tournament will be Monday and Tuesday at Ridglea Country Club with defending cham pion Houston getting the nod from other coaches as the favorite. All nine men’s teams will take part in the 54-hole tournament to name a champion in six-man team play. The tournament will also determine two- man champions using an alternate- shot format. There will be 27 holes each day at the 7,100-yard Ridglea layout with Monday’s first 18 holes devoted to two-man best-ball comeptition. The last nine holes Monday, and Tues day’s first nine will be alternate-shot play. The final 18 will be team stroke play. The course is expected to play shorter because of the severe drought during the summer. “The conference has several strong teams this year,” said Hous ton coach Dave Williams. “Arkansas has several players back, Texas and A&M should be at least as strong as usual and Baylor will have its best team ever.” Houston won last year’s team play by seven strokes over A&M and re turns best-ball champions Steve El- kington and Billy Ray Brown. Other members of the Cougar squad en tered this year are Carlos Espinosa, Mike Stanley, Tray Tyner and Peter Van der Riet. Arkansas, the 1984 spring tourna ment runner-up, brings several new faces to this one. Coach Steve Loy has opted to leave all-conference players Mike Swartz, Mike Grob and Sean Pappas at home “to see what our young players can do.” His squad will include two seniors and four freshmen. Texas coach Jimmy Clayton is also using the tournament to give experi ence to younger players. His top twosome here will be sophomore Todd Franks of Fort Worth and ju nior Paul Earnest. “It’s a great tournament for the younger players to get experience,” Clayton said. “In this type of format, anybody has a chance. Every score will be counted and we won’t throw outany of them.” Among A&M’s top hopes is Jorge Coghlan, a junior from Torreon, Mexico, who finished 10th in last spring’s SWC championships and was named to the coaches’ all-con ference team. Another strong contender this year is Texas Tech’s Adam Kase, who finished third in the 1983 spring SWC tournament and did not compete on the varsity level Iasi year. Under coach Gene Shields, Bay lor’s improvement was capped by last year’s alternate-shot victory by since-departed Robert Myers and Victor Teakel. Leading the Bean squad is Neal Barfield, Bob Rocker and C.A. Roberts, who finished third in last fall’s best-ball. Also on the Baylor squad is ’84 national ju nior-college champion Jerry Smith. Rice will depend heavily on new comer Houston Martin, a sopho more from Alvin. Under first-year coach Bill Wood- ley, TCU will field the unknown squad of the tournament. Woodley confessed he has “no clue” since he's seen his team play no more than four or five rounds. A youthful group of Mustangs also will lx* on hand for the opening tournament of the fall. In fact, the Commissioner’s Cup marks SMU’s first fall golf competition since 1979. Heading the Mustang’s entry list isa talented freshman by the name of DeWitt Weaver, the Georgia state high school champ. Although this is only the second tournament under the present name, the SWC has conducted fall championships since 1971 with Houston dominating. such officers, employees, and agents are already authorized by the Con stitution. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to pro vide for payment of assistance to the surviving dependent parents, brothers, and sisters of certain public servants killed while on duty.” PROPOSITION NO. 4 ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 20 pro poses a constitutional amendment which abolishes the office of county treasurer in Bexar and Collin coun ties if a majority of the voters in each of those counties vote in favor of abolishing the office of county treasurer in a local election to be held on the issue. All the powers, duties, and functions of the office of county treasurer in each of these counties would be transferred to the county clerk. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitu tional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer in Bexar and Collin counties.” PROPOSITION NO. 5 ON THE BALLOT Senate Joint Resolution 22 pro poses a constitutional amendment which provides a new method of filling a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor. The amend ment requires the President pro tempore of the Senate to call to gether the committee of the whole Senate within 30 days after a vacancy occurs in the office of Lieu tenant Governor. The committee would be required to elect one of its members to perform the duties of the Lieutenant Governor until the next general election. This in dividual would continue his duties as Senator at the same time that he performs the Lieutenant Governor’s duties. If the Senator who is elected ceases to be a Senator before the next general election, another Sena tor must be elected according to the above procedure to perform the Lieu tenant Governor’s duties. The Presi dent pro tempore would be re quired to perform the Lieutenant Governor’s duties pending the elec tion of one of its members by the committee of the whole Senate. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the state senate to fill a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor.” PROPOSITION NO. 6 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 73 pro poses a constitutional amendment that permits the use of public funds and credit for payment of premi ums on non-assessable life, health, or accident insurance policies and annuity contracts issued by a mu tual insurance company authorized to do business in this state. The con stitutional prohibition against a grant of public money to an individ ual, association, or corporation or against becoming a stockholder in a corporation, association, or com pany has limited life and health group policies of political subdivi sions to non-mutual insurance com panies. The amendment would per mit mutual insurance companies to bid for those policies. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: The constitu tional amendment to permit use of public funds and credit for payment of premiums on certain insurance contracts of mutual insurance companies authorized to do business in Texas.” PROPOSITION NO. 7 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 4 pro poses a constitutional amendment to change the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Con duct to include one Judge of a Mu nicipal Court and one Judge of a County Court at Law, who shall be selected at large and appointed by the Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate. The amendment also provides additional grounds for removal from office of judges or justices of Texas courts, and provides additional dis ciplinary actions that could be taken in lieu of removal or censure. The amendment would extend the Com mission’s disciplinary authority to masters, magistrates, and retired or former judges who hear cases by designation. The amendment creates a tribunal to review recom mendations of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for removal or retirement of a judge or justice. The review tribunal would be composed of seven (7) Justices or Judges of the Courts of Appeals selected by lot by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The amendment also provides for appeal of the review tribunal’s decision to the Supreme Court of Texas and grants an accused judge the right to discovery of evidence. The proposition will appear on the ballot as follows: The con stitutional amendment relating to the membership of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and the authority and procedure to discipline active judges, cer tain retired and former judges, and certain masters and magis trates of the courts.” PROPOSITION NO. 8 ON THE BALLOT House Joint Resolution 22 pro poses a constitutional amendment which increases the per diem of members of the Legislature. The amount of per diem allowed during a calendar year would be equal to the maximum amount set in federal income tax statutes as of January 1 of that same year as a deduction for ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred by a state legisla tor. Current per diem is $30; the maximum deduction is now $75. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitu tional amendment to provide a per diem for members of the leg islature equal to the maximum daily amount allowed by federal law as a deduction for ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred by a state legislator.” Estos son los informes explana- torios sobre las enmiendas propu- estas a la constitucion que apara- cerdn en la boleta el did 6 de noviembre de 198b. Si usted no ha recibido una copia de los informes en espahol, podrd obtener una gratis por llamar al 1/800/252/9602 o por escribir al Secretario de Estado, P.O. 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