Article XVII — Revision and Amendment
Methods of Proposal
Revisions of or amendments to this constitution may be proposed by constitutional convention or by the legislature.
[Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Constitutional Convention
The question, "Shall there be a constitutional convention?" shall be submitted to the electorate at the general election in 1978 and at the general election every ten years thereafter. The constitutional convention shall convene not less than five months prior to the next regularly scheduled general election.
[Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Amendments Proposed by Legislature
Amendments to this constitution may be proposed at any session of the legislature. Every proposed amendment shall be referred to the next regular session of the legislature and published before being submitted to the electorate. If at the next session the amendment is approved by a two-thirds vote of the members to which each house is entitled, it shall be submitted to the electorate at the next general election.
[Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Veto
The governor shall have no power to veto any action of the legislature proposing, ratifying or calling a constitutional convention.
[Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Conflicting Revisions or Amendments
If conflicting revisions or amendments to this constitution shall be ratified at the same election, the revision or amendment receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
[Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]