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The CAPC Law

This takes you to the Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission (CAPC), also known as Article 4A.

The Commission consists of three members who shall serve ex officio as follows:

  • The Secretary of State
  • The Attorney General
  • The Legislative Services Officer.

What does the CAPC do?

At least 75 days before an election in which a proposed amendment to the Constitution, or a revised or new Constitution, is to be voted on, the Commission shall prepare an explanation of the amendment, revision, or new Constitution in simple and commonly used language.

The Commission prepares the summary to be printed by the Secretary of State, in a quantity determined by the Secretary of State. A copy shall be sent along with a news release to each county board of elections, and a copy shall be available to any registered voter or representative of the print or broadcast media making request to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may make copies available in such additional manner as the Secretary may determine.

You can contact the Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission at: [email protected].

CAPC Archives

This takes you to the Constitutional Matters page, which is described in detail on page 38 (Constitutional Matters) of this manual.

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Figure 23. Constitutional Matters page
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