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§ 3. Compensation of members of legislature. The members of the legislature shall receive such compensation as may be provided by law or such compensation as is determined according to law.

History: Adopted by convention, July 29, 1859; ratified by electors, October 4, 1859; L. 1861, p. 51; L. 1947, ch. 250, § 1; L. 1961, ch. 196, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 458, § 1; November 5, 1974.

Cross References to Related Sections:

Compensation and expenses of legislators, see 46-137a et seq., 75-3212, 75-3223.

CASE ANNOTATIONS

1. Compensation of legislators cannot be increased during term. State, ex rel., v. Turner, 117 Kan. 755, 233 P. 510.

2. Kansas turnpike authority act (K.S.A. 68-2001 through 68-2020) does not contravene section. State, ex rel., v. Kansas Turnpike Authority, 176 Kan. 683, 692, 693, 273 P.2d 198.

3. Mentioned; Legislature at budget session has no power to appoint interim investigating committee. State, ex rel., v. Anderson, 180 Kan. 120, 122, 126, 127, 299 P.2d 1078.

4. Legislators members of state finance council; act so providing valid. State, ex rel., v. Fadely, 180 Kan. 652, 667, 678, 686, 308 P.2d 537.