Art. XVI, § 13
Release of liens for aid to the aged
Power
Taxes, Money & Commerce
Art. XVI · Public Finance
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the Legislature shall have power to release, rescind, cancel, or otherwise nullify in whole or in part any encumbrance on property, personal obligation, or other form of security heretofore or hereafter exacted or imposed by the Legislature to secure the repayment to, or reimbursement of, the State, and the counties or other agencies of the state government, of aid lawfully granted to and received by aged persons.
History: Sec. 13 amended Nov. 6, 1962, by Prop. 16. Res.Ch. 255, 1961.
Simplified explanation
The Legislature may release, cancel or nullify, in whole or in part, any lien, obligation or other security it imposed to secure repayment to the State or counties of aid lawfully granted to aged persons.