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    SECTION 23

    When yeas and nays necessary; three-fifths to constitute quorum

    Constitution (CNS) CHAPTER , ARTICLE III

    § 23. On the final passage, in either house of the legislature, of any
    act which imposes, continues or revives a tax, or creates a debt or
    charge, or makes, continues or revives any appropriation of public or
    trust money or property, or releases, discharges or commutes any claim
    or demand of the state, the question shall be taken by yeas and nays,
    which shall be duly entered upon the journals, and three-fifths of all
    the members elected to either house shall, in all such cases, be
    necessary to constitute a quorum therein.