§ 1.1.12 EFFORTS TO MODIFY CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS.

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§ 1.1.12 Efforts to Modify Constitutional Protections. The legislature, heavily influenced by employers and insurance companies,253 has made a number of attempts to amend the constitution's provisions protecting damages. In 1986, 1990, and 1994, aborted attempts were made to amend article XVIII, section 6 and article II, section 31 to allow the legislature to limit damages and causes of action for damages. See also Article 1.9 of this Handbook regarding attempts to overturn judicial expansion of employee rights.

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