Plebiscite for Proposed Amendments to the Constitution
Batas Pambansa Blg. 54, enacted on December 22, 1979, mandates a plebiscite to be held on January 30, 1980, concurrently with local elections. The plebiscite is intended to present proposed amendments to the Philippine Constitution to the electorate for approval. Funding for the plebiscite will be sourced from the Commission on Elections' budget, with any shortfall covered by special government appropriations. This law took effect upon its approval and was later published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 54
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Mga Batas Pambansa
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 22, 1979
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 54
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A PLEBISCITE ON JANUARY 30, 1980, AT WHICH PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FILIPINO ELECTORATE
SECTION 1. A plebiscite shall be held on January 30, 1980, simultaneously with the election for local officials, at which proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines shall be submitted to the electorate for their consideration.
SECTION 2. The expenses for such plebiscite shall be charged to the appropriations of the Commission on Elections authorized for the purpose and any deficiency thereof shall be covered by appropriations authorized for special priority activities of government as embodied in the Special Activities Fund or its equivalent.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: December 22, 1979 asia dc
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 80 No. 12 Page 1738 on March 19, 1984.
Cite This Law
Plebiscite for Proposed Amendments to the Constitution, Batas Pambansa Blg. 54, Dec 22, 1979 (Philippines)
Plebiscite for Proposed Amendments to the Constitution, Batas Pambansa Blg. 54 (Phil. 1979)
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