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Public Purpose Doctrine. State constitutional basis “The power of taxation shall be used in a just and equitable manner, for public purposes only…”
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Public Purpose Doctrine • State constitutional basis • “The power of taxation shall be used in a just and equitable manner, for public purposes only…” • “The General Assembly shall have no power to give or lend the credit of the State in aid of any person... except a corporation in which the State has a controlling interest... Unless the subject is submitted to a direct vote of the people…” • Other provisions with “public” emphasis • No “taking” of private property except for “public use” upon payment of just compensation • No “exclusive emoluments” or “special privileges”
Public Purpose: approaches • Wilson (CT): • Structure of program • Fund: to support inventors, activities • Special gov’t corporation • Financial aid not otherwise available • Review requirements • Bond commission • Legislature explained