1883 public laws – Ch.291 Sec.1

That/chapter two hundred and seventy-four, laws of one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six and seventy seven, be amended as follows: by striking out of section one of said act the words the state geologist and all after the words agricultural college of the state, and then adding at the end thereof the words, and one member elected by the general assembly from each congressional district, who for the three preceding years has been a citizen of the state, the members from the first, fourth and eighth districts for a term of two years and their successors for terms of six years; the members from the second, fifth and seventh districts for a term of four years and their successors for terms of six years; and the members from the third, sixth and ninth districts for terms of six years, who shall be so chosen as to secure as nearly as may be a representation of all the leading industries of the state. All vacancies that may occur in the board shall be supplied by the board till the next regular session of the general assembly. Five members of the board shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.