Section 3. Governor commander-in-chief

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Governor is Commander in Chief

The Governor shall be Commander in Chief of the military forces of the State and may call out those forces to execute the law, suppress riots and insurrections, and repel invasion.

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1868 — Article III. Section 8

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1868 — Article XII. Section 3

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Governor commander-in-chief

The Governor shall be Commander in Chief, and have power to call out the Militia to execute the law suppress riots or insurrections and to repel invasion.

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