Article XI.

Section 5. Manner of election of military officers prescribed by legislature

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Appointment of other officers

All other commissioned and non-commissioned officers shall be appointed as provided by law.

Summary:

Election Date: November 8, 1938

Votes For Ratification: 1521036

Votes Against Ratification: 1301797

Percent for Ratification: 54%

Percent Against Ratification: 46%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1938 Const Conven Amendment No 1

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Manner of election of military officers prescribed by legislature

All other commissioned and noncommissioned officers shall be chosen or appointed in such manner as the Legislature may deem most conducive to the improvement of the militia, provided however that no law shall be passed changing the existing mode of election and appointment unless two-thirds of the members present in each house shall concur therein.

Summary: Consolidating and clarifying provisions relating to legislature's authority over manner of election of military officers

Election Date: November 6, 1894

Votes For Ratification: 410097

Votes Against Ratification: 327402

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

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Amendment Source: 1894 CR 2

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