Section 1. State militia

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State militia

The Legislative Assembly shall provide by law for the organization, maintenance and discipline of a state militia for the defense and protection of the State.

Summary: Eliminates election of militia offices; instead providing for the governor and adjutant general to appoint them

Election Date: November 6, 1962

Votes For Ratification: 312680

Votes Against Ratification: 234440

Percent for Ratification: 57%

Percent Against Ratification: 43%

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Amendment Source: OR 1962 VIP 1

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State militia

The Militia of the State shall consist of all able-bodied male citizens between the ages of eighteen and forty five years, except such persons as now are, or hereafter may be exempted by the laws of the United States, or of this State.

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