Section 4. Governor Commander-in-Chief

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Governor Commander-in-Chief

The Governor shall be Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State, except when they shall be called into the service of the United States. The Governor shall have power to call out the militia to execute the laws, to suppress insurrection, or to repel invasion.

Summary: Executive article revision

Election Date: November 4, 1980

Votes For Ratification: 295729

Votes Against Ratification: 232368

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

Notes: This Revision affected the entire article, repealed some sections, and renumbered some remaining sections.

Amendment Source: 1979 SJR 7

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1980Gen.pdf

Governor Commander-in-Chief

The Governor shall be commander-in-chief of the military forces of the State, except when they shall be called into the service of the United States. He shall have power to call out the militia to execute the laws, to suppress insurrection, or to repel invasion.

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