Provisions
XII.1 of 1963 • Defense; militia
APPROVED
The Text
The defense and protection of the state and of the United States is an obligation of all persons within the state. The legislature shall provide for the discharge of this obligation and for the maintenance and regulation of an organized militia.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1963
• In Article XII: Defense
• Has 41 words
• Was proposed by the Legislature
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 3 of 1962
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1939-XII.1
◦ 1939-XII.2
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