Provisions
VI.8 proposed for 1916 • Exception for military and navy.
REJECTED
The Text
This article shall not apply to the military or naval affairs or forces nor to property from time to time devoted to military or naval purposes.
A Few Facts
• Has 26 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 4 of 1915
If New Yorkers voted to approve this provision, it would have:
• Joined the Constitution in 1916
• Been in Article VI: State Departments
• Been a new addition
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