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Florida State Militia Officers Amendment (1914)
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| Topic State National Guard and militia |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Florida State Militia Officers Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Florida on November 3, 1914. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported establishing procedures and protocols for officers of the state militia. |
A “no” vote opposed establishing procedures and protocols for officers of the state militia. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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10,356 | 68.34% | ||
| No | 4,798 | 31.66% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Militia Officers Amendment was as follows:
| “ | For constitutional amendment to section 16, article 4, relating to appointment of commissioned officers of the state militia. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Constitutional changes
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Section 16. The Governor shall appoint all commissioned officers of the State Militia, including an adjutant general for the State, with rank of brigadier general, who shall be chief of staff. The duties and compensation of all officers so appointed shall be as fixed by law. The terms of office of all commissioned officers of the organized militia shall be continuous during the pleasure of the Governor; subject to such laws as may be enacted by the Legislature providing for their retirement for age or other causes. |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Florida Constitution
A 60% vote was required during one legislative session for the Florida State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounted to a minimum of 51 votes in the Florida House of Representatives and 18 votes in the Florida State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments did not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot. Amendments on the ballot required a simple majority vote in this year.
See also
External links
- Florida Constitution Revision Commission, "Florida's Constitutions: The Documentary History"
- Miami Daily Metropolis, "COUNTY BALLOT BEEN PREPARED THOUGH MAY BE FOUND ILLEGAL," October 24, 1914
Footnotes
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State of Florida Tallahassee (capital) |
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