Cal. Const., art. V, § 1 · Article V. EXECUTIVE

Cal. Const., art. V, § 1

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The supreme executive power of this State is vested in the Governor. The Governor shall see that the law is faithfully executed.

Notes and commentary — not constitutional text

History

Sec. 1 amended Nov. 5, 1974, by Prop. 11. Res.Ch. 96, 1974.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CONS&sectionNum=SEC.%201.&article=V
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