They shall perform such duties as are prescribed by this constitution or by law. Amendments during the past halfcentury, colorado voters approved numerous amendments to the colorado constitution. It was drafted in march of 1876 and ratified by the state s voters on july 1, 1876, taking effect a month later on august 1, 1876, when colorado became a state. The powers of home rule cities in colorado colorado law. Kentuckys current constitution, its fourth, was painstakingly written between the summer of 1890 and the spring of 1891, in the old state capitol. The president shall enforce the constitution and the policy manual according to the powers vested in this constitution and subsequent policy manual. State of colorado, department of personnel and administration, state archives. Montgomery director, division of research project staff. The current, and only, colorado state constitution was drafted march 14, 1876, approved by colorado voters july 1, 1876, and took effect upon the statehood of colorado on august 1, 1876.
It is twice as long as the states previous constitution, written in 1850, and four times as long as the original 1792 constitution, which was composed in a mere 18 days. The 1838 constitution is one of many historical documents that may be found at the florida state archives. The convention met at carson city on july 4, 1864, and adjourned on july 28 of the same year. The word lodge or lodges, unless otherwise specifically defined, shall be construed to mean a lodge. Coloradans elected delegates to a constitutional convention, which produced a proposed state constitution. Colorado constitution the constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado. Your use of this heinonline pdf indicates your acceptance. Yet this constitution governs politicians, not citizens. In the constitution of the state of colorado, add article xxx as follows. Article xviii miscellaneous section 2 lotteries prohibited exceptions.
Those opposing statehood were concerned about tax increases due to with. Whereas, the act of congress approved march twenty first a. That in case the constitution and state government shall be formed for the people of said territory of colorado, in compliance with the provisions of this act, said. Colorados constitution has strengths, quirks, too the. Colorado revised statutes 2016 constitution of the state. The constitution includes a preamble and 29 sections. The municipal corporation known as the city of denver and all municipal corporations and that part of the quasimunicipal corporation known as the county of arapahoe, in the state of colorado, included within the exterior boundaries of the said city of denver as the same shall be bounded when this amendment takes effect, are. No ex post facto law, nor law impairing the obligation of contracts, or retrospective in its operation, or making any irrevocable grant of special privileges, franchises or immunities, shall be passed by the general assembly. Compiled by the legislative council of delaware william s. Faculty senate constitution university of colorado. Personal use and regulation of marijuana 17 1 purpose and findings. The president shall from time to time deliver a state of the students message.
The enumeration in this constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny, impair or disparage others retained by the people. Pledging credit of state, county, city, town or school district forbidden. Gale norton served as attorney general of the state of colorado from 1991 to 1999. On december 8, 2004, public law 108447 was signed into law, requiring schools receiving federal funds to inform and instruct all students on the importance of the signing of the united states constitution on september 17, 1787. Colorado constitution article xxix ethics in government section 1. United states and colorado constitutions pdf colorado secretary. The colorado state constitution provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the states governing charter. No aid to corporations no joint ownership by state, county, city, town, or school district. Constitution day is recognized every year on september 17th. This constitution and the laws enacted thereunder shall be designated as the book of constitutions of the most worshipful grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, hereinafter referred to as the book of constitutions. Alaska attained statehood on january 3, 1959 and the constitution became effective on the same day.
For protecting them, by a mock trial, from punishment for any murders which they should commit on the inhabitants of these states. It was ratified on july 1, 1876 and became effective on august 1, 1876 when colorado attained statehood. State income tax laws by reference to united states tax laws. Lieutenant governor joe garcia has made to education in colorado pdf. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the. Neither an income tax rate increase nor a new state definition of taxable income shall apply before the next tax year. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana 1 ballot title. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado. The colorado constitution was drafted in march of 1876.
Participation occurs through faculty organizations at the university level articles iiiii. The constitution of the state of alaska was ratified in 1956. The current constitution of colorado is the only constitution the state has ever had. Resolution in support of the colorado state land board. Any income tax law change after july 1, 1992 shall also require all taxable net income to be taxed at one rate.
The constitution consists of a preamble and 15 articles. Not surprisingly, then, the colorado supreme court has been called on to mediate the frequent and ongoing feuds between that states citizens. United states constitution, which prohibits government. The constitution of colorado provides and derives its authority from the sovereignty of the people and is the foremost source of state law. The constitution of the state of colorado placed on the worldwide web as a project of the independence institute this page contains links to the enabling act of colorado, which created the state of colorado, and to the constitution of the state of colorado. It required at least 2 percent of the registered voters in each of colorados 35 senate districts to sign a petition to amend the state constitution for that amendment to make the ballot. Colorado voters on the verge of keeping slavery exception. As you will see, reading the colorado constitution will not only help you better understand our legal system, it will provide a valuable insight into the character of our state.
The constitution of the state of colorado us constitution. Article x revenue section 20 the taxpayers bill of rights. Colorado voters on the verge of keeping slavery exception in. Created in the roiling years of the civil war, reconstruction, and industrial expansion, colorados state constitution is indelibly marked by an overt suspicion toward elected and appointed officials with good reason given their often dubious behavior.
Gray building in tallahassee, the archives is mandated by law to collect and preserve documentation of floridas past. California constitution section 8 commission on judicial performance a the commission on judicial performance consists of one judge of a court of appeal, and two judges of superior courts, each appointed by the supreme court. Colorado constitution article xxix ethics in government. It begins with an overview of colorados constitutional history, and then provides an indepth, sectionbysection analysis of the entire constitution, detailing important changes that have been made since its drafting. Colorado constitutions no aid to sectarian institutions clause. Eighteen hundred and sixty four to enable the people of the territory of nevada to form a constitution and state government and for the admission of such state into the union on an equal footing with the original states. Constitution colorado state universitypueblo associated. Five facts about amending colorados constitution colorado lawmakers are considering major changes to the states citizen initiative process in the form of senate concurrent resolution 1 scr. The colorado constitution is the basic governing document of the state of colorado.
State laws in colorado impact many provisions in the ordinance codes of. Shall there be an amendment to the colorado constitution 2 concerning marijuana, and, in connection therewith, providing for the regulation 3 of marijuana. Article 20 colorado constitution colorado law us law. Whether youre studying the state government or you just want to read the document upon which all of colorados laws rest, this is the guide for you. Nov 19, 2016 the colorado judicial center in denver. In the september 1864 election, the constitution failed by a wide margin, 1,520 for to 4,672 against. It guaranteed a free education to citizens ages 621 and empowered the state to compel kids to go to school for three years. However, the united states supreme court held in new mexico v.
The colorado state constitution provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state s governing charter. The indiana constitution, not incidentally, mandates federalism states rights. State of delaware constitution as adopted in convention, june 4th, 1897, with amendments made subsequently thereto through august 1995. Feindt legislative attorney rochelle yerkes secretary present constitution. Colorado revised statutes 2017 constitution of the. The students of colorado state university, in accordance with the statutes of the state of colorado, in order to establish and maintain a representative and orderly system of selfgovernment, to assure legal, social and economic justice do ordain and establish this constitution of the associated students of colorado state university. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana ballot title. The apc will function under this constitution as approved by the csupueblo president and the board of governors of the colorado state university system and shall continue to do so until such time as the apc dissolves itself or its constitution is revoked by the board of.
Upon request of the supreme court, the number of justices may be increased to no more than nine members whenever twothirds of the members of each house of the general. California constitution, article i, 8 1879 the state shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. So this is, even more than the federal constitution, the contract that delineates your rights and rules for living as a citizen of indiana and the united states of america. Whether youre studying the state government or you just want to read the document upon which all of colorado s laws rest, this is the guide for you. For quartering large bodies of armed troops amongst us. It should surprise no one that tabor has generated by far the most decisions. No new state real property tax or local district income tax shall be imposed. Part of the constitutional law commons, courts commons, jurisdiction commons, litigation. Constitution of the united states no person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the united states, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen. Be the chief executive of the asg and shall be responsible for fulfilling the duties outlined in the bylaws. The colorado constitution includes a preamble and 29 articles. On the 1st wednesday of september 1864, the constitution was approved by the vote of the people of the territory of.
Eighteen hundred and sixty four to enable the people of the territory of nevada to form a constitution and state government and for the admission of such state into the union on an equal footing with the original states, requires that the members of the convention for framing said. The text contained in this book is taken from office of legislative legal services, as published on the official colorado state website as of november, 20. A few interesting things about the original colorado constitution. Article v legislative department section 1 general assembly initiative and referendum. This constitution provides a system for participation of faculty in the governance of the university as specified in the laws of the regents of the university of colorado, which enumerate the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the faculty, including preservation of academic freedom.
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