Election ballot format for judicial retention elections. Missouri constitution 2019 missouri secretary of state. 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. The colorado constitution includes a preamble and 29 articles. Amendments during the past halfcentury, colorado voters approved numerous amendments to the colorado constitution. Pdf of full appendix e scribd version of full appendix e section 20. Section 1 of article v defines a third way of amending the state s constitution through the initiated constitutional amendment process. The first ten amendments were adopted and ratified. Amendment 64, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana in. Colorado judicial branch supreme court ballot initiative. Numbers three through twelve were adopted by the states to become the bill of rights in 1791. Initiative petitions for state legislation and amendments to the constitution, in such form as may be prescribed pursuant to law, shall be addressed to and filed with the secretary of state at least three months before the general election at which they are to be voted.
Security of person and property searches seizures warrants. We, the people of colorado, with profound reverence for the supreme ruler of the universe, in order to form a more independent and perfect government. The gallagher amendment was adopted in1982 when colorado voters approved the measure. The colorado constitution contains the rules for how our state government operates. State income tax laws by reference to united states tax laws. People may alter or abolish form of government proviso. Colorado the bill of rights independence institute. 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. Initiative petitions for state legislation and amendments to the constitution, in such form as may be prescribed pursuant to law, shall be addressed to and filed with the secretary of state at least three months before the general election at which they are to be voted upon. The passage of the gallagher amendment by the voters of colorado in 1982 was the culmination of a. List of amendments to the united states constitution. The constitution of the state of colorado has been amended 152 times from 1876 through 2007.
Amendment 2 was passed by a fiftythree percent vote. Some of the state restrictions are very comprehensive. The constitution is here published as it is in effect following the approval of amendments and revisions on november 6, 2018. Constitution of the state of colorado article xviii.
There is a text and pdf version of this government document. The colorado legislative council, an organ of the colorado general assembly, maintains a comprehensive list at its website. The several counties of the territory of colorado as they now exist, are hereby declared to be counties of the state. Five facts about amendments to the colorado constitution truth in governance for more information visit most amendments come from state legislators not citizen initiatives the colorado constitution has been amended 155 times, but only 42 of those or less than a.
By the important power to initiate constitutional amendments, the voters of colorado have been able to successfully rein in government. 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. Amendment x proposes removing the definition of industrial hemp from the colorado constitution and using the definition provided in federal law or state statute instead. The following is a list of statewide initiatives and referenda modifying state law and proposing state constitutional amendments in colorado, sorted by election. We, the people of colorado, with profound reverence for the supreme ruler of the universe, in. The text of the original signed copy of the constitution filed in the office of the secretary of state is retained unless it has been repealed or superseded by amendment or revision. Constitution of the state of colorado, as currently amended. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the u. The number of representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand, but each state shall have at least one. The colorado constitution was amended in 1910 to add the initiative process, which lets citizens sponsor proposed new state laws or proposed amendments to the state constitution, and submit them to a vote of the public. Colorados constitution has strengths, quirks, too the. Article xxviii campaign and political finance amendment 27. All provisions are selfexecuting and severable and supersede conflicting state constitutional, state statutory. 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.
Summary and analysis3 4 requirements for serving in the state legislature. 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. Title 1 article 40 pdf format united states and colorado constitutions pdf. Justia us law colorado law colorado constitution article 14 article 14. The colorado constitution appears at the history colorado center. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the state of colorado or any of its political subdivisions on account of sex. Article xxviii campaign and political finance amendment 27 article xxix ethics. The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the congress of the united states, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2015, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in thisact referred to as the constitution. Amendment v proposes amending the colorado constitution to.
Officers term of office 1 the executive department shall include the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, and attorney general, each of whom shall hold his office for the term of four years, commencing on the second tuesday of january in the year 1967, and each fourth year thereafter. The amendment is named for state senator dennis gallagher, who was one of the primary sponsors of the measure. The constitution includes a preamble and 29 sections. Thirtythree amendments to the united states constitution have been proposed by the united states congress and sent to the states for ratification since the constitution was put into operation on march 4, 1789. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. Any person who is a victim of a criminal act or such persons. Colorado voters have approved an amendment to their state s constitution that completely abolishes slavery by stripping away language that still exists in the u. Constitution of the state of california 1849 we, the people of california, grateful to almighty god for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings, do establish this constitution. Then, for the next eightyseven days, delegates met in denvers odd fellows hall, and debated many topics including. Twentyseven of these, having been ratified by the requisite number of states 38, since 1959, are part of the constitution. Article xviii miscellaneous section 2 lotteries prohibited exceptions.
Copies of the missouri constitution are available in limited quantities, without charge, by writing to. In 1992, colorado voters approved by initiative an amendment to the colorado state constitution amendment 2 that would have prevented any city, town, or county in the state from taking any legislative, executive, or judicial action to recognize homosexuals or bisexuals as a protected class. The state constitution requires 5 that a representative or senator in the state legislature be at least 25 years old, be a. The original colorado constitution on display at the history colorado center, 1200 broadway. Personal use and regulation of marijuana, colorado constitution 1 purpose and findings. No aid to corporations no joint ownership by state, county, city, town, or school district.
The book of constitutions grand lodge of colorado page 1 constitution preamble we, the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, in order to form a more perfect fraternal union, and to provide for and promote the general welfare of the masonic craft, do ordain and establish this constitution. Under provisions in the state constitution, passage of a constitutional. The current, and only, colorado state constitution was drafted on march 14, 1876. Amendments on september 25, 1789, congress transmitted to the state legislatures twelve proposed united states amendments of which the first two dealt with congressional representation and congressional pay. But tabor is probably the most famous provision of its kind. In november of 2000, voters of the state of colorado passed amendment 20 to the state s constitution, codified in article xviii, section 14. Colorado constitution article xxviii amendment 27 campaign and political finance section 1. The original colorado constitution was written in 1876. Constitution of the state of colorado article i boundaries. The constitutional convention for the colorado territory convened december 20, 1875.
The colorado constitution is the basic governing document of the state of colorado. Pledging credit of state, county, city, town or school district forbidden. The colorado constitution was drafted in march of 1876. The current constitution of colorado is the only constitution the state has ever had. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the. A main premise of the constitution is that the people of colorado give the government its power. Article 20 colorado constitution colorado law us law. The colorado bill of rights and colorado criminal process.
Article xxvii of the colorado constitution great outdoors colorado. 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. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado. Colorado constitution article xxix ethics in government section 1. The belief was strong that a well regulated militia such as the national guard, in modern times was. Amendment 2 to article ii of the colorado constitution provides. It has changed, or been amended, over 20 times since then.
Article i compact with the united states all provisions of the enabling act of congress approved february 22,1889,25 stat. Article xviii, section 2 of the colorado constitution, whether by the colorado. See also the related united states of america history web. The enumeration in this constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny, impair or disparage others retained by the people. Under section 21of article v of the colorado constitution, your bill must have a single subject that is clearly expressed in the bill title. The colorado constitution, according to article xix, can be changed via these routes. The constitution of the state of colorado placed on the worldwide web as a project of the independence institute. A userfriendly guide to the 2018 colorado amendments.
Article x revenue section 20 the taxpayers bill of rights. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the house of representatives. Personal use and regulation of marijuana 17 1 purpose and findings. Note that some titles identified by these subject headings are available online. Crime victims are such an important part of the criminal justice system process that colorado voters amended the state constitution to include victim rights in 1992. For example, the constitution of the united states of america as amended with unratified amendments and an analytical index june 20, 2003. Placed on the worldwide web as a project of the independence institute. Huffington post, colorado constitution additional reading. It has two sections which, together, define two ways in which the colorado constitution can be amended. This section takes effect december 31, 1992 or as stated. It was ratified on july 1, 1876 and became effective on august 1, 1876 when colorado attained statehood. Colorado constitution and the fifth, sixth, and fourteenth amendments of the united states constitution. Every bill which shall have passed the house of representatives and the senate, shall, before it.
As of 1995, initiatives have been limited to single subjects. House of representatives qualifications of electors. Consult with the bill drafter about title questions. Colorado constitution article xxix ethics in government. Arizona state constitution the arizona revised statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 52nd legislature, 2nd regular session. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana ballot title. Summary and analysis requirements for serving in the state legislature.
Arizona state constitution arizona state legislature. Article xix of the colorado constitution is entitled amendments. Article v legislative department section 1 general assembly initiative and referendum. The people of the state of colorado hereby find and declare that large campaign contributions to political candidates create the potential for corruption. In part a, for convenience of the reader, the latest constitu tional amendments have been integrated with the currently effective original sections of the constitution with the result that the consti. In the constitution of the state of colorado, add article xxx as follows. It should surprise no one that tabor has generated by far the most decisions. Colorados amendment 2 and homosexuals right to equal. A constitution of the state of washington b constitutional amendments in order of adoption c index to state constitution. Each house shall have all powers necessary for a chamber of the legislative branch, of a free, and independent state. Amendment 20 to colorados state constitution americans for.