Territory, a state government, with the name of the state of colorado. The reality is different, no doubt, especially in colorado where the state constitution travels faster than a tractor trailer heading downhill on i70. The assessors reference library arl is a series of three manuals and a statutory index that addresses colorado property assessment. 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. The colorado bill of rights and colorado criminal process. United states today, every state has a constitution. 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. Of course, all state constitutions are inferior in a legal sense to the united states constitution, and when reading state constitutions, this must be kept in mind a state constitution, for example, cannot validly authorize a state religion. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado. Since that day, this one of a kind state constitution has been the governing document for our centennial state.
Constitution of the state of wyoming preamble we, the people of the state of wyoming, grateful to god for our civil, political and religious liberties, and desiring to secure them to ourselves and perpetuate them to our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution. Arizona constitution article i preamble we the people of the state of. Colorado oil and gas conservation commission website. Its preferred interpretation shall reasonably restrain most the growth of government. A few interesting things about the original colorado constitution. Our state constitution so states, and i so stand as one who took an oath of office to defend and uphold the constitution of the united states of america, and thus, the colorado state constitution. Two hundred and fifteen years later, on december 8, 2004, president. Here you will find a collection of state laws passed by the colorado legislature and organized by subject area into titles, chapters and sections. Placed on the worldwide web as a project of the independence institute. This section takes effect december 31, 1992 or as stated. The colorado constitution includes a preamble and 29 articles. Later, it was put into effect, or ratified, by representatives of the people of the first states. 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.
Colorado voter registration form fill out all fields marked with an asterisk. Constitution of the state of colorado article i boundaries. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana 1 ballot title. To better support standards users, the office of standards and instructional support has arranged the colorado academic standards to fit individual users and their specific goals. 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 law states that home school programs must include, but are not limited to, the subjects of communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking, mathematics, history, civics, literature, science, and regular courses of instruction in the constitution of the united states. The foremost source of state law is the constitution of colorado, which like other state constitutions derives its power and legitimacy from the sovereignty of the people. State of colorado, its agencies or political subdivisions to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency or facility for the performance of any induced abortion. Click on the image in the upper lefthand corner of this page to view the original colorado state constitution. It has changed, or been amended, over 20 times since then. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Citation guides libguides at westfield state university. Graph represents all contributions and loans that were included on reports filed in the current year. Additional background information can be found within our communication resources. 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. Judicial retention ballot format submitting to the registered electors of the state of colorado an amendment to the colorado constitution concerning a change in the format of the election ballot for judicial retention elections. Colorado voter registration form city and county of denver. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled. 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.
Greenwich to form the state s nearly rectangular shape. Valuable to scholars and students of local and legal history, and to practicing attorneys seeking to understand the groundwork of the colorado state constitution, this reference book provides a wealth of historical and legal information critical to apprehending the past and present of a state that often is at the center of national political. Preface to the fifth edition this publication first appeared as a booklet in 1982. Colorado secretary of state 1700 broadway, suite 200, denver co 80290 3038942200. The bill of rights and voting rightsarticles ii and vii 14 1. Diverting unappropriated water priority preferred uses. Colorado revised statutes and constitution welcome to findlaws hosted version of the colorado revised statutes. Shall there be an amendment to the colorado constitution 2 concerning marijuana, and, in connection therewith, providing for the regulation 3 of marijuana. Clause of colorado constitution taxpayer standing individual. Assessors reference library manuals colorado department of. Should you need additional assistance or forms that are not provided on this site, you may wish to consult an attorney. The history of colorado constitution of the state of colorado.
People may alter or abolish form of government proviso. Security of person and property searches seizures warrants. Judicial retention ballot format colorado general assembly. In contrast, the colorado supreme court follows the alwd and the bluebook convention of prohibiting the use of citation format to refer to statutes in text. Does the provision of section 7 of article v of the state constitution. Constitution is a special case because it a common document that can be found a.
A reference guide reference guides to the state constitutions of the united states book 35 kindle edition by dale a. State standards are the basis of the annual state assessment. It was ratified on july 1, 1876 and became effective on august 1, 1876 when colorado attained statehood. The enumeration in this constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny, impair or disparage others retained by the people. To better support standards users, the office of standards and instructional support has arranged the colorado academic standards to. Colorado state universitys library archive collects materials related to this historic event. Colorado revised statutes 2016 constitution of the state. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana ballot title. For the purposes of this plan, when the state is referenced, it refers to the state of colorado. Conducting colorado legislative history research pdf. The ohio state constitution download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The colorado constitution in turn is subordinate only to the constitution of the united states, which is the supreme law of the land.
Article xviii miscellaneous section 2 lotteries prohibited exceptions. 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. It was signed on september 17, 1787 by the constitutional convention in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Each state in the united states has its own constitution. The current constitution of colorado is the only constitution the state has ever had. Citations are always a bit complicated, since they change depending on what source youre getting your information from. The government of colorado is the governmental structure as established by the constitution of the state of colorado.
Since passage of amendment 64 to the colorado state constitution in 2012, the state has been in the forefront of regulating the use of marijuana, both for medical and for recreational purposes. Article i bill of rights that the general, great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare. Any state of the united states, the district of columbia, the commonwealth of puerto rico, the virgin islands, guam, american samoa, the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands, and any possession of the united states. The colorado constitution contains the rules for how our state government operates. This is a free nation, and a free, sovereign state, and a sovereign people, where these people rule, not the state. President grant made the declaration on august 1, 1876. Texas is a free and independent state, subject only to the constitution of the united states, and. An act to enable the people of colorado to form a constitution and. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Each link takes you to one article of the constitution. The original colorado constitution was written in 1876. The people of connecticut acknowledging with gratitude, the good providence of god, in having permitted them to enjoy a free government.
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 colorado constitution is the basic governing document of the state of colorado. The united states constitution is the highest law of the united states of america. 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. Article x revenue section 20 the taxpayers bill of rights. 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. Initiative petitions for state legislation and amendments to the constitution, in such form as may be. The constitution of the state of florida as revised in 1968 consisted of certain revised articles as proposed by three jointresolutions which were adopted during thespecial session of june 24july 3, 1968, and ratified by the electorate on november 5, 1968, together with one article carried forward from the constitution of 1885, as amended. Colorados constitution has strengths, quirks, too the. The water of every natural stream, not heretofore appropriated, within the state of colorado, is hereby declared to be the property of the public, and the same is dedicated to the use of the people of the state, subject to appropriation as hereinafter provided. Constitution colorado state universitypueblo associated students government preamble we, the students of colorado state universitypueblo csupueblo, hold true that active and judicious participation in all aspects of our education is, beneficial and necessary, and do hereby establish a student government that will represent and. Constitution of the state of colorado colorado secretary of state.
I wrote it under contract with the alaska legislature to provide the public with an overview of the state constitution prior to the general election that year at. 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. This proposed territorial constitution is a modified version of the rejected state constitution that. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the. Beginning at a point on the colorado river twenty english miles below the junction of the gila and colorado rivers, as fixed by the gadsden treaty between the united states and mexico. Article 16 colorado constitution colorado law us law.
Article v legislative department section 1 general assembly initiative and referendum. The current, and only, colorado state constitution was drafted on march 14, 1876. Constitution of the state of colorado preamble article i boundaries article ii bill of rights sec. Constitution of the united states 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. The links to the colorado constitution are contained in the table of contents for the constitution, which is part of this page. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the u. We, the people of colorado, with profound reverence for the supreme ruler of the universe, in.
Click download or read online button to get the ohio state constitution book now. A main premise of the constitution is that the people of colorado give the government its power. Designation of boundaries the boundaries of the state of arizona shall be as follows, namely. Colorado rivers, as fixed by the gadsden treaty between the united states.
Colorado constitution the constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado. Colorado constitution article v initiative and referendum. It guaranteed a free education to citizens ages 621 and empowered the state to compel kids to go to. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. Any person who is a victim of a criminal act or such persons. Constitution colorado state universitypueblo associated. Colorado revised statutes 2017 constitution of the. 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.
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