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. They shall perform such duties as are prescribed by this constitution or by law. 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. 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. For protecting them, by a mock trial, from punishment for any murders which they should commit on the inhabitants of these states. Be the chief executive of the asg and shall be responsible for fulfilling the duties outlined in the bylaws. Whereas, the act of congress approved march twenty first a. A few interesting things about the original colorado constitution. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the. Amendments during the past halfcentury, colorado voters approved numerous amendments to the colorado constitution.
Resolution in support of the colorado state land board. The constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado. 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. The constitution consists of a preamble and 15 articles. The president shall from time to time deliver a state of the students message. Nov 19, 2016 the colorado judicial center in denver. The 1838 constitution is one of many historical documents that may be found at the florida state archives. 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. On the 1st wednesday of september 1864, the constitution was approved by the vote of the people of the territory of. Article x revenue section 20 the taxpayers bill of rights. 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.
The powers of home rule cities in colorado colorado law. 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. Constitution of the state of colorado article i boundaries. Part of the constitutional law commons, courts commons, jurisdiction commons, litigation. The enumeration in this constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny, impair or disparage others retained by the people. 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, requires that the members of the convention for framing said. Montgomery director, division of research project staff. Article v legislative department section 1 general assembly initiative and referendum. No aid to corporations no joint ownership by state, county, city, town, or school district. 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. 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. Pledging credit of state, county, city, town or school district forbidden. Colorado revised statutes 2017 constitution of the. 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. Not surprisingly, then, the colorado supreme court has been called on to mediate the frequent and ongoing feuds between that states citizens. Article 20 colorado constitution colorado law us law. Neither an income tax rate increase nor a new state definition of taxable income shall apply before the next tax year. However, the united states supreme court held in new mexico v. 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.
Colorado constitution article xxix ethics in government. 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 state constitution provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state s governing charter. Yet this constitution governs politicians, not citizens. Your use of this heinonline pdf indicates your acceptance. 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. It was ratified on july 1, 1876 and became effective on august 1, 1876 when colorado attained statehood. 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. Colorado revised statutes 2017 constitution of the state of. For quartering large bodies of armed troops amongst us. United states constitution, which prohibits government. 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. Article xviii of the constitution of the state of colorado is amended by the.
The current constitution of colorado is the only constitution the state has ever had. The constitution includes a preamble and 29 sections. It guaranteed a free education to citizens ages 621 and empowered the state to compel kids to go to school for three years. 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 colorado state constitution provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the states governing charter. Alaska attained statehood on january 3, 1959 and the constitution became effective on the same day. The constitution of the state of alaska was ratified in 1956. Personal use and regulation of marijuana 17 1 purpose and findings. 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. 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. State income tax laws by reference to united states tax laws. It should surprise no one that tabor has generated by far the most decisions. Colorado constitution the constitution of the state of colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the state of colorado.
The word lodge or lodges, unless otherwise specifically defined, shall be construed to mean a lodge. The president shall enforce the constitution and the policy manual according to the powers vested in this constitution and subsequent policy manual. 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. Amendment 64 use and regulation of marijuana 1 ballot title. Kentuckys current constitution, its fourth, was painstakingly written between the summer of 1890 and the spring of 1891, in the old state capitol. The indiana constitution, not incidentally, mandates federalism states rights. Coloradans elected delegates to a constitutional convention, which produced a proposed state constitution. 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. 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. 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 was drafted in march of 1876. 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. The colorado constitution includes a preamble and 29 articles.
The convention met at carson city on july 4, 1864, and adjourned on july 28 of the same year. In the september 1864 election, the constitution failed by a wide margin, 1,520 for to 4,672 against. Constitution colorado state universitypueblo associated. United states and colorado constitutions pdf colorado secretary. Those opposing statehood were concerned about tax increases due to with. Colorado revised statutes 2016 constitution of the state. Shall there be an amendment to the colorado constitution 2 concerning marijuana, and, in connection therewith, providing for the regulation 3 of marijuana.
State laws in colorado impact many provisions in the ordinance codes of. It begins with an overview of colorado s constitutional history, and then provides an indepth, sectionbysection analysis of the entire constitution, detailing important changes that have been made since its drafting. 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. 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. Constitution day is recognized every year on september 17th.
Article xviii miscellaneous section 2 lotteries prohibited exceptions. Faculty senate constitution university of colorado. No new state real property tax or local district income tax shall be imposed. Gale norton served as attorney general of the state of colorado from 1991 to 1999. In the constitution of the state of colorado, add article xxx as follows. Feindt legislative attorney rochelle yerkes secretary present constitution. State of colorado, department of personnel and administration, state archives. Colorado constitution article xxix ethics in government section 1. Lieutenant governor joe garcia has made to education in colorado pdf. Any income tax law change after july 1, 1992 shall also require all taxable net income to be taxed at one rate. 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. The constitution of colorado provides and derives its authority from the sovereignty of the people and is the foremost source of state law.
Participation occurs through faculty organizations at the university level articles iiiii. Colorado voters on the verge of keeping slavery exception. Compiled by the legislative council of delaware william s. State of delaware constitution as adopted in convention, june 4th, 1897, with amendments made subsequently thereto through august 1995. The colorado constitution is the basic governing document of the state of colorado. Colorados constitution has strengths, quirks, too the. Gray building in tallahassee, the archives is mandated by law to collect and preserve documentation of floridas past. The constitution of the state of colorado us constitution.
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