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Co. Const. art. VI, § 4 — Article VI / Section 4
CO Const., Article VI, Section 4
Status: in_force

Terms. At least two terms of the supreme court shall be held each year, at the seat of government. Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1049. ​ Editor's note: This section is similar to § 4 as it existed prior to 1961. Cross references: For terms of the supreme court, see §§ 13-2-101 and 13-2-102.
Co. Const. art. XXIX, § 13 — Article XXIX / Section 13
CO Const., Article XXIX, Section 13
Status: in_force

First election, contest. In case of a contest of election between candidates, at the first general election under this constitution, for judges of the supreme, district or county courts, or district attorneys, the evidence shall be taken in the manner prescribed by territorial law; and the testimony so taken shall be certified to the secretary of state, and said officer, together with the governor and attorney-general, shall review the testimony and determine who is entitled to the certificate of election.
Co. Const. art. XIV, § 4 — Article XIV / Section 4
CO Const., Article XIV, Section 4
Status: in_force

New county shall pay proportion of debt. In all cases of the establishment of any new county, the new county shall be held to pay its ratable proportion of all then existing liabilities, of the county or counties from which such new county shall be formed. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 67.
Co. Const. art. V, § 5 — Article V / Section 5
CO Const., Article V, Section 5
Status: in_force

Classification of senators. The senate shall be divided so that one-half of the senators, as nearly as practicable, may be chosen biennially. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 38. L. 74: Entire section R&RE, p. 448, effective January 1, 1975. Editor's note: The Governor's proclamation date in 1974 was December 20, 1974.
Co. Const. art. XI, § 2 — Article XI / Section 2
CO Const., Article XI, Section 2
Status: in_force

No aid to corporations - no joint ownership by state, county, city, town, or school district. Neither the state, nor any county, city, town, township, or school district shall make any donation or grant to, or in aid of, or become a subscriber to, or shareholder in any corporation or company or a joint owner with any person, company, or corporation, public or ​ private, in or out of the state, except as to such ownership as may accrue to the state by escheat, or by forfeiture, by operation or provision of law; and except as to such ownership as may accrue to the state, or to any county, city, town, township, or school district, or to either or any of them, jointly with any person, company, or corporation, by forfeiture or sale of real estate for nonpayment of taxes, or by donation or devise for public use, or by purchase by or on behalf of any or either of them, jointly with any or either of them, under execution in cases of fines, penalties, or forfeiture of recognizance, breach of condition of official bond, or of bond to secure public moneys, or the performance of any contract in which they or any of them may be jointly or severally interested. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit any city or town from becoming a subscriber or shareholder in any corporation or company, public or private, or a joint owner with any person, company, or corporation, public or private, in order to effect the development of energy resources after discovery, or production, transportation, or transmission of energy in whole or in part for the benefit of the inhabitants of such city or town. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 60. L. 74: Entire section amended, p. 455, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 20, 1974.
Co. Const. art. II, § 8 — Article II / Section 8
CO Const., Article II, Section 8
Status: in_force

Prosecutions - indictment or information. Until otherwise provided by law, no person shall, for a felony, be proceeded against criminally otherwise than by indictment, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia when in actual service in time of war or public danger. In all other cases, offenses shall be prosecuted criminally by indictment or information. ​ Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 29. Cross references: For prosecution by indictment or information, see Crim. P. 6 to 9 as well as part 2 of article 5 of title 16.
Co. Const. art. XVIII, § 15 — Article XVIII / Section 15
CO Const., Article XVIII, Section 15
Status: in_force

State minimum wage rate. Effective January 1, 2017, Colorado's minimum wage is increased to $9.30 per hour and is increased annually by $0.90 each January 1 until it reaches $12 per hour effective January 2020, and thereafter is adjusted annually for cost of living increases, as measured by the Consumer Price Index used for Colorado. This minimum wage shall be paid to employees who receive the state or federal minimum wage. No more than $3.02 per hour in tip income may be used to offset the minimum wage of employees who regularly receive tips. Source: Initiated 2006: Entire section added, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2007, p. 2961, December 31, 2006. Initiated 2016: Entire section amended, Amendment 70, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2017, p. 2799, December 16, 2016.
Co. Const. art. II, § 10 — Article II / Section 10
CO Const., Article II, Section 10
Status: in_force

Freedom of speech and press. No law shall be passed impairing the freedom of speech; every person shall be free to speak, write or publish whatever he will on any subject, being responsible for all abuse of that liberty; and in all suits and prosecutions for libel the truth thereof may be given in evidence, and the jury, under the direction of the court, shall determine the law and the fact. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 30. Cross references: For statutory provision concerning truth as a defense or mitigating factor in a defamation action, see § 13-25-125; for the privilege of nondisclosure of news information by newspersons, see § 13-90-119; for provisions relating to governmental access to news information, see article 72.5 of title 24; for freedom of press for students in public schools, see § 22-1-120; for what constitutes criminal libel, see § 18-13-105.
Co. Const. art. VI, § 6 — Article VI / Section 6
CO Const., Article VI, Section 6
Status: in_force

Election of judges. (Repealed) ​ Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1050. Initiated 66: Entire section repealed, effective January 17, 1967, see L. 67, p. 6 of the supplement to the 1967 Session Laws. Editor's note: (1) This section is similar to § 6 as it existed prior to 1961. (2) For amendments to that section prior to 1961, see L. 03, p. 149.
Co. Const. art. XIX, § 1 — Article XIX / Section 1
CO Const., Article XIX, Section 1
Status: in_force

Constitutional convention - how called. The general assembly may at any time by a vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house, recommend to the electors of the state, to vote at the next general election for or against a convention to revise, alter and amend this constitution; and if a majority of those voting on the question shall declare in favor of such convention, the general assembly shall, at its next session, provide for the calling thereof. The number of members of the convention shall be twice that of the senate and they shall be elected in the same manner, at the same places, and in the same districts. The general assembly shall, in the act calling the convention, designate the day, hour and place of its meeting; fix the pay of its members and officers, and provide for the payment of the same, together with the necessary expenses of the convention. Before proceeding, the members shall take an oath to support the constitution of the United States, and of the state of Colorado, and to faithfully ​ discharge their duties as members of the convention. The qualifications of members shall be the same as of members of the senate; and vacancies occurring shall be filled in the manner provided for filling vacancies in the general assembly. Said convention shall meet within three months after such election and prepare such revisions, alterations or amendments to the constitution as may be deemed necessary; which shall be submitted to the electors for their ratification or rejection at an election appointed by the convention for that purpose, not less than two nor more than six months after adjournment thereof; and unless so submitted and approved by a majority of the electors voting at the election, no such revision, alteration or amendment shall take effect. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 74.
Co. Const. art. XXVII, § 8 — Article XXVII / Section 8
CO Const., Article XXVII, Section 8
Status: in_force

No substitution allowed. The people intend that the allocation of lottery funds required by this article of the constitution be in addition to and not a substitute for funds otherwise appropriated from the General Assembly to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources and its divisions. Source: Initiated 92: Entire article added, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 93, p. 2175, January 14, 1993.
Co. Const. art. XIV, § 8 — Article XIV / Section 8
CO Const., Article XIV, Section 8
Status: in_force

County officers - election - term - salary. There shall be elected in each county, at the same time at which members of the general assembly are elected, commencing in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and every four years thereafter, one county clerk, who shall be ex officio recorder of deeds and clerk of the board of county commissioners; one sheriff; one coroner; one treasurer who shall be collector of taxes; one county surveyor; one county assessor; and one county attorney who may be elected or appointed, as shall be provided by law; and such officers shall be paid such salary or compensation, either from the fees, perquisites and emoluments of their respective offices, or from the general county fund, as may be provided by law. The term of office of all such officials shall be four years, and they shall take office on the second Tuesday in January next following their election, or at such other time as may be provided by law. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 67. L. 01: Entire section amended, p. 113. Initiated 55: Entire section amended, p. 247. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 2776, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2001, p. 2391, December 28, 2000. Cross references: For county officers, see article 10 of title 30; for the county attorney, see § 30-11-118. ​
Co. Const. art. XVI, § 7 — Article XVI / Section 7
CO Const., Article XVI, Section 7
Status: in_force

Right-of-way for ditches, flumes. All persons and corporations shall have the right-of-way across public, private and corporate lands for the construction of ditches, canals and flumes for the purpose of conveying water for domestic purposes, for the irrigation of agricultural lands, and for mining and manufacturing purposes, and for drainage, upon payment of just compensation. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 72. Cross references: For rights-of-way and ditches, see article 86 of title 37; for taking private property for private use, see § 14 of article II of this constitution; for public ownership of natural stream waters, see § 5 of this article; for diverting unappropriated water, see § 6 of this article; for eminent domain, see article 1 to 7 of title 38.
Co. Const. art. XXIX, § 14 — Article XXIX / Section 14
CO Const., Article XXIX, Section 14
Status: in_force

First election - canvass. The votes at the first general election under this constitution for the several officers provided for in this constitution who are to be elected at the first election shall be canvassed in the manner prescribed by the territorial law for canvassing votes for like officers. The votes cast for the judges of the supreme and district courts and district attorneys shall be canvassed by the county canvassing board in the manner prescribed by the territorial law for canvassing the votes for members of the general assembly; and the county clerk shall transmit the abstracts of votes to the secretary of the territory acting as secretary of state, under the same regulations as are prescribed by law for sending the abstracts of votes for territorial officers; and the aforesaid acting secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, or any two of them, in the presence of the governor, shall proceed to canvass the votes, under the regulations of sections thirty-five and thirty-six of chapter twenty-eight of the Revised Statutes of Colorado Territory.
Co. Const. art. V, § 37 — Article V / Section 37
CO Const., Article V, Section 37
Status: in_force

Change of venue. (Repealed) Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 42. L. 74: Entire section repealed, p. 451, effective January 1, 1975. Editor's note: The Governor's proclamation date in 1974 was December 20, 1974.
Co. Const. art. V, § 21 — Article V / Section 21
CO Const., Article V, Section 21
Status: in_force

Bill to contain but one subject - expressed in title. No bill, except general appropriation bills, shall be passed containing more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title; but if any subject shall be embraced in any act which shall not be expressed in the title, such act shall be void only as to so much thereof as shall not be so expressed. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 40. Cross references: For amendments to the state constitution, see article XIX of this constitution; for general appropriation bills, see § 32 of this article.
Co. Const. art. XVIII, § 4 — Article XVIII / Section 4
CO Const., Article XVIII, Section 4
Status: in_force

Felony defined. The term felony, wherever it may occur in this constitution, or the laws of the state, shall be construed to mean any criminal offense punishable by death or imprisonment in the penitentiary, and none other. Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 73. Cross references: For classification of felonies, see § 18-1.3-401. Source: L. 2008:
Co. Const. art. VI, § 26 — Article VI / Section 26
CO Const., Article VI, Section 26
Status: in_force

Denver county judges. The provisions of sections 16, 20, 23, 24 and 25 hereof shall not be applicable to judges of the county court of the City and County of Denver. The number, manner of selection, qualifications, term of office, tenure, and removal of such judges shall be as provided in the charter and ordinances of the City and County of Denver. Source: Initiated 66: Entire section added, effective January 17, 1967, see L. 67, p. 10 of the supplement to the 1967 Session Laws.
Co. Const. art. XIV, § 18 — Article XIV / Section 18
CO Const., Article XIV, Section 18
Status: in_force

Intergovernmental relationships. (1) (a) Any other provisions of this constitution to the contrary notwithstanding: (b) The general assembly may provide by statute for the terms and conditions under which one or more service authorities may succeed to the rights, properties, and other assets and assume the obligations of any other political subdivision included partially or entirely within such authority, incident to the powers vested in, and the functions, services, and facilities authorized to be provided by the service authority, whether vested and authorized at the time of the formation of the service authority or subsequent thereto; and, (c) The general assembly may provide by statute for the terms and conditions under which a county, home rule county, city and county, home rule city or town, statutory city or town, or quasi-municipal corporation, or any combination thereof may succeed to the rights, properties, and other assets and assume the obligations of any quasi-municipal corporation located partially or entirely within its boundaries. (d) The general assembly may provide by statute procedures whereby any county, home rule county, city and county, home rule city or town, statutory city or town, or service authority may establish special taxing districts. (2) (a) Nothing in this constitution shall be construed to prohibit the state or any of its political subdivisions from cooperating or contracting with one another or with the government of the United States to provide any function, service, or facility lawfully authorized to each of the cooperating or contracting units, including the sharing of costs, the imposition of taxes, or the incurring of debt. (b) Nothing in this constitution shall be construed to prohibit the authorization by statute of a separate governmental entity as an instrument to be used through voluntary participation by cooperating or contracting political subdivisions. (c) Nothing in this constitution shall be construed to prohibit any political subdivision of the state from contracting with private persons, associations, or corporations for the provision of any legally authorized functions, services, or facilities within or without its boundaries. (d) Nothing in this constitution shall be construed to prohibit the general assembly from providing by statute for state imposed and collected taxes to be shared with and distributed to political subdivisions of the state except that this provision shall not in any way limit the powers of home rule cities and towns. Source: L. 69: Entire section added, p. 1249, effective January 1, 1972.
Co. Const. art. VII, § 1a — Article VII / Section 1a
CO Const., Article VII, Section 1a
Status: in_force

Qualifications of elector - residence on federal land. (First paragraph deleted by amendment, L. 2004, p. 2746, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2005, p. 2341, December 1, 2004.) Any person who otherwise meets the requirements of law for voting in this state shall not be denied the right to vote in an election because of residence on land situated within this state that is under the jurisdiction of the United States. Source: L. 70: Entire section added, p. 446, effective upon proclamation of the ​ Governor, December 7, 1970. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 2746, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2005, p. 2341, December 1, 2004. Cross references: For qualifications and registration of electors, see parts 1 and 2 of article 2 of title 1; for residency requirements in municipal elections, see § 31-10-201.
Co. Const. art. VI, § 15 — Article VI / Section 15
CO Const., Article VI, Section 15
Status: in_force

Juvenile court - jurisdiction - judges - election - term qualifications. The juvenile court of the city and county of Denver shall have such jurisdiction as shall be provided by law. The judge of the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver shall have the same qualifications and term of office as provided in this article for district judges. Vacancies shall be filled as provided in section 20 of this article. The number of judges of the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver may be increased as provided by law. Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, see L. 63, p. 1052. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 3095, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2003, p. 3611, December 20, 2002. Editor's note: Voters approved the measure repealing and reenacting this article on November 6, 1962. Section 1 of chapter 313, session laws of Colorado 1963, provided that the enactment of this section takes effect immediately. However, according to section 1(4) of article V of the state constitution, a measure "shall take effect from and after the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by proclamation of the governor". Cross references: For the juvenile court of Denver, see article 8 of title 13. County Courts
Co. Const. art. XXIX, § 12 — Article XXIX / Section 12
CO Const., Article XXIX, Section 12
Status: in_force

Constitution takes effect on president's proclamation. The provisions of this constitution shall be in force from the day on which the president of the United States shall issue his proclamation declaring the state of Colorado admitted into the Union; and the governor, secretary, treasurer, auditor and superintendent of public instruction of the territory of Colorado shall continue to discharge the duties of their respective offices after the admission of the state into the Union, until the qualification of the officers elected or appointed under the state government; and said officers, for the time they may serve, shall receive the same compensation as the state officers shall by law be paid for like services. Editor's note: The proclamation declaring the state of Colorado admitted into the United States of America was signed by President Ulysses S. Grant on August 1, 1876. See General Laws of Colorado, November 1877, pages 85 and 86.
Co. Const. art. VI, § 18 — Article VI / Section 18
CO Const., Article VI, Section 18
Status: in_force

Compensation and services. Justices and judges of courts of record shall receive such compensation as may be provided by law, which may be increased but may not be decreased during their term of office and shall receive such pension or retirement benefits as may be provided by law. No justice or judge of a court of record shall accept designation or nomination for any public office other than judicial without first resigning from his judicial office, nor shall he hold at any other time any other public office during his term of office, nor hold office in any political party organization, nor contribute to or campaign for any political party or candidate for political office. No supreme court justice, judge of any intermediate appellate court, district court judge, probate judge, or juvenile judge shall engage in the practice of law. Justices, district judges, probate judges, and juvenile judges when called upon to do so, may serve in any state court with full authority as provided by law. Any county judge may serve in any other county court, or serve, as hereinafter may be authorized by law, in any other court, if possessing the qualifications prescribed by law for a judge of such county court, or other court, or as a municipal judge or police magistrate as provided by law, or in the case of home rule cities as provided by charter and ordinances. Source: L. 61: Entire article R&RE, effective January 12, 1965, see L. 63, p. 1053. ​ Initiated 66: Entire section amended, effective January 17, 1967, see L. 67, p. 6 of the supplement to the 1967 Session Laws. Editor's note: (1) This section is similar to § 18 as it existed prior to 1961. (2) For amendments to that section prior to 1961, see L. 53, p. 228. Cross references: For compensation of justices and judges, see article 30 of title 13.