by Senate GOP | Jan 19, 2023 | Civics Corner
Article V, Section 21 of the Colorado Constitution states, “Bill to contain but one subject, expressed in title. No bill, except the general appropriation bills, shall be passed containing more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title; but if...
by Senate GOP | Jan 19, 2023 | Civics Corner
In some legislative bodies, members have the option to vote “present” on a question that is before the body. In such instances, voting “present” allows a member to take a pass on answering the question at hand and, doing so might also affect...
by Senate GOP | Jan 19, 2023 | Civics Corner
It is common for people to refer to members of the Colorado General Assembly as “Congressman” or ‘Congresswoman.” Please note that is incorrect. In American government, the word “Congress” refers to the bi-cameral federal...
by Senate GOP | Jan 19, 2023 | Civics Corner
Colorado was admitted to the Union as the 38th state in 1876. Each General Assembly is seated for a two-year period, which corresponds to the two-year terms to which each of the 65 Colorado State Representatives are elected. When the Colorado General Assembly...
by Senate GOP | Jan 19, 2023 | Civics Corner
Article V, Section 17 of the Colorado Constitution states, “No law shall be passed except by bill, and no bill shall be altered or amended on its passage through either house as to change its original purpose.” Sometimes, constituents will contact one or more state...
by Senate GOP | Jan 19, 2023 | Civics Corner
In the Colorado General Assembly, all bills are drafted by non-partisan attorneys who work in the Office of Legislative Legal Services (“OLLS”). OLLS staff draft bills only for members of the General Assembly. If a member of the public wants to have a bill...
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