Amendments

Abstract

This chapter studies Article XIX of the Colorado Constitution, which concerns amendments. Section 2 authorizes the general assembly to propose amendments to the constitution by vote of two-thirds of the full membership of each house and submit them to voters for approval or rejection at the next general election. Proposals are limited to a single subject, and amendments to add provisions need a 55% vote for adoption. Section 1 authorizes the general assembly to propose and submit to voters a recommendation to hold a convention to amend the constitution. No revising convention has yet been called; three attempts failed.