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Constitution of Colorado

The supreme law of Colorado, alongside the U.S. Constitution.

Ratified
1876
Amendments
166

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Principles, institutions, and law of political governance in the U.S. state of Colorado

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Constitution of the State of Colorado

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The Constitution of the State of Colorado is the foundation of the laws and government of the U.S. state of Colorado. The Colorado State Constitution was drafted on March 14, 1876; approved by Colorado voters on July 1, 1876; and took effect upon the statehood of Colorado on August 1, 1876. As of 2020, th

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Indexed on June 27, 2026

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