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The Legislative Manual, of the State of ColoradoThomas B. Corbett

The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado

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Original author: Thomas B. Corbett

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"The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado" by Thomas B. Corbett is a comprehensive reference work written in the late 19th century. This manual serves as a detailed guide for the legislative processes of Colorado, encompassing the state's history, rules of parliamentary procedure, and key constitutional documents. It is likely to be of interest to lawmakers, legal professionals, and citizens keen on understanding the legislative framework and history of Colorado. The opening of the manual presents a prelude to Colorado's legislative framework by outlining the historical context of the state. It begins with the cession of the Louisiana Province to the United States and the subsequent territorial developments influenced by exploration and settlement efforts. The text highlights significant explorations in the region, including those led by Zebulon Pike and John C. Frémont, while laying the groundwork for understanding the legislative history and establishment of governance in Colorado. The preface indicates a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness, emphasizing the value of this manual for those engaged in or studying the political and legal landscape of Colorado.

The Legislative Manual, of the State of Colorado, by Thomas B. Corbett. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #57783.

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93 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface852 words
  2. 2.Chapter V: Constitution8,520 words
  3. 3.Chapter I4,562 words
  4. 4.Chapter II: Organic Act3,857 words
  5. 5.Section 9: And be it further enacted, That the judicial power of said1,639 words
  6. 6.Chapter III2,333 words
  7. 7.Chapter IV2,084 words
  8. 8.Chapter V: Constitution165 words
  9. 9.Section 1: That all political power is vested in and derived from the1,615 words
  10. 10.Section 1: The Executive Department shall consist of a Governor,1,902 words
  11. 11.Section 1: The legislative power shall be vested in the General3,470 words
  12. 12.Section 1: The judicial powers of the State, as to matters of law and2,005 words
  13. 13.Section 1: Every male person over the age of twenty-one years,701 words
  14. 14.Section 1: Educational, reformatory, and penal institutions, and those461 words
  15. 15.Section 1: The general supervision of the public schools of the State1,208 words
  16. 16.Section 1: The fiscal year shall commence on the first day of October in1,001 words
  17. 17.Section 1: Neither the State, nor any county, city, town, township, or1,415 words
  18. 18.Section 1: Every person holding any civil office under the State or any837 words
  19. 19.Section 1: The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of182 words
  20. 20.Section 1: The several counties of the Territory of Colorado, as they902 words
  21. 21.Section 1: All existing charters or grants of special or exclusive943 words
  22. 22.Section 1: There shall be established and maintained the office of402 words
  23. 23.Section 1: The militia of the State shall consist of all able-bodied162 words
  24. 24.Section 1: The General Assembly shall pass liberal homestead and411 words
  25. 25.Section 1: The General Assembly may, at any time, by a vote of475 words
  26. 26.Section 1: That all laws in force at the adoption of this Constitution4,665 words
  27. 27.Section II294 words
  28. 28.Section III418 words
  29. 29.Section V320 words
  30. 30.Section VII312 words
  31. 31.Section VIII: The Congress shall have power,424 words
  32. 32.Section IX254 words
  33. 33.Section X187 words
  34. 34.Section I658 words
  35. 35.Section II420 words
  36. 36.Section II586 words
  37. 37.Section IV1,920 words
  38. 38.Section I: Importance of Adhering to Rules321 words
  39. 39.Section II: Legislative103 words
  40. 40.Section III: Privilege2,681 words
  41. 41.Section IV: Elections65 words
  42. 42.Section V: Qualifications1,539 words
  43. 43.Section VI: Quorum157 words
  44. 44.Section VII: Call of the House91 words
  45. 45.Section VIII: Absence145 words
  46. 46.Section XI: Speaker348 words
  47. 47.Section X: Address115 words
  1. 48.Section XI: Committees282 words
  2. 49.Section XII: Committee of the Whole718 words
  3. 50.Section XIII: Examination of Witnesses432 words
  4. 51.Section XIV: Arrangement of Business686 words
  5. 52.Section XV: Order56 words
  6. 53.Section XVI: Order Respecting Papers127 words
  7. 54.Section XVII: Order in Debate2,082 words
  8. 55.Section XVIII: Orders of the House514 words
  9. 56.Section XIX: Petitions234 words
  10. 57.Section XX: Motions293 words
  11. 58.Section XXI: Resolutions104 words
  12. 59.Section XXIII: Bills--Leave to Bring in119 words
  13. 60.Section XXIV: Bills--First Reading119 words
  14. 61.Section XXV: Bills--Second Reading176 words
  15. 62.Section XXVI: Bills--Commitment1,337 words
  16. 63.Section XXVII: Report of Committee204 words
  17. 64.Section XXVIII: Bill--Recommitment125 words
  18. 65.Section XXIX: Bill--Reports Taken Up183 words
  19. 66.Section XXX: Quasi-Committee757 words
  20. 67.Section XXXI: Bills--Second Reading in the House443 words
  21. 68.Section XXXII: Reading Papers380 words
  22. 69.Section XXXIII: Privileged Questions2,345 words
  23. 70.Section XXXIV: The Previous Question879 words
  24. 71.Section XXXV: Amendments1,195 words
  25. 72.Section XXXVI: Division of the Question689 words
  26. 73.Section XXXVII: Co-Existing Questions190 words
  27. 74.Section XXXVIII: Equivalent364 words
  28. 75.Section XXXIX: The Question118 words
  29. 76.Section XL: Bills--Third Reading725 words
  30. 77.Section XLI: Division of the House1,441 words
  31. 78.Section XLIII: Reconsideration884 words
  32. 79.Section XLIV: Bills Sent to the Other House135 words
  33. 80.Section XLV: Amendments Between the Houses728 words
  34. 81.Section XLVI: Conferences821 words
  35. 82.Section XLVII: Messages592 words
  36. 83.Section XLVIII: Assent492 words
  37. 84.Section XLIX: Journals588 words
  38. 85.Section L: Adjournment296 words
  39. 86.Section LI: A Session562 words
  40. 87.Section LII: Treaties1,069 words
  41. 88.Section LIII: Impeachment (1)7,832 words
  42. 89.Section LIII: Impeachment (2)8,586 words
  43. 90.Section LIII: Impeachment (3)8,318 words
  44. 91.Section LIII: Impeachment (4)7,301 words
  45. 92.Section LIII: Impeachment (5)8,801 words
  46. 93.Section LIII: Impeachment (6)1,404 words