Plenary Power – How Far Can the General Assembly Go?
by Julie Pelegrin You hear it all the time, “The General Assembly has plenary power.” But what does that mean? Can the General Assembly really enact any law that it […]
Constitutional Requirements
Who Does What? The Boundaries of Governmental Authority
by Julie Pelegrin During the legislative session, legislators and legislative staff are so busy working with bills and amendments that we sometimes lack the opportunity to step back and see […]
What’s so Special about a Special Session?
by Julie Pelegrin Although the 2012 regular legislative session has ended, it appears the work of the Sixty-eighth General Assembly may not be quite done. With the recent announcement of […]
When Can a Local Government Override State Law? Home Rule Cities in Colorado
by Richard Sweetman Although the General Assembly exercises supreme authority over matters of statewide concern, a home rule municipality’s authority may be superior to that of the General Assembly with […]
Why is the title of a bill so important?
The title of a bill provides notice to the public as to the contents of the bill. Article V, section 21 of the State Constitution requires that a bill contain […]