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Historical Information on Specific Legislative Rules and Constitutional Provisions related to the General Assembly

Subject:
General Assembly
State Government
Published:
May 29, 2026
Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff

The Colorado General Assembly operates under a framework established over time through constitutional provisions and legislative rules. This memorandum provides historical information on several of these provisions, including the length of the legislative session, number of legislators, legislative term limits, bill limits, single subject provisions, and the GAVEL Amendment.