Article V. Legislative Department
Article V, Section 10. Each house to choose its officers
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
At the beginning of the first regular session after a general election, and at such other times as may be necessary, the senate shall elect one of its members president, and the house of representatives shall elect one of its members as speaker. The president and speaker shall serve as such until the election and installation of their respective successors. Each house shall choose its other officers and shall judge the election and qualification of its members.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 39. L. 50: Entire section amended, see L. 51, p. 554. L. 74: Entire section amended, p. 449, effective January 1, 1975.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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