Article V. Legislative Department
Article V, Section 28. Extra compensation to officers, employees, or contractors forbidden
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
No bill shall be passed giving any extra compensation to any public officer or employee, agent, or contractor after services have been rendered or contract made nor providing for the payment of any claim made against the state without previous authority of law.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 41. L. 74: Entire section amended, p. 450, effective January 1, 1975.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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