Article VIII. State Institutions

Article VIII, Section 2. Seat of government - where located

Constitution of the State of Colorado

Official text

The general assembly shall have no power to change or to locate the seat of government of the state, which shall remain at the city and county of Denver.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 53. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 1454, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 89, p. 1657, January 3, 1989.

Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)

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