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 Entire section amended, p. 63. L. 28: Entire section amended, see L. 29, p. 286. L. 74: Entire section repealed, p. 450, effective January 1, 1975.

Editor's note: The Governor's proclamation date in 1974 was December 20, 1974.

Section 31.Revenue bills. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the house of representatives; but the senate may propose amendments, as in the case of other bills.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 42.

Section 32.Appropriation bills. The general appropriation bill shall embrace nothing but appropriations for the expense of the executive, legislative and judicial departments of the state, state institutions, interest on the public debt and for public schools. All other appropriations shall be made by separate bills, each embracing but one subject.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 42. L. 50: Entire section amended, see L. 51, p. 555.

Cross references: For subjects and titles of appropriation bills, see § 21 of this article.

Section 33.Disbursement of public money. No moneys in the state treasury shall be disbursed therefrom by the treasurer except upon appropriations made by law, or otherwise authorized by law, and any amount disbursed shall be substantiated by vouchers signed and approved in the manner prescribed by law.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 42. L. 74: Entire section R&RE, p. 450, effective January 1, 1975.

Editor's note: The Governor's proclamation date in 1974 was December 20, 1974.

Section 34.Appropriations to private institutions forbidden. No appropriation shall be made for charitable, industrial, educational or benevolent purposes to any person, corporation or community not under the absolute control of the state, nor to any denominational or sectarian institution or association.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 42.

Section 35.Delegation of power. The general assembly shall not delegate to any special commission, private corporation or association, any power to make, supervise or interfere with any municipal improvement, money, property or effects, whether held in trust or otherwise, or to levy taxes or perform any municipal function whatever.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 42.

Cross references: For distribution of governmental powers, see article III of this Colorado Revised Statutes 2020