Connecticut Law ARTICLE XII Of Amendments to the Constitution
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Connecticut Constitution – Article XII: Of Amendments to the Constitution
This article outlines the process for amending the Connecticut Constitution.
🔹 Full Text of Article XII – Of Amendments to the Constitution
Section 1. Whenever a majority of the whole number of the members of each house of the general assembly shall, by a roll call vote, vote to amend the Constitution, such proposed amendment shall be published in the journals of the general assembly.
The amendment shall then be submitted to the electors of the state at the next general election, provided that such election occurs not less than three months after the vote of the general assembly.
If a majority of the electors voting on the amendment approve it, the amendment shall become a part of the Constitution.
Section 2. If the general assembly, by a three-fourths vote of the members of each house, votes to amend the Constitution, and the amendment is published as above, it may be submitted to the electors at the next regular election. If approved by a majority of voters, it becomes effective.
🔍 Explanation:
There are two ways an amendment can be proposed and passed in Connecticut:
Standard Method:
A majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly.
The amendment is submitted to the public at the next general election, provided it’s at least three months after the legislative vote.
If a majority of voters approve, it becomes part of the Constitution.
Expedited Method (Supermajority):
A three-fourths vote in both houses allows the amendment to go on the next regular election ballot.
If a majority of electors approve, it becomes law.
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