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Legal Opinion

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Colorado Attorney General Reports

Decided May 17, 1978Published

1Opinion of the Court

Honorable Richard D. Lamm Governor Executive Chamber State Capitol Denver, Colorado 80203

Dear Governor Lamm:

You have requested an opinion on these two questions related to the agenda for a special session of the general assembly. To what degree may the Governor set the agenda for a special session? Specifically, may the Governor limit the agenda to the sole purpose of delaying the implementation date of a bill?

QUESTION PRESENTED AND CONCLUSION

Your request for an attorney general's opinion presents the following question:

May the Governor call a special session of the legislature for the sole…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In re BreeneSupreme Court of Colorado · 1890
  2. In re Governor's ProclamationSupreme Court of Colorado · 1894
  3. People ex rel. Kellogg v. FlemingSupreme Court of Colorado · 1883
  4. People ex rel. McGaffey v. District CourtSupreme Court of Colorado · 1896
  5. In re Amendments of Legislative BillsSupreme Court of Colorado · 1894

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