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The state of california is an inseparable part of the united states of america, and the united states constitution is the supreme law of the land. We the people of alaska, grateful to god and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land, in order to secure and transmit to succeeding generations our heritage of political, civil, and religious liberty within the union of states, do ordain and establish this constitution for the state. Comparing californias constitutional provisions on religion to the u. California state constitution the constitution of the state of california is the document that establishes and describes the duties, powers, structure and function of the government of california. The 1879 constitution is the third longest in the world. Note the phrases riparian rights and reasonable and beneficial use. Designation of boundaries the boundaries of the state of arizona shall be as follows, namely. To some degree it carries forward the work of george d.
We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Californiaconstitution versus federal constitution. California state archives 1020 o street sacramento ca 95814 constitution of the state of california. Article i name and boundaries the name of this state is new mexico, and its boundaries. Constitution of oregon proposed amendments and revisions the 2019 regular session of the legislative assembly proposed one amendment to the constitution of the state of oregon. People may alter or abolish form of government proviso. Constitution imposes upon the state of california or any public entity, board, or official any obligations or responsibilities which exceed those imposed by the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment to the united states constitution with respect to the use of pupil school assignment or pupil transportation. Whenever i am asked, yeah but, where is it written how much my riparian right is, i refer them to our state constitution, article 10, section 2.
Thirtyone stars are displayed, one for each state which comprised the union following the admission of california september 9, 1850. Its preferred interpretation shall reasonably restrain most the growth of government. California s first constitution was approved in 1849 and was published in both english and spanish. The impact of the railroad california state university. The constitution of the state of california classic reprint constitution, california.
As amended through calendar year 2019 table of contents preamble article i. A state officer who is not recalled shall be reimbursed by the state for the officers recall election expenses legally and personally incurred. Gherardini and sponsored by senator dawn clark netsch in 1979. California constitution section 8 commission on judicial performance a the commission on judicial performance consists of one judge of a court of appeal, and two judges of superior courts, each appointed by the supreme court. California constitution article i declaration of rights. California constitutionarticle ii wikisource, the free. The seal of the assembly of the state of california was proposed by the honorable leo j. The working papers of the california constitutional convention of 1878 and 1879 contain the. Texas is a free and independent state, subject only to the constitution of the united states, and. This is findlaws hosted version of the constitution of the state of california 1879.
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