Constitution of Vermont

The 1786 Constitution continued in effect when, in 1791, Vermont made the transition from independence to the status of one of the states of the Union.

The 1793 Constitution was adopted two years after Vermont's admission to the Union and continues in effect, with various later amendments, to this day.

It eliminated all mention of grievances against King George III and against the State of New York.

[2] "In order that the freedom of this Commonwealth may be preserved inviolate"[3] the 1777 constitution established a Council of Censors.

This body consisted of thirteen elected members, chosen every seven years, but not from the Council or General Assembly.

They were to check that "the legislative and executive branches of government have performed their duty as guardians of the people".

The section on the Council of Censors remained generally unchanged, with only an added clarification of scope.

Then, after a newly elected legislature is seated, the amendment must receive a majority vote in each chamber, first in the Senate, then in the House.

The proposed amendment must then be presented to the voters as a referendum and receive a majority of the votes cast.