Kansas Constitution

Adopted by Constitutional Convention July 29, 1859

Ratified by vote of the People October 4, 1859

Became effective upon Admission January 29, 1861

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Table of Contents

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Sections

Ordinance and Preamble

University lands

School Sections

Lands for public buildings

Lands for benevolent institutions

Salt springs and mines

Proceeds to schools

Selection of lands

Kansas Bill of Rights

Political power; privileges

Right of peaceable assembly; petition

Bear arms; armies

Slavery prohibited

Religious liberty

Trial; defense of accused

Liberty of press and speech; libel

No forfeiture of estate for crimes

Soldiers' quarters

Search and seizure

Imprisonment for debt

Property rights of citizens and aliens

Justice without delay

Emoluments or privileges prohibited

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