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SJ 10

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO THE YALE COLLEGE CHARTER.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Fazio

Connecticut constitutional amendment removing an obsolete reference to Yale College Charter from state governing document.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Higher Education and Employment Advancement
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Bill Summary · SJ 10

Legislative bill overview

SJ 10 is a constitutional resolution that would amend Connecticut's state constitution to remove a reference to the Yale College Charter. The resolution seeks to delete outdated constitutional language that specifically mentions Yale College's original charter, which is no longer operationally relevant to modern governance.

Why is this important

State constitutions occasionally contain archaic references to historical documents or institutions that no longer serve functional purposes. Removing obsolete constitutional language clarifies the document and prevents confusion about what provisions remain binding. This is a housekeeping measure that modernizes Connecticut's constitutional text without substantively changing any governmental powers or citizen rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic significance: Some may view the Yale reference as a historical marker worth preserving, even if non-functional, as part of Connecticut's institutional heritage
  • Precedent for further changes: Critics might worry this opens the door to removing other constitutional references deemed "outdated" by future legislatures
  • Unclear necessity: The resolution does not specify what problems the current language creates or why removal is urgent, which may raise questions about the bill's actual purpose or priority

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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