Enabling Act of 1850

An enabling act is required to be attached to the constitution to be adopted as a state within the union of the United States. This is redacted from publications of our state constitution after 2000.

The People of San Andreas, having organized themselves under a republican form of government, are hereby admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States in all respects whatsoever. The boundaries of the State shall encompass all lands and waters as defined by the Act of Congress admitting this State into the Union, together with any territories lawfully acquired hereafter.

This Constitution shall be the supreme law of the State of San Andreas. All powers of government, whether legislative, executive, or judicial, shall be derived from the consent of the governed and exercised only as herein granted. Any law, ordinance, or regulation contrary to this Constitution is void and of no effect.

All laws in force within the Territory of San Andreas at the time of admission, and not inconsistent with this Constitution, shall remain in effect until altered or repealed by the Legislature. All rights, actions, obligations, and proceedings existing under territorial law shall continue unaffected by the transition to statehood.

The State of San Andreas disclaims all right and title to unappropriated public lands lying within its boundaries, which shall remain the property of the United States, unless otherwise granted or conveyed. Lands granted by Congress for schools, public uses, or other purposes shall be held in trust and managed for the benefit of the people.

The State of San Andreas hereby guarantees to every person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws, the rights of due process, and the privileges of citizenship as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and this Constitution. No law shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens, nor deny to any person liberty or property without due process of law.

Upon ratification of this Constitution, the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, and members of the General Assembly shall be established. The first election for such offices shall occur as provided by the transitional provisions adopted by this Convention.

The judicial power of the State shall be vested in a Supreme Court and such inferior courts as the Legislature may establish. All territorial courts shall continue to operate until replaced by courts established under this Constitution, and all cases pending therein shall be transferred to the appropriate state courts.

All officers, before entering upon the duties of their offices, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation:

“I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) before the Supreme Ruler of the universe, and the people of San Andreas, that I will uphold, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of San Andreas; that I will preserve the peace, prosperity, and dignity of this State; that I will serve her people with honesty, courage, and compassion; that I will cherish the freedoms and responsibilities entrusted to me by the citizens of this great State; and that, in all things, I will act not for myself, but for the welfare of San Andreas, so that the people may ever stand strong, united, and free."

The permanent seat of government shall be fixed by law at the city designated by the Legislature until otherwise provided by an act approved by the people.

This Constitution and Enabling Act shall take effect upon the issuance of a proclamation by the President of the United States declaring the admission of the State of San Andreas into the Union. From that moment, all powers, rights, and responsibilities herein granted shall be vested in the State and its officers.