The general assembly finds that the right to a trial by jury for petty offenses, as defined in section 16-10-109, C.R.S., is of vital concern to all of the people of the state of Colorado and that the interests of the state as a whole are so great that the general assembly shall retain sole legislative jurisdiction over the matter, which is hereby declared to be of statewide concern.
Source: L. 69: p. 273, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-22-1. L. 70: p. 150, � 2. L. 72: p. 266, � 2. L. 82: Entire section amended, p. 654, � 3, effective January 1, 1983.