District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Adoption Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] District of Columbia Statehood Constitution Adoption Act - Adopts the District of Columbia statehood constitution for the State of New Columbia. States that such constitution shall take effect as provided in an enactment by the Congress declaring such State to be a State and admitting it to the Union. Sets forth such Constitution. Article I: Bill of Rights - Sets forth a Bill of Rights including: (1) freedom of religion, speech, the press, and assembly; (2) the right to keep and bear arms; (3) prohibition of quartering of soldiers; (4) security from unwarrantable search and seizure; (5) rights of accused in criminal proceedings; (6) right to a speedy trial; (7) trial by jury in civil cases; (8) bails, fines, and punishments; (9) reservation of rights of the people; and (10) equal protection. Article II: Legislative Power; Constitutional Amendment Procedure - Grants legislative power to the State of New Columbia. Sets forth a procedure for amending this constitution by legislative Act ratified by the electors of such State. Article III: The Legislative Branch - Vests the legislative power of the State of New Columbia in an elected House of Delegates. Sets forth the composition of su…