The New Hampshire Constitutional Convention of 1775 renounces its royal charter, by promulgating its first constitution, the first constitution among the 13 colonies.  Articles IV, VI and VIII, of which state,

• “That no act or resolve shall be valid and put into execution unless agreed to, and passed by both branches of the legislature.
• “That all bills, resolves, or votes for raising, levying and collecting money originate in the house of Representatives.
• “And it is further resolved, That if the present unhappy dispute with Great Britain should continue longer than this present year, and the Continental Congress give no instruction or direction to the contrary, the Council be chosen by the people of each respective county in such manner as the Council and house of Representatives shall order.” (emphasis in the original)

       [restored 11/9/2024]