Denver. Home rule Home rule or "Rush Amendment" passes legislature March, 1901. Home Rule Amendment ratified by electorate on November 4, 1902. Governor Orman proclaimed it as part of fundamental. law of the state on December 1, 1902. Charter voted on by electorate and adopted March 29, 1904 filed in the office of the Secretary of State April 7, first election held May 17, officers elected assumed office June Ist. A Home Rule Charter with a merged county and city government was thus secured. History of the Government of Denver by Clyde L. King Chapter 6 pg. 223-294 0