Voters to Face Three Statewide Ballot Measures on November 6
by Chuck Brackney and Richard Sweetman Colorado voters will be asked to determine the fate of three proposals on this year’s statewide election ballot. One measure is a referendum sent […]
Initiatives and Referendums
The Power of the People – Reservation of the initiative and referendum powers
by Julie Pelegrin As originally adopted, section 1 of article V of the Colorado constitution gave all of the legislative power to the General Assembly. During the Progressive Era, however, […]
Shall State Taxes Be Increased? November Ballot Features Temporary Tax Increase Initiative for Public Education
by Holly Mandis This November, a single citizen-sponsored initiative will appear on the ballot: Proposition 103, the Temporary Tax Increase for Public Education. State Senator Rollie Heath, who initially proposed […]
What is the OLLS’ role in the ballot initiative process?
When a citizen proposes a ballot initiative, he or she must first submit it to the Legislative Council Staff (LCS). At that point, staff from both the OLLS and LCS […]