Visit us today and learn more about key issues or just find out where your nearest ballot drop off box is located. Proposition 112 requires that any new oil and natural gas development be located at least 2,500 feet from occupied structures and other areas designated as vulnerable. Two of my primary sources for information on the ballot measures are the official colorado blue book produced by the state legislative staff and ballotpedia. Statewide and local ballot initiative guides from the government go about their analysis in different. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general assembly. Colorado voters receive these books before elections, as a way to highlight the ballot measures and judges on the ballot. The colorado blue book, prepared by the colorado legislative council staff. Colorado s 2019 blue book already has outdated information. Colorado proposition dd, legalize sports betting with tax. Voters guide to the colorado 2018 election amendments. Proponents of taxslashing ballot measures claim blue book.
Election 2010 colorado springs ballot initiatives amendments town hall. Vote smart provides free, unbiased, indepth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. The real name of the blue book is the 2019 state ballot information booklet available in english and spanish. How to make sure youre registered to vote, a look at statewide ballot measures and everything else you need to know for the nov. Colorado blue books have missing pages, at least one error. The process for placing a statewide initiative on the ballot is governed by the colorado constitution article v, section 1 and state law articles. Pueblo county your ballot for the november 2019 coordinated election should already be on the way to your home or even sitting on the counter waiting to be filled out and mailed back. Colorados blue book, which provides information to voters on ballot measures that will appear on the november general election ballot, is now. And they dont look at the blue book at any length, said jason dunn, a shareholder at. For more information about the statewide ballot initiatives we recommend the following nonpartisan resources.
Colorados election ballot, initiatives, referendums front. Oct 27, 2016 your questions about the colorado ballot, answered by cpr reporters. Oct 15, 2019 pueblo county your ballot for the november 2019 coordinated election should already be on the way to your home or even sitting on the counter waiting to be filled out and mailed back. Colorado voters will have a lengthy ballot this november. A ballot question listed as an amendment proposes a change to the colorado constitution, and a ballot question listed as a proposition proposes a change to the colorado revised statutes. Campaign finance requirements for colorado ballot measures. Ballot information booklet blue book the analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the measure. Colorado blue book and county tabor books lwv of arapahoe.
Most of the following ballot issues will not be on your ballot. Supporters and opponents alike say that amendment 71, which made it harder for voters to amend the state. The idea is that colorado has become a state where people come in and test drive ballot initiatives, because the ballot initiative rules are so loose. Glut of colorado ballot initiatives could cause problems. Your questions about the colorado ballot, answered by cpr reporters. Amendment 71 made it harder to get initiatives on the ballot what happens now. To date, six referred measures and initiatives are on the ballot. The text of the measure that will appear in the colorado constitution below was referred to the voters because it passed by a. It contains information about the statewide ballot issues, including the fiscal impact, and other explanations to help you understand the. The state constitution requires the nonpartisan research staff of the general assembly to prepare an analysis of each statewide ballot measure and to distribute this analysis in a ballot information booklet to registered voter households. Colorado proposition 112, minimum distance requirements for.
In election years the colorado legislative council publishes information and in depth analysis on proposed ballot measures, often called the blue book. The analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the measure. The montezuma county clerk is the point of contact for ute language assistance. This booklet provides information on the thirteen statewide measures on the november 6, 2018, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area. Aug 21, 2018 the city has also created a tabor blue book that provides more information on the fiscal impact of. The denver elections division is your resource for voter information, candidate information, volunteer opportunities, and more. The ballot issue notice for the state measures will be mailed separately via the blue book. Well i think this question is on a lot of minds and when i went and read the blue book language, i had a lot of trouble.
I didnt get my blue book or i have questions about my blue book. This years ballot contains statewide ballot initiatives, numerous political candidate races, a raft of local taxing measures and a host of judges vying for retention by colorado voters. Colorado might be turning more blue than purple with the results of this election, dias said. Would you like to receive local news notifications on your desktop. Ballot trace page 1 want to track your mail ballot through the u.
The rest are pending certification of collected signatures. Colorado allows residents to collect signatures to get a ballot measure before voters. The ultimate voters guide for twentysomethings around. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters. Heres how colorado voter guides are compiled, factchecked. The city has also created a tabor blue book that provides more information on the fiscal impact of. Colorados elections ballots can come with long lists. Amendment v lower age requirement for members of the state legislature. Your questions about the colorado ballot, answered by cpr. The ballot in colorado will have a lot for each voter to consider, its our hope that this guide will help answer your questions. Amendment 71 made it harder to get initiatives on the ballot. Initiatives overview initiatives filed how to file initiatives ballot analysis. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters understand the purpose and effect of a measure. Like a bread bowl before the pasta course, the state blue book and separate pamphlet for local ballot issues are signs of things to come.
Mar 10, 2016 glut of colorado ballot initiatives could cause problems getting any passed in 2016. Oct 14, 2018 if youre looking to your handy colorado ballot information booklet, aka the blue book, for information on the upcoming election, you might be looking for something that isnt there if you. I will go through the initiatives in the same order the blue book does. The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. And they dont look at the blue book at any length, said jason dunn, a. Below is my analysis of the ballot initiatives we here in colorado will vote on in a few days. Oct 05, 2018 finally, the measure contains confusing language, which could create problems once it is added to the colorado constitution. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general. Two citizen initiatives related to transportation funding and bond issues were on the 2018 ballot.
If you received this mailing then you will have the state of colorado amendments and propositions on your ballot. Colorados 2019 blue book already has outdated information. Proposition bb retain revenue in excess of blue book estimate. This guide has been developed in the interest of providing quick, easy access to these publications. The board determined that the proposed initiative adds language to the state constitution. The information was prepared by the state commission and district commissions on judicial performance. Our positions on the 2018 ballot initiatives colorado. These can be modified by the colorado general assembly. The second sectionof the printed blue book contains information about the performances of the colorado supreme court justices, the colorado court of appeals judges, and district and county court judges in your area who are on this years ballot. The state ballot information booklet informally known as the blue book, for the shade of its cover is compiled by the legislative council of the colorado general assembly, a.
Pueblo county november 2019 election ballot information. But this years battle over language describing three tax. The ballot title will not appear in the colorado constitution. Initiatives denoted by numbers electors signed petitions to put these on the ballot. November 6, 2018, election, go to the colorado secretary of states elections center web site hyperlink for ballot and initiative information. Sep 02, 2014 initiative 7 would apply to all proposed ballot initiatives in colorado, not just those related to the oil and gas industry. The process of writing the states blue book, the voter guide sent to coloradans explaining ballot measures, is usually contentious. Colorado 2018 colorado ballot guide from the bell policy center.
The combined effect of all three state ballot initiatives. The colorado voters guide to the 2018 election colorado. Referenda denoted by letters the general assembly put these on the ballot with a 23 supermajority vote. The website also has the following link to a page listing all the state ballot issues dating back to 1880. Colorado voters to decide on seven ballot initiatives in november. Colorado proposition 110, lets go colorado transportation. Blue book finding aid analysis of colorado ballot proposals. This page is provided as a service to the voters of arapahoe county and is not an endorsement of any candidate or issue. Ballot trace page 1 want to track your mail ballot. Colorado governor, congress, ballot issues and more. Blue book, colorados guide to ballot measures in novembers. The purpose of the ballot information booklet is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot.
Colorado legislature ballot analysis the blue book. Blue book and ballot initiative town hall, security, colorado. For your convenience i have also linked the initial source material. Once a measure has been submitted to the title board, information about its status, schedule, and text is available from. Colorado proposition cc, retain revenue for transportation and. Glut of colorado ballot initiatives could cause problems getting any passed in 2016. Initiative 7 would apply to all proposed ballot initiatives in colorado, not just those related to the oil and gas industry. If youre looking to your handy colorado ballot information booklet, aka the blue book, for information on the upcoming election, you might be looking for something that isnt there if you.
For a breakdown of the statewide ballot initiatives. A colorado resident at least 22 days immediately prior to election day election model page 1 all active denver voters will be automatically mailed a ballot to vote in the november 6, 2018 general election. On the ballot the june 30 primary election will determine the candidates for each political party that will participate in the upcoming general election. As they are made available, i will post below links to ballot guides from others whose opinions and insights i respect, though we all wont completely agree.
The booklets are published as part of the councils research publication series. Initiatives and referenda can do one of two things. Amendments and propositions on the 2016 ballot colorado. Since 1992 when tabor was adopted through 2018, colorado voters have decided on 19 ballot measures. The office of legislative council of the colorado general assembly is responsible for compiling and distributing the blue book, which describes the statewide ballot measures. State outlines how to get colorado voting blue book after issues in. Theyre listed in the order in which theyll appear on your ballot and in the blue book. Since many of you have again asked for my recommendations, heres my analysis of colorado ballot measures in 2018. A yesfor vote on any ballot question is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a noagainst vote on any ballot.
The office of legislative council of the colorado general assembly is responsible for compiling and distributing the blue book, which describes the statewide ballot measures and includes information about judges up for retention. These sites provide more information on the initiatives. An amendment to the colorado constitution defining the term person to include any human being from the moment of fertilization as person is used in those provisions of the colorado constitution relating to inalienable rights, equality of justice, and due process of law. Understanding 2018s ballot initiatives wondering how to vote in the november 2018 election. Blue book finding aid analysis of colorado ballot proposals cde.
Finally, the measure contains confusing language, which could create problems once it is added to the colorado constitution. Petition statement of sufficiency pdf ballot question text of measure pdf 2016 blue book. They can amend the state constitution, in which case they are called amendments, or they can amend our state statutes that is, laws, in which case they are called propositions. In election years the colorado legislative council publishes information and indepth analysis on proposed ballot measures, often called the blue book. Oct 15, 2018 the ballot in colorado will have a lot for each voter to consider, its our hope that this guide will help answer your questions. We have two initiatives and one referendum on the ballot this year. Oct 24, 2012 initiatives and referenda can do one of two things. Voters just say no to several ballot measures the colorado. The blue book is an invaluable tool to help voters unravel the complexities of those state ballot initiatives and also contains a section of. The summary and analysis provided for this measure in the colorado 2018 state ballot information booklet also known as the blue book was as follows.