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Vol. I · No. 142 — The Operator Standard
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// 9 statewide measures tracked

Ballot measures

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  • Initiative #1752026-11-03 · statewide
    State Revenue Supporting Road Transportation

    Would dedicate all state sales tax revenue from automobile and car-parts sales (~$700 million/year) to road construction and maintenance, reducing funding for other programs

    Type
    Citizen initiative (constitutional)
    Status
    Approved for collecting signatures — deadline June 25, 2026
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  • SB26-135 Referred Measure2026-11-03 · statewide
    State Revenue Supporting K-12 Education / TABOR Cap Modification

    Would allow Colorado to retain revenue above the TABOR cap equal to K-12 education spending. Would increase K-12 education funding by up to 2% per year for 10 years. Effectively eliminates TABOR refunds for revenue in that category.

    Type
    Legislatively referred statute
    Proponent
    SB26-135 (passed May 12, 2026, signed by Governor)
    Status
    Certified for November 2026 ballot
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  • Initiative #1772026-11-03 · statewide
    Right to Natural Gas

    Would create a constitutional right for Coloradans to purchase and use natural gas; raises concerns about conflicts with state climate goals and local building regulations

    Type
    Citizen initiative (constitutional)
    Status
    Approved for collecting signatures — deadline June 25, 2026
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  • Initiative #1102026-11-03 · statewide
    Prohibit Certain Surgeries on Minors (Gender-Affirming Care Ban)

    Would ban healthcare providers from providing gender-affirming care for minors; restricts insurance coverage; critics warn broad language could impact abortion access

    Type
    Citizen initiative
    Status
    Review and Comment Hearing Held — title setting process underway
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  • Initiative #1082026-11-03 · statewide
    Penalties for Human Trafficking of a Minor

    Increases penalties for human trafficking of minors; very broadly written language has raised concerns it could be applied to abortion services or gender-affirming care transportation

    Type
    Citizen initiative (statutory)
    Status
    On Ballot (qualified)
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  • Initiative #852026-11-03 · statewide
    Penalties for Fentanyl Crimes

    Increases criminal penalties for fentanyl-related crimes

    Type
    Citizen initiative (statutory)
    Status
    On Ballot (qualified)
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  • Initiative #1092026-11-03 · statewide
    Male and Female Participation in School Sports (Trans Student Exclusion)

    Would require all school sports programs to restrict student participation based on sex assigned at birth; prohibits organizations from penalizing schools that comply

    Type
    Citizen initiative
    Status
    Review and Comment Hearing Held — title setting process underway
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  • Initiative #952026-11-03 · statewide
    Law Enforcement Reporting Requirements to Federal Authorities

    Would require Colorado law enforcement to report certain information to federal authorities

    Type
    Citizen initiative (constitutional)
    Status
    On Ballot (qualified)
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  • Initiative #1952026-11-03 · statewide
    Graduated Income Tax

    Would replace Colorado's flat 4.4% income tax with five graduated brackets; would increase taxes on households earning over $500,000/year while reducing taxes for most Coloradans; projected to raise ~$2.7 billion for K-12 education, health care, and child care

    Type
    Citizen initiative (constitutional)
    Status
    Approved for collecting signatures
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