Pages missing from some colorado ballot issue information. Read more about these measures and others to help navigate the 2018 colorado ballot and inform your decisions come november. Oct 15, 2019 to find arguments for and against ballot issues, see the official ballot information book, also known as the blue book. Anyone able to raise enough money and signatures can propose an amendment to the state constitution through a ballot initiative sidestepping the. Blue book finding aid analysis of colorado ballot proposals. The blue book is an invaluable tool to help voters unravel the complexities of those state ballot initiatives and also contains a section of. Oct 05, 2018 finally, the measure contains confusing language, which could create problems once it is added to the colorado constitution. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters. Click here to find a complete list of election results from across the region.
Colorado blue book and county tabor books lwv of arapahoe. Proposition bb retain revenue in excess of blue book. It also summarizes major arguments for and against each proposal and the proposals estimated fiscal impact. How to handle questions about judges on your colorado ballot. Blue book finding aid analysis of colorado ballot proposals cde. 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 ballot in colorado will have a lot for each voter to consider, its our hope that this guide will help answer your questions. We are here to serve the citizens of the city and county of denver and help them through the election process any way we can. In election years the colorado legislative council publishes information and in depth analysis on proposed ballot measures, often called the blue book. Please call 9703046525 for any questions you may have about the voting process. Your questions about the colorado ballot, answered by cpr. The colorado blue book, prepared by the colorado legislative council staff, contained. A blue book with missing pages was sent to a volunteer for colorado rising, the group backing proposition 112, says anne lee foster, colorado. This page is a list of state blue books the term state blue book typically refers to a statesponsored or statelevel government almanac. This publication, as well as a link to the full text of the fiscal impact statements for each measure. Sep 19, 2018 download your copy of the bell policy centers 2018 colorado ballot guide now. Eagle county, colorado primary mail ballot election june 30, 2020 regina obrien eagle county clerk and recorder public logic and accuracy test.
Most of the following ballot issues will not be on your ballot. Blue book, colorados guide to ballot measures in novembers. Heres how to get your hands on an election blue book if. Committee to stop colorado care richard turnquist 17011 lincoln avenue parker, co 804 3038089707. It contains information about the statewide ballot issues.
Finally, the measure contains confusing language, which could create problems once it is added to the colorado constitution. Proposition bb retain revenue in excess of blue book estimate. Here is more about who i am in case you want a better idea of where im coming from primary source references for the ballot measures are the official colorado blue book produced by the state legislative staff and ballotpedia. 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 nonpartisan.
Oct 14, 2018 a blue book with missing pages was sent to a volunteer for colorado rising, the group backing proposition 112, says anne lee foster, colorado rising spokeswoman. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters understand the purpose and effect of a measure. This guide has been developed in the interest of providing quick, easy access to these publications. Colorado proposition cc, retain revenue for transportation and. Patrons may also request the full audio version on cartridge by calling the library at 3037279277. 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. Cc on the november ballot would help address all of those problems. Dont rely on advertisements supporting things on ballots they want you to vote yesand a vote yes changes our constitution, laws and policies. Oct 12, 2018 your complete guide to the 2018 colorado election. 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. Here is more about who i am in case you want a better idea of where im coming from. The colorado voters guide to the 2018 election colorado. Amendment 71 made it harder to get initiatives on the ballot.
Colorado voters receive these books before elections, as a way to highlight the ballot measures and judges on the ballot. I didnt get my blue book or i have questions about my blue book. State outlines how to get colorado voting blue book. Pueblo county november 2019 election ballot information.
Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general assembly. State outlines how to get colorado voting blue book after issues in. This document refers to items on the november 6, 2018, ballot. Our guide provides breakdowns for each initiative, offering research points and arguments from supporters and opponents. Legislative blue book 2019 colorado talking book library. The 2015 legislative session began on january 7, 2015 and concluded on may 6, 2015. 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. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general. The booklets are published as part of the councils research publication series. Colorado elections remain unaffected by the spread of the coronavirus. The denver elections division is your resource for voter information, candidate information, volunteer opportunities, and more.
Vote smart provides free, unbiased, indepth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. However, in some instances the term refers to the states legislative manual a common predecessor to many presentday blue books, or even a simple directoryroster of government services and officials. Additional information can be obtained from the blue book, the official 2016 state ballot information booklet, found at. The following summaries are taken from the bell policy center and are intended to help you understand the issues as you prepare to vote. 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. Additional information can be obtained from the blue book, the official 2016 state ballot information booklet, found at another source of information is the league of women voters guide found. The colorado legislative council blue book is available online now in both english and spanish here. City of pueblo city council memberatlarge four year term. Each analysis describes the major provisions of a proposal and comments on the proposals application and effect. The process for placing a statewide initiative on the ballot is governed by the.
Download your copy of the bell policy centers 2018 colorado ballot guide now. Amendments and propositions on the 2016 ballot colorado. Proposition bb retain revenue in excess of blue book estimate in 20 colorado voters approved taxation of marijuana sales. The tradition continues of laying out my thoughts and opinions on key colorado ballot issues, just like i did in 2008 and 2010. Your questions about the colorado ballot, answered by cpr reporters.
Once a measure has been submitted to the title board, information about its status, schedule, and text is available from. Legislative blue book 2018 colorado talking book library. To find arguments for and against ballot issues, see the official ballot information book, also known as the blue book. Colorados blue book, which provides information to voters on ballot measures that will appear on the november general election ballot, is now. Colorado governor, congress, ballot issues and more. Primary election june 30, 2020 primary election sample ballot democratic primary election sample ballot libertarian primary election sample ballot republican. 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.
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. The ballot issue notice for the state measures will be mailed separately via the blue book. Colorado and boulder ballot issues friday, october 16, 2015. 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. Election day is quickly approaching and there are a number of important races and issues on this years ballot.
The blue book is drafted by the colorado legislative councils nonpartisan staff. 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. Ballot issues lwv of arapahoe and douglas counties. 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. The information was prepared by the state commission and district commissions on judicial performance. This document refers to items on the november 5, 2019, ballot.
Adams county, co elections adams county, co elections. This site also has the link below to a page listing all the state ballot issues since 1908. The tradition continues of laying out my thoughts and opinions on key colorado ballot issues, just like i did in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Please consider consulting the centers for disease control and prevention, the world health organization, and the colorado department of public health. The notices below contain information regarding ballot issues as required by the state of colorado constitution, article x, section 20, also known as the taxpayers bill of rights or tabor. Lower age requirement for members of the state legislature analysis of measure. Oct 11, 2018 colorado voters receive these books before elections, as a way to highlight the ballot measures and judges on the ballot. Community beautification maintains and enhances the communities in which we live through beautification, green living, and sustainability. For people who cant read print, or who cant physically hold a book in their hands, the colorado talking book library records the blue book voter guide each election year from cover to cover. Find contact information for local election offices on the inside back cover of this book. Colorado 2018 colorado ballot guide from the bell policy center. The signature program is america the beautiful, an initiative that provides awareness and education of a simpler, healthier, and earth friendly lifestyle which includes recycling, graffiti removal, adoptahighway, community gardens, all. 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. Thankfully, this years ballot is shorter than any evenyear election in recent memory, while at the same time there is only one lowprofile statewide race up for grabs.
A yesfor vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a noagainst vote on any ballot issue is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances. One ballot measure was put on the november 3, 2015 ballot in colorado. The 20 state ballot information booklet aka blue book provided an estimate of firstyear revenue from the new marijuana taxes. But if youre interested in knowing more, the website and the states blue book. The issues on a given years ballot offer insight on the values and priorities of colorado citizens at a given time in our states history. Colorado provides a short, objective summary and a list of the the registered issue committees for each of the statewide ballot measures on the 2018 ballot. The book contains information on the statewide ballot measures, pros. In election years the colorado legislative council publishes information and indepth analysis on proposed ballot measures, often called the blue book. Visit us today and learn more about key issues or just find out where your nearest ballot drop off box is located.
The measure was a legislatively referred state statute and addressed taxes on marijuana. Rosene get in touch clerk to the board 9707253110 drivers license 9707253053 elections 9707253065 liquor licenses. Colorados 2019 blue book already has outdated information 9news. However, we encourage voters to remain educated and uptodate by using credible and verified sources of information. If you received this mailing then you will have the state of colorado amendments and propositions on your ballot. Ballot information booklet blue book 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. For nonpartisan analysis of the amendments and referenda on this years ballot, see the colorado legislative councils 2016 blue book. The real name of the blue book is the 2015 state ballot information booklet available in english and spanish. For more information about the statewide ballot initiatives we recommend the following nonpartisan resources. Home ballot issues the following summaries are taken from the bell policy center and are intended to help you understand the issues as you prepare to vote.
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