Colorado House of Representatives
| Colorado House of Representatives | |
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| General Information | |
| Party control: | Democrat |
| Session start: | January 10, 2024 |
| Session end: | May 8, 2024 |
| Term length: | 2 years |
| Term limits: | 4 terms (8 years) |
| Redistricting: | Commission |
| Salary: | $43,977/year for legislators whose terms began in 2023. $41,449/year for legislators whose terms began in 2021. + per diem |
| Members | |
| Total: | 65 |
| Democrats: | 44 |
| Republicans: | 19 |
| Other: | 0 |
| Vacancies: | 2 |
| Leadership | |
| Speaker: | Julie McCluskie (D) |
| Maj. Leader: | Monica Duran (D) |
| Min. Leader: | Mike Lynch |
| Elections | |
| Last election: | November 8, 2022 |
| Next election: | November 5, 2024 |
The Colorado House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Colorado General Assembly. Alongside the Colorado State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Colorado state government and works alongside the governor of Colorado to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Colorado House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
The Colorado House of Representatives meets in the state capitol building in Denver, Colorado.
Colorado has a Democratic trifecta. The Democratic Party controls the office of governor and both chambers of the state legislature. |
This page contains the following information on the Colorado House of Representatives.
- Which party controls the chamber
- The chamber's current membership
- Partisan control of the chamber over time
- Elections in the chamber and how vacancies are filled
- A district map
- How redistricting works in the state
- Legislation currently under consideration
- Legislative session dates
- Legislative procedures, such as veto overrides and the state budget process
- A list of committees
Party control
Current partisan control
The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the Colorado House of Representatives as of January 2024:
| Party | As of January 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 44 | |
| Republican Party | 19 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 2 | |
| Total | 65 | |
Members
Leadership
The speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the body.[1]
Leadership and members
- Speaker of the House: Julie McCluskie (D)
- Majority leader: Monica Duran (D)
- Minority leader: Mike Lynch
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $43,977/year for legislators whose terms began in 2023. $41,449/year for legislators whose terms began in 2021. | For legislators residing within 50 miles of the capitol: $45/day. For legislators living more than 50 miles from the capitol: $237/day. Set by the legislature. Vouchered. |
Swearing in dates
Colorado legislators assume office on the first day of the legislative session after their election. The legislative session must begin no later than 10:00 AM on the second Wednesday of January.[2] The state constitution requires the newly elected governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer, and secretary of state to take office on the second Tuesday of January.[3] In the year after those offices are elected, the legislative session must begin before the second Tuesday of January to declare the winners of those races.[4][5]
Membership qualifications
Article 5, Section 4 of the Colorado Constitution states:[6]
| “ | No person shall be a representative or senator who shall not have attained the age of twenty-five years, who shall not be a citizen of the United States, and who shall not for at least twelve months next preceding his election, have resided within the territory included in the limits of the district in which he shall be chosen.[7] | ” |
Historical party control
Democrats won control of the Colorado House of Representatives in 2012. In 2022, they won a 46-19 majority.
The table below shows the partisan history of the Colorado House following every general election from 1992 to 2022. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.
Colorado House of Representatives election results: 1992-2022
| Year | '92 | '94 | '96 | '98 | '00 | '02 | '04 | '06 | '08 | '10 | '12 | '14 | '16 | '18 | '20 | '22 |
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| Democrats | 31 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 46 |
| Republicans | 34 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 19 |
Before 1992
Between 1900 and 2022, the chamber changed partisan hands 19 times.
Trifecta history
A state government trifecta is a term that describes single party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, Colorado was under the following types of trifecta control:
- Democratic trifecta: 2007-2010, 2013-2014, 2019-2023
- Republican trifecta: 1999-2000, 2003-2004
- Divided government: 1992-1998, 2001-2002, 2005-2006, 2011-2012, 2015-2018
Colorado Party Control: 1992-2024
Twelve years of Democratic trifectas • Four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
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Elections
Elections by year
Colorado state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Colorado holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2024
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives will take place in 2024. The general election is on November 5, 2024. A primary is June 25, 2024. The filing deadline is March 19, 2024.
2022
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022. The filing deadline was March 15, 2022.
The Democratic Party expanded its majority in the 2022 general election, from 41-22 with two vacancies, to 46-19.
| Colorado House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 41 | 46 | |
| Republican Party | 22 | 19 | |
| Vacancy | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 65 | 65 | |
2020
Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 30, 2020. The filing deadline was March 17, 2020.
In the 2020 elections, Democrats maintained their majority of 41-24 in the Colorado House of Representatives.
| Colorado House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 41 | 41 | |
| Republican Party | 24 | 24 | |
| Total | 65 | 65 | |
2018
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2018. An open primary election took place on June 26, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 20, 2018 for major party candidates. There was an April 2, 2018, deadline for minor party candidates. There was a July 12, 2018, deadline for unaffiliated candidates.[8]
In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Colorado House of Representatives from 36-29 to 41-24.
| Colorado House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 36 | 41 | |
| Republican Party | 29 | 24 | |
| Total | 65 | 65 | |
2016
Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 4, 2016. All 65 seats in the Colorado House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.
The Colorado State Senate was one of 20 battleground chambers in 2016. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 34-31 majority. Democrats gained three seats in the election, giving them a 37-28 majority.
| Colorado House of Representatives | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 34 | 37 | |
| Republican Party | 31 | 28 | |
| Total | 65 | 65 | |
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2014Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 31, 2014. All 65 seats were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 37-28 majority. Democrats lost three seats in the election, giving them a 34-31 majority.
2012Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 26, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was April 2, 2012. All 65 seats were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 33-32 majority. Republicans lost five seats in the election, giving Democrats a 37-28 majority.
2010Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on August 10, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2010. All 65 seats were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 37-27 majority. Democrats lost five seats in the election, giving Republicans a 33-32 majority.
2008Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 65 seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 elections, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,735,632. The top 10 contributors were:[10]
2006Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 8, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 65 seats were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 elections, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $5,204,618. The top 10 contributors were:[11]
2004Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 10, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 65 seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 elections, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,743,809. The top 10 contributors were:[12]
2002Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 10, 2002, and a general election on November 2, 2002. All 65 seats were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 elections, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $5,389,097. The top 10 contributors were:[13]
2000Elections for the office of Colorado House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 8, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 65 seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 elections, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $3,743,809. The top 10 contributors were:[14]
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Term limits
- See also: State legislatures with term limits
The Colorado General Assembly is one of 16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted the Colorado Term Limits Act in 1990. That initiative said that Colorado representatives are subject to term limits of no more than four two-year terms.[15]
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Colorado General Assembly, then the political party that last held the seat is responsible for selecting a replacement.[16] A vacancy committee consisting of members representing the political party holding the vacant seat must conduct an election to appoint a replacement. The person selected to fill the vacant seat must be approved by a majority of the members of the vacancy committee. The committee must submit and certify their selection to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the vacancy. If, within those 30 days, the committee fails to certify a selection, the governor must select a candidate within five days that meets the appropriate qualifications. The person who is selected to fill the vacancy remains in the seat until the next scheduled general election.[17]
If the outgoing officeholder was politically unaffiliated, or was a member of a minor-party, nominations to fill the vacancy follow the nomination procedure for regularly scheduled general elections.
See sources: Colorado Art. 5, Sec. 2(3) Colorado Rev. Stat. §1-4-802 and Colorado Rev. Stat. §1-12-203
District map
- See also: Colorado state legislative districts
The state of Colorado has 65 state House districts. Each district elects one representative.
Use the interactive map below to find your district.
Redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Colorado
On November 6, 2018, Colorado voters approved two constitutional amendments, Amendment Y and Amendment Z, establishing separate non-politician commissions for congressional and state legislative redistricting. Each commission consists of four members belonging to the state's largest political party, four members belonging to the state's second-largest party, and four members belonging to no party. Commission members are appointed by a panel of three judges selected by the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. The amendment requires at least eight of the commission's 12 members, including at least two members not belonging to any political party, to approve a map.[18]
The Colorado Constitution requires that state legislative district boundaries "be contiguous, and that they be as compact as possible based on their total perimeter." In addition, "to the extent possible, districts must also preserve the integrity of counties, cities, towns and–where doing so does not conflict with other goals–communities of interest." There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.[19][20]
2020
On November 15, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court approved the state legislative redistricting plans approved by the state's Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission on October 11 and 12, 2021.[21] These maps took effect for Colorado’s 2022 state legislative elections.
The Colorado Sun's Thy Vo wrote that the House and Senate maps "appear to favor Democrats' maintaining their majority in the General Assembly."[21] Colorado Politics' Evan Wyloge wrote that the new maps created nine House districts where previous election results fell within a five percentage point margin and eight such Senate districts. At the time of approval, Democrats held a 42-23 majority in the House and a 20-15 majority in the Senate.[22]
District map before and after 2020 redistricting
Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Colorado State House Districts
until January 8, 2023
Click a district to compare boundaries.
Colorado State House Districts
starting January 9, 2023
Click a district to compare boundaries.
2010
Colorado's population increased from 4.30 million to 5.03 million between 2000 and 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.[23] Much of the state's 16.9 percent growth occurred in the I-25 corridor, on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Hispanic population growth accounted for roughly half of the increase. The Colorado Springs area and the southern Denver suburbs experienced the highest population growth rates.[24]
The 11 members of the Reapportionment Commission began working in May 2011, with public hearings set for June. Commission Chairman Mario Carrera, the only unaffiliated member of the commission, submitted his maps on September 14, explaining that they would make 11 Senate seats and 22 House seats competitive, of the 33 competitive seats, 17 were anticipated to be highly competitive. Additionally, under his proposal 24 of the 100 legislative districts would have at least 30 percent Hispanic voters.[25] On September 19 the Commission voted to pass Carrera's maps of state legislative districts. Democrats unanimously passed both maps, two Republicans voted against the Senate map and three voted against the House map. The Colorado Supreme Court rejected the new House and Senate maps on November 15 by a vote of 4-2, stating they were not sufficiently attentive to county boundaries.[26] The redistricting panel resumed efforts on November 28 to rework the new legislative maps.[27] The following day the commission voted to approve Democratic-drawn proposals for new House and Senate districts. On December 12, the state Supreme Court approved the maps.[28]
Sessions
Legislation
The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the Colorado House of Representatives has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the House to the Senate and legislation that has already been approved by both chambers and signed by the governor. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated by BillTrack50.
Dates of legislative sessions in Colorado by year
2024
- See also: 2024 Colorado legislative session and Dates of 2024 state legislative sessions
In 2024, the legislature is scheduled to convene on January 10, 2024, and adjourn on May 8, 2024.
2023
In 2023, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 9, 2023, and adjourn on May 8, 2023.
| Click [show] for past years' session dates. | |||
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2022In 2022, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 12, 2022, and adjourn on May 11, 2022. 2021In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 13, 2021, and adjourn on June 8, 2021. 2020In 2020, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 8, 2020, and adjourn on June 15, 2020.
Several state legislatures had their sessions impacted as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The Colorado State Legislature suspended its session, effective March 14, 2020, through May 26, 2020. The suspension had originally been scheduled to continue through March 30, 2020. The suspension was then subsequently extended, first to April 2, 2020, then to May 18, 2020, and then to May 26, 2020. The legislature adjourned on June 15, 2020.[29][30][31][32][33][34] 2019In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 4, 2019, through May 3, 2019. 2018In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 10, 2018, through May 9, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, click here. 2017
In 2017, the legislature was in session from January 11, 2017, through May 10, 2017. The legislature held a special session from October 2 to October 3. 2016
In 2016, the legislature was in session from January 13 through May 11. 2015
In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 7 through May 6.[35] Major issues in 2015Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included energy development, the medical marijuana industry, tax refunds, and gun restrictions passed during the 2013 legislative session.[36] 2014
In 2014, the legislature was in session from January 8 to May 7. Major issues in 2014Major issues during the 2014 legislative session included packages of bills for flood relief and wildfire mitigation.[37] 2013
In 2013, the legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9. Major issues in 2013Major issues during the 2013 legislative session included gun control, immigration reform, election reform, and the enactment of laws to regulate and tax legal marijuana.[38] 2012
In 2012, the legislature was in session from January 11 to May 9. A special session was held from May 14 to May 16.[39] 2011
In 2011, the legislature was in session from January 12 through May 11. 2010
In 2010, the legislature was in session from January 13th to May 12th. |
About legislative sessions in Colorado
The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.[40] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions, legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.
Article V of the Colorado Constitution establishes when the Colorado General Assembly, of which the House is a part, is to be in session. Section 7 of Article V states that the Assembly is to convene its regular session no later than the second Wednesday of January of each year. Regular sessions are not to exceed one hundred twenty calendar days.
Section 7 also states that the Governor of Colorado can convene special sessions of the General Assembly. Special sessions can also be convened by a two-thirds vote of the members of both legislative houses.
Legislative roles and procedures
Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includes veto overrides, the role of the legislature in the state budget, term limits, and procedures for filling membership vacancies.
Veto overrides
- See also: Veto overrides in state legislatures
State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in Colorado are listed below.
How many legislators are required to vote for an override? Two-thirds of members in both chambers
| Two-thirds of members in both chambers must vote to override a veto, which is 44 of the 65 members in the Colorado House of Representatives and 24 of the 35 members in the Colorado State Senate. Colorado is one of 36 states that requires a two-thirds vote from both of its legislative chambers to override a veto. |
Authority: Article IV, Section 11 of the Colorado Constitution
| "Every bill passed by the general assembly shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the governor. If he approve, he shall sign it, and thereupon it shall become a law; but if he do not approve, he shall return it, with his objections, to the house in which it originated, which house shall enter the objections at large upon its journal, and proceed to reconsider the bill. If then two thirds of the members elected agree to pass the same, it shall be sent, together with the objections, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of the members elected to that house, it shall become a law, notwithstanding the objections of the governor." |
Role in state budget
- See also: Colorado state budget and finances
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The state operates on an annual budget cycle. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:[41]
- Budget instructions are sent to state agencies in March.
- Agencies submit their budget requests to the governor in July.
- The governor submits his or her proposed budget to the state legislature in November.
- The legislature typically adopts a budget in April for the new fiscal year beginning July 1.
Colorado is one of 43 states in which the governor has line item veto authority.[41]
The governor is legally required to submit a balanced budget to the legislature, which must in turn adopt a balanced budget.[41]
Committees
Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.
- Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
- Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
- Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.
Ballotpedia covers standing and joint committees. The Colorado House of Representatives has 11 standing committees:
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Water Committee
- Energy and Environment Committee
- Health and Insurance Committee
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Business Affairs and Labor Committee
- House Education Committee
- House Finance Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services Committee
- State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Transportation and Local Government Committee
Constitutional amendments
In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process for referring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states, initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are also many other types of statewide measures.
The methods in which the Colorado Constitution can be amended:
- See also: Section 1 of Article V and Article XIX of the Colorado Constitution and Laws governing ballot measures in Colorado
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The Colorado Constitution provides three mechanisms for amending the state's constitution—a citizen-initiated process, a legislative process, and a state constitutional convention. Once on the ballot, a 55 percent supermajority vote is required for the approval of any constitutional amendment put on the ballot by the legislature or by a citizen initiative, except those that only remove language from the constitution, rather than adding language or changing existing language.
Initiative
- See also: Initiated constitutional amendment
An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends a state's constitution. There are 18 states that allow citizens to initiate constitutional amendments.
In Colorado, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 5% of the votes cast for the Colorado secretary of state in the preceding general election. Colorado has a distribution requirement for initiated amendments. Signatures must be collected from at least 2% of the registered voters who live in each of the 35 state Senate districts. A 55% vote is required for voter approval.
Combined initiated constitutional amendments and state statutes
A combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends both a state's constitution and state statute. There are at least two (2) states that allow citizens to initiate combined amendments and statutes.
In Colorado, the number of signatures required for a combined initiated constitutional amendment and state statute is equal to 5% of the votes cast for the Colorado secretary of state in the preceding general election. Colorado has a distribution requirement for initiated amendments. Signatures must be collected from at least 2% of the registered voters who live in each of the 35 state Senate districts. A 55% vote is required for voter approval.
Legislature
A two-thirds (66.67%) vote is required during one legislative session for the Colorado State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 44 votes in the Colorado House of Representatives and 24 votes in the Colorado State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
Convention
According to Article XIX of the Colorado Constitution, the state Legislature can refer a state constitutional convention question to the ballot. A two-thirds (66.67%) vote of legislators in each chamber is required.
2025 measures:
- See also: 2025 ballot measures
Certified:
- The following measures have been certified for the ballot.
No measures to list
Potential:
- The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2025.
No measures to list
2024 measures:
Below is a list of measures that were referred to the 2024 ballot by the legislature or that have made it approximately halfway through the process in the legislature for referral to the ballot in 2024.
- See also: Colorado 2024 ballot measures
Certified:
- The following measures have been certified for the ballot.
| Colorado Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Individual Unemployability Status Amendment | Democrats | Republicans | |||
| Senate: | Required: 24 | Yes votes: 34 (97.14%) | No votes: 0 (0.00%) | Yes: 23; No: 0 | Yes: 11; No: 0 |
| House: | Required: 44 | Yes votes: 62 (95.38%) | No votes: 0 (0.00%) | Yes: 44; No: 0 | Yes: 18; No: 0 |
| Colorado Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board Amendment | Democrats | Republicans | |||
| Senate: | Required: 24 | Yes votes: 35 (100.00%) | No votes: 0 (0.00%) | Yes: 23; No: 0 | Yes: 12; No: 0 |
| House: | Required: 44 | Yes votes: 60 (92.30%) | No votes: 3 (4.62%) | Yes: 44; No: 0 | Yes: 16; No: 3 |
Potential:
- The following measures have made it through one chamber—or one session for two session states—and may appear on the ballot in 2024.
No measures to list
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Colorado House of Representatives, "Legislators," accessed February 9, 2021
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Colorado Constitution - Article 5, Section 7," accessed February 9, 2021
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Colorado Constitution - Article 4, Section 1," accessed February 9, 2021
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Colorado Constitution - Article 4, Section 3," accessed February 9, 2021
- ↑ Colorado LegiSource, "Surprise! The 2019 Legislative Session Convening a Week Earlier," September 20, 2018
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "Article V - Legislative Department - Section 4," accessed January 25, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Colorado Secretary of State, "2018 Colorado Election Calendar," accessed September 5, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Colorado House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2008 Colorado candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2008 Colorado candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2004 Colorado candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2002 Colorado candidates
- ↑ Follow the Money, 2000 Colorado candidates
- ↑ LexisNexis, "Colorado Legal Resources," accessed February 10, 2021
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