2026 Colorado Ballot Measures

Agriculture and Food

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment X: Industrial Hemp Definition Passed

Budget, Spending and Taxes

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Proposition JJ: Retain Sports Betting Tax Revenue for Water Projects Measure Passed
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Proposition KK: Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Passed
Nov. 4, 2025 Colorado : Colorado Tax Deductions and Revenue for School Meals Measure Passed

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Amendment T: No Exception to Involuntary Servitude Prohibition Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment A: Prohibit Slavery and Involuntary Servitude in All Circumstances Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Amendment 76: Citizenship Qualification of Electors Passed

Constitution

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Referendum L: Age Qualification for Serving in General Assembly Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 59: Education Funding and TABOR Rebates Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Referendum N: Elimination of Obsolete Constitutional Provisions Regarding Intoxicating Liquor Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 52: Use of Severance Tax Revenue for Highways Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 56: Employer Responsibility for Health Insurance Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment 63: Health Care Choice Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment R: Exempt Possessory Interests in Real Property Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment 62: Application of the Term Person Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment 61: Limits on State and Local Government Borrowing Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment P: Regulation of Games of Chance Failed
Nov. 6, 2012 Colorado Amendment S: State Personnel System Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Colorado Amendment 64: Use and Regulation of Marijuana Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Colorado Amendment 65: Colorado Congressional Delegation to Support Campaign Finance Limits Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Amendment T: No Exception to Involuntary Servitude Prohibition Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Amendment U: Exempt Certain Possessory Interests From Property Taxes Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 98: Primary Elections Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 101: State Minimum Wage Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 143: New Cigarette and Tobacco Taxes Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 96: Requirements for Initiated Constitutional Amendments Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Amendment 76: Citizenship Qualification of Electors Passed

Economy and Fiscal

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2025 Colorado : Colorado Tax Deductions and Revenue for School Meals Measure Passed
Nov. 4, 2025 Colorado : Allow State to Retain Revenue From Proposition FF Measure Passed

Education

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 59: Education Funding and TABOR Rebates Failed
Nov. 5, 2019 Colorado Proposition CC: Retain revenue for education and transportation Failed

Elections

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Referendum O: Initiative Petition Requirements Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 54: Campaign Contributions from Certain Government Contractors Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Colorado Amendment 65: Colorado Congressional Delegation to Support Campaign Finance Limits Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 98: Primary Elections Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 140: Presidential Primary Election Passed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 96: Requirements for Initiated Constitutional Amendments Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Ammendment V: Lower Age Requirement for Members of the State Legislature Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment W: Election Ballot Format for Judicial Retention Elections Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment Y: Congressional Redistricting Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment Z: Legislative Redistricting Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment 75: Campaign Contributions Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 113: Adopt Agreement to Elect U.S. President By National Popular Vote Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Amendment 76: Citizenship Qualification of Electors Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 117: Voter Approval for Certain New State Enterprises Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Colorado SB22-222 Proposition GG: Colorado Include Income Tax Effects in Initiative Ballot Language Measure Passed
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Amendment K: Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines Failed
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Proposition 131: Concerning the Conduct of Elections Failed

Employment and Affirmative Action

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 56: Employer Responsibility for Health Insurance Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 57: Additional Remedies for Injured Employees Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 55: Allowable Reasons for Employee Discharge or Suspension Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 118: Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Passed

Energy

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Failed

Entitlements and the Safety Net

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 101: State Minimum Wage Passed

Environment

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Failed
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Proposition 127: Prohibit Hunting of Mountain Lion, Bobcat, and Lynx Failed

Executive Branch

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 113: Adopt Agreement to Elect U.S. President By National Popular Vote Passed

Federal, State and Local Relations

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment 63: Health Care Choice Failed
Nov. 3, 2026 Colorado Initiative 95: Colorado Notification of U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Certain Criminal Charges and Immigration Status Initiative Pending

Finance and Banking

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Proposition 111: Limitations on Payday Loans Passed

Government Operations

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 49: Allowable Government Paycheck Deductions Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment Q: Temporary Location for the State Seat of Government Passed
Nov. 6, 2012 Colorado Amendment S: State Personnel System Passed

Guns

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Proposition KK: Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax Passed

Health Insurance

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 20: State Health Care System Failed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 118: Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Passed

Health and Health Care

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 51: State Sales Tax Increase for Services for People with Developmental Disabilities Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 56: Employer Responsibility for Health Insurance Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment 63: Health Care Choice Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 106: Medical Aid in Dying Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition EE: Taxes on Nicotine Products Passed
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Amendment 79: Right to Abortion and Health Insurance Coverage Initiative Passed

Higher Education

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed
Nov. 1, 2011 Colorado Proposition 103: Temporary Tax Increase for Public Education Failed

Infrastructure

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Proposition 109: Authorize Bonds for Highway Projects Failed

Legal

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Proposition 102: Criteria for Release to Pretrial Services Programs Failed

Legislative Branch

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Referendum L: Age Qualification for Serving in General Assembly Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment Q: Temporary Location for the State Seat of Government Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Ammendment V: Lower Age Requirement for Members of the State Legislature Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment Y: Congressional Redistricting Passed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment Z: Legislative Redistricting Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 117: Voter Approval for Certain New State Enterprises Passed

Marijuana

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 6, 2012 Colorado Amendment 64: Use and Regulation of Marijuana Passed
Nov. 5, 2013 Colorado Proposition AA: Colorado Marijuana Excise Tax and Sales Tax Passed
Nov. 3, 2015 Colorado Proposition BB: Retain Revenue in Excess of Blue Book Estimate Passed

Marriage

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Amendment J: Constitutional Same-Sex Marriage Ban Amendment Passed

Minors and Children

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 59: Education Funding and TABOR Rebates Failed

Natural Resources

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 52: Use of Severance Tax Revenue for Highways Failed

Oil and Gas

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Proposition 112: Increased Setback Requirement for Oil and Natural Gas Development Failed

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed

Taxes

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 59: Education Funding and TABOR Rebates Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Referendum M: Elimination of Obsolete Constitutional Provisions Regarding Land Value Increase Passed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 51: State Sales Tax Increase for Services for People with Developmental Disabilities Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment R: Exempt Possessory Interests in Real Property Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Amendment 60: Property Taxes Failed
Nov. 1, 2011 Colorado Proposition 103: Temporary Tax Increase for Public Education Failed
Nov. 5, 2013 Colorado Proposition AA: Colorado Marijuana Excise Tax and Sales Tax Passed
Nov. 4, 2014 Colorado Amendment 68: Shall State Taxes be Increased $114,500,000 Annually in the First Full Fiscal Year, and by Such Amounts that are Raised Thereafter, by Imposing a New Tax on Authorized Horse Racetracks' Adjusted Gross Proceeds from Limited Gaming to Increase Statewide Funding for K-12 Education, and, in Connection T Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Amendment U: Exempt Certain Possessory Interests From Property Taxes Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 143: New Cigarette and Tobacco Taxes Failed
Nov. 8, 2016 Colorado Proposed Initiative 20: State Health Care System Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Amendment 73: Funding for Public Schools Failed
Nov. 6, 2018 Colorado Proposition 110: Authorize Sales Tax and Bonds for Transportation Projects Failed
Nov. 5, 2019 Colorado Proposition DD: Authorize and tax sports betting Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Amendment B: Repeal Gallagher Amendment Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition EE: Taxes on Nicotine Products Passed
Nov. 3, 2020 Colorado Proposition 116: State Income Tax Rate Reduction Passed
Nov. 2, 2021 Colorado PROPOSITION 120: Property Tax Assessment Rate Reduction and Voter-Approved Revenue Change Failed
Nov. 8, 2022 Colorado HCR1003 - Amendment E: Colorado Homestead Exemption to Surviving Spouses of U.S. Armed Forces Members and Veterans Amendment Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Colorado Initiative - Proposition 121: State Income Tax Rate Reduction Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Colorado HB22-1414 Proposition FF: Colorado Reduce Income Tax Deduction Amounts to Fund School Meals Program Measure Passed
Nov. 8, 2022 Colorado SB22-222 Proposition GG: Colorado Include Income Tax Effects in Initiative Ballot Language Measure Passed
Nov. 7, 2023 Colorado Proposition EE: Tobacco and Nicotine Product Tax Revenue Measure Passed
Nov. 5, 2024 Colorado Amendment G: Colorado Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Individual Unemployability Status Amendment Passed

Technology and Communication

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Proposition 101: Income, Vehicle, and Telecommunication Taxes and Fees Failed

Transportation

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 58: Severance Taxes on the Oil and Natural Gas Industry Failed
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 52: Use of Severance Tax Revenue for Highways Failed
Nov. 2, 2010 Colorado Proposition 101: Income, Vehicle, and Telecommunication Taxes and Fees Failed
Nov. 5, 2019 Colorado Proposition CC: Retain revenue for education and transportation Failed

Women

Election Date State Title Outcome
Nov. 4, 2008 Colorado Amendment 46: Discrimination and Preferential Treatment by the State Failed
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