Ballot & Blue Book
Ballot Information Booklet (Blue Book)
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Note: The 2012 Blue Book is the most recent blue book published by the Legislative Council Staff.
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| 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. 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 analysis may also include any other information that will help voters understand the purpose and effect of a measure. |
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Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare the ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue will appear on the ballot.
Initiatives Filed
2013-2014 Initiatives Filed - This link provides a breakdown of where a proposed initiative is in the process. The original language and the review and comment memo are available here. The text of a measure submitted to the Title Board is available from the Secretary of State's office.
- 2011-2012 Initiatives Filed
- 2009-2010 Initiatives Filed
- 2007-2008 Initiatives Filed
- 2005-2006 Initiatives Filed
- 2003-2004 Initiatives Filed
About the Initiative Process
- Initiative Process - A description of the guidelines a proposal must meet to be certified for the General Election ballot.
- Guide for Writing an Initiative - A style sheet that provides information on the format and style of proposed initiatives.
- Blue Book - This booklet provides information on the statewide measures on the November 2, ballot and on the judges that are on the ballot for retention in your area.
- Secretary of State Election Center - Information about past and present elections, title-setting calendar, and ballot related deadlines.
Historical Ballot Information
Ballot Issues - English, Español
Electronic access to earlier ballot information booklets is available from the University of Denver Westminster Law Library at: http://www.law.du.edu/index.php/library/library-services/digital-collections/colorado-legislative-process .
Ballot Issue History - A chronological listing of initiated and referred constitutional and statutory amendments since 1908.
