Ballot & Blue Book
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. 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.
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.
Historical Ballot Information Booklets
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 Once you are at the home page search for "Blue Book".
Ballot Analysis
Initiatives Filed
- 2009-2010 Initiatives Filed -Breakdown of where a proposed initiative is in process. Original language and review and comment memo available here. The text of measures submitted to the Title Board is available from the Secretary of State's office.
About the Initiative Process
- Initiative Process - A description of the guidelines a proposal must meet to be certified for the General Election ballot.
- Initiative Rules - Rules for submitting initiatives to Legislative Council and Office of Legislative Legal Services for review and comment.
- Guide for Writing an Initiative - A style sheet that provides information on the format and style of proposed initiatives.
- Ballot Analysis - Reasons we provide ballot information.
- Blue Book - This booklet provides information on the statewide measures on the November 4, 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.
- Ballot Issue History - A chronological listing of initiated and referred constitutional and statutory amendments since 1964.
- Historical Initiatives Filed
Click the arrow to get a list of Fiscal Impact Statements
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