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Introduced
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Passed
06/21/2021
06/21/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/07/2021
07/07/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING VOTER TRANSPARENCY REQUIREMENTS TO INCREASE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FISCAL IMPACT OF STATEWIDE BALLOT MEASURES THAT WOULD RESULT IN A CHANGE IN DISTRICT REVENUE, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Ballot Measure Fiscal Transparency Act of 2021", aims to increase transparency around the fiscal impact of statewide ballot measures in Colorado. Key provisions include:
1. Requiring the ballot title for measures that reduce state or local tax revenue to include specific details on the projected revenue reduction and its impact on state or local government expenditures and public services.
2. Requiring the ballot information booklet to include a table showing the estimated tax burden changes for different income categories if a measure would increase or decrease individual income tax or state sales tax revenue.
3. Providing an appropriation of $7,865 to the legislative department and $36,000 to the Department of State to implement the new requirements.
The bill is intended to help Colorado voters better understand the potential fiscal implications of ballot measures before casting their votes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (48)
Chris Kennedy (D)*,
Dominick Moreno (D)*,
Brittany Pettersen (D)*,
Michael Weissman (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Tracey Bernett (D),
Shannon Bird (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Janet Buckner (D),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Kerry Donovan (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Daneya Esgar (D),
Thomas Exum (D),
Steve Fenberg (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Alec Garnett (D),
Joann Ginal (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez (D),
Matthew Gray (D),
Leslie Herod (D),
Edie Hooton (D),
Dominique Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Chris Kolker (D),
Pete Lee (D),
Susan Lontine (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
Kyle Mullica (D),
David Ortiz (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Faith Winter (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 07/07/2021)
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