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CO HR1008

CO HR1008
Affirm Commitment to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights


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Introduced
04/13/2026
In Committee
04/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

26-1008 CONCERNING SUPPORTING THE TAXPAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AFFIRMING TAXPAYER CONSENT AND BALLOT TRANSPARENCY AND CONDEMNING PRACTICES THAT CIRCUMVENT VOTER APPROVAL.

AI Summary

This resolution reaffirms support for the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), a 1992 Colorado constitutional amendment designed to ensure taxpayers are involved in major fiscal decisions and that government spending is transparent and accountable. TABOR requires voter consent for tax increases, debt, and policy changes that increase revenue, and mandates clear information be provided to voters on ballots and election notices to allow for informed decisions. The resolution condemns practices that undermine these requirements by obscuring fiscal information or circumventing voter approval, emphasizing that ballot measures must accurately disclose their financial impact to uphold the principles of taxpayer consent and fiscal accountability.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Hearing (13:30:00 4/20/2026 Room LSB-A) (on 04/20/2026)

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