§ 1-13.5-1408. Ballot Questions and Ballot Issues – How Contested
(1) The results of an election on any ballot question or ballot issue may be contested in the manner provided by this part 14. The grounds for such contest are those grounds set forth in section 1-13.5-1401 (1)(b), (1)(c), and (1)(d). The contestee is the appropriate election official. In addition to other matters required to […]
§ 1-13.5-1501. Controversies
(1) When any controversy arises between any official charged with any duty or function under this article and any candidate or other person, the district court, upon the filing of a verified petition by any such official or person setting forth in concise form the nature of the controversy and the relief sought, shall issue […]
§ 1-13.5-1601. Applicability of Criminal Penalties
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except for parts 2 and 3 of article 13 of this title, election offenses and penalties described under article 13 of this title apply to elections conducted under this article. Source: L. 2014: Entire article added, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 57, § 6, effective February 18. […]
§ 1-40-101. Legislative Declaration
(1) The general assembly declares that it is not the intention of this article to limit or abridge in any manner the powers reserved to the people in the initiative and referendum, but rather to properly safeguard, protect, and preserve inviolate for them these modern instrumentalities of democratic government. (2) (a) The general assembly finds, […]
§ 1-40-102. Definitions
As used in this article 40, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Ballot issue” means a nonrecall, citizen-initiated petition or legislatively-referred measure which is authorized by the state constitution, including a question as defined in sections 1-41-102 (3) and 1-41-103 (3), enacted in Senate Bill 93-98. (2) “Ballot title” means the language which is printed […]
§ 1-40-103. Applicability of Article
(1) This article shall apply to all state ballot issues that are authorized by the state constitution unless otherwise provided by statute, charter, or ordinance. (2) The laws pertaining to municipal initiatives, referenda, and referred measures are governed by the provisions of article 11 of title 31, C.R.S. (3) The laws pertaining to county petitions […]
§ 1-40-104. Designated Representatives
At the time of any filing of a draft as provided in this article, the proponents shall designate the names and mailing addresses of two persons who shall represent the proponents in all matters affecting the petition and to whom all notices or information concerning the petition shall be mailed. Source: L. 93: Entire article […]
§ 1-40-105. Filing Procedure – Review and Comment Meeting – Amendments – Filing With Secretary of State
(1) The original typewritten draft of every initiative petition for a proposed law or amendment to the state constitution to be enacted by the people, before it is signed by any elector, shall be submitted by the proponents of the petition to the directors of the legislative council and the office of legislative legal services […]
§ 1-40-105.5. Initial Fiscal Impact Statement – Definition
(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “director” means the director of research of the legislative council of the general assembly. (1.5) (a) For every initiated measure properly submitted to the title board, the director shall prepare a fiscal summary that consists of the following information: (I) A description of the […]
§ 1-40-106. Title Board – Meetings – Ballot Title – Initiative and Referendum – Definitions
(1) For ballot issues, beginning with the first submission of a draft after an election, the secretary of state shall convene a title board consisting of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the director of the office of legislative legal services or their designees. The title board, by majority vote, shall proceed to […]