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Colorado 2008 ballot measures
In 2008, voters decided on 14 statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 4.
- Eight were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two were initiated state statutes.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (28.57%) and rejected ten (71.43%).
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 46 | Establish that the state may not discriminate or give preferential treatment to anyone on the basis of a variety of characteristics. |
|
1,102,046 (49%) |
1,138,134 (51%) |
|
| Amendment 47 | Prohibit the requirement that one be a member of a labor union as a condition of their employment. |
|
1,003,056 (44%) |
1,282,501 (56%) |
|
| Amendment 48 | Add language to the constitution stating that "the terms 'person' or 'persons' shall include any human being from the moment of fertilization" |
|
618,779 (27%) |
1,691,237 (73%) |
|
| Amendment 49 | Prohibit public employee paycheck deductions with certain exceptions |
|
882,428 (39%) |
1,366,620 (61%) |
|
| Amendment 50 | Amend regulations related to gambling operations and amend provisions related to the taxes collected through the gaming tax. |
|
1,330,566 (59%) |
936,254 (41%) |
|
| Amendment 51 | Increase the state sales tax and use funds from the sales tax increase to fund services for people with developmental disabilities. |
|
853,211 (38%) |
1,414,065 (62%) |
|
| Amendment 52 | Apportion some taxes collected from companies that extract nonrenewable natural resources (the severance tax) to highway projects. |
|
790,124 (36%) |
1,418,009 (64%) |
|
| Amendment 54 | Establish limitations on campaign contributions for government contractors. |
|
1,130,098 (51%) |
1,076,694 (49%) |
|
| Amendment 58 | Increase the tax on companies that extract nonrenewable natural resources (a severance tax) and use these funds for specific purposes. |
|
944,191 (42%) |
1,306,782 (58%) |
|
| Amendment 59 | Spend excess funds collected by the state to be spent on public education. |
|
1,010,409 (46%) |
1,201,220 (54%) |
|
| Initiative 50 |
|
1,330,566 (59%) |
936,254 (41%) |
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| Referendum L | Lower the age from serving in the state legislature from 25 to 21. |
|
1,010,896 (47%) |
1,162,296 (53%) |
|
| Referendum M | Remove an obsolete constitutional provision relating to land value increases. |
|
1,307,770 (62%) |
792,678 (38%) |
|
| Referendum N | Repeal obsolete provisions relating to alcohol. |
|
1,449,383 (69%) |
658,684 (31%) |
|
| Referendum O | Adjust provisions relating to putting citizens' initiatives on the ballot. |
|
1,004,925 (47%) |
1,110,877 (53%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
External links
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