Secretary of State Jena Griswold has officially certified the 2024 election ballot in Colorado, which includes 14 statewide ballot measures. Half of these measures were referred by the legislature, while the other half were initiated by citizens. Some of the key measures on the ballot include Amendment G, which expands property tax deductions for disabled veteran homeowners, and Amendment H, which aims to reform the judicial discipline process.
Another significant measure is Amendment J, which seeks to overturn a 2006 ban on same-sex marriages. The issue committee Freedom to Marry Colorado has raised funds to support this measure. Proposition JJ will allow the state to retain and spend all sports betting tax revenue for water conservation projects. The issue committee Yes on JJ has raised nearly $500,000 to support this measure.
Amendment 79 enshrines the right to abortion in the Colorado Constitution, while Proposition 127 seeks to prohibit the hunting of bobcats, mountain lions, and lynx in the state. Proposals like Proposition 129, which creates a new role in the veterinary field, and Proposition 131, which changes Colorado’s primary system to an open system, are also on the ballot.
Various issue committees and organizations are backing or opposing these measures, with significant funding raised on both sides. The ballot measures cover a wide range of issues, from social rights to public safety, education, and wildlife conservation. Voters are encouraged to study each measure carefully and make informed decisions at the polls.
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