Seismic Ballot Decisions

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On October 11, 2024 Colorado ballot issues will be examined by a panel of experts and media hosted by UC Denver School of Public Affairs. Seven citizen initiatives and seven referred by the legislature are on the ballot. Pollster and Senior Fellow, Floyd Ciruli, will moderate this panel.

Along with a proliferation of issues this year are the wide range of topics and level of impact from narrow to several affecting the entire state’s policy and political process. Is this the best way to legislate tax, governing, biology and culture policy? What are the downsides?

Crime & justice
• Change judicial procedures
• Restrict bail for murder
• Narrow parole for violent crime
• Fund law enforcement
• Tax firearms and ammunition

Animals
• Ban mountain lion, bobcat, lynx hunting
• Add veterinary associates

Elections
• Create all candidate, open primary / ranked choice voting

School policy
• Add right to school choice

Marriage / abortion
• Repeal marriage definition
• Add right to abortion and funding

Miscellaneous
• Change initiative deadlines
• Change property tax for disabled veterans
• Increase sports betting revenues for water projects

Check out the CU Denver School of Public Affairs’ website for more information and register today to attend panel here.

The Colorado Ballot: Seismic Decisions
October 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
1380 Lawrence St., Suite 200, Denver, Colorado