Colorado Nuclear Plant Amendment, Issue 3 (1976)

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Colorado Issue 3 (1976) was an initiated constitutional amendment to Article XVIII, regarding approval of any changes of nuclear or other such facilities, in the November 4, 1976 election ballot in Colorado, where it was rejected.

Election results

Colorado Issue 3 (1976)
Result		Votes	Percentage
d No		734,843	70.7%
Yes		305,142	29.3%

Election Results via: The Colorado Legislative Council

Text of the measure

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An Amendment to Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution requiring approval by two thirds of each House of the General Assembly prior to any construction or modification of a nuclear power plant or related facility; providing that prior to any vote, the General Assembly must conduct extensive hearings throughout the state concerning the safe operation of such plant or facility; and requiring the waiver of federally imposed limits on liability for damage resulting from the operation of any such plant or facility.

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See also

• List of Colorado ballot measures
• Colorado 1976 ballot measures
• 1976 ballot measures

External links

• "Legislative State Council", "Ballot History"

References

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