Colorado 1952 ballot measures
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Six statewide ballot measures were on the November 4, 1952 ballot in Colorado.
- Three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two measure were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One measure was an initiated state statute.
- One measures was approved and five were defeated.
On the ballot
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Amend constitutional provisions relating to the judicial department |
|
223,365 (58%) |
159,883 (42%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Amend the constitution to modify provisions relating to public utilities. |
|
173,652 (46%) |
203,732 (54%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Amend constitutional provisions relating to revenue and exempting certain property from taxes |
|
96,584 (26%) |
279,682 (74%) |
|
| Amendment 4 | Levy a 5% severance tax on petroleum oil, mineral oil, oil from shale, and natural gas produced in the state, with revenues dedicated to public schools and 3% reserved for administration |
|
177,125 (36%) |
315,392 (64%) |
|
| Amendment 6 | Legalize owning and operating slot machines, except where prohibited by local ordinances and charters, and establishing a $125 quarterly license fee per machine, with revenue dedicated to state and local governments |
|
152,570 (32%) |
324,548 (68%) |
|
| Measure 5 | Limit municipal firefighters to working 60 hours per week, with exceptions for department heads and emergencies, and establishing penalties for violations |
|
169,126 (39%) |
266,275 (61%) |
See also
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