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Colorado 1960 ballot measures
In 1960, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 8.
- Three were initiated constitutional amendments.
- One was an initiated state statute.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved zero (0%) and rejected six (100%).
On the ballot
November 8, 1960
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal No. 1 | Amend the state constitution relating to state civil service and the civil service commission. |
|
214,956 (39%) |
342,352 (61%) |
|
| Proposal No. 2 | Allow counties to make changes to the selection process and positions of their local officers. |
|
231,025 (41%) |
328,242 (59%) |
|
| Proposal No. 3 | Create the Colorado Wildlife Management Commission to regulate wildlife resources and create a Department of Wildlife Conservation to create regulations. |
|
190,366 (31%) |
419,048 (69%) |
|
| Proposal No. 4 | Establish that the standard time in Colorado advance one hour from 1:00 AM on the last Sunday in April until to 2:00 AM on the last Sunday in September. |
|
280,115 (45%) |
336,033 (55%) |
|
| Proposal No. 5 | Allow counties, cities and counties, cities, and towns to impose a retail tax for local purposes. |
|
200,566 (33%) |
403,470 (67%) |
|
| Proposal No. 7 | Allow the governor to appoint an administrative officer to each of 12 departments and exempt them from the state's classified civil service. |
|
170,736 (28%) |
430,394 (72%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 1960 ballot measures
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