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Colorado 1970 ballot measures
From Ballotpedia
1972 →
← 1968
In 1970, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 3.
- Five were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%).
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment No. 5 | Reduce the state's voter residency requirement from one year to three months and provide that persons residing on federal land could not be denied the right to vote |
|
336,977 (65%) |
184,694 (35%) |
|
| Amendment No. 1 | Exempt the heads of principal departments of the executive branch from the state civil service requirements. |
|
293,621 (57%) |
219,639 (43%) |
|
| Amendment No. 2 | Establish a state personnel system in the Department of Personnel and create a system of probationary periods for people appointed to positions. |
|
346,663 (66%) |
175,076 (34%) |
|
| Amendment No. 3 | Authorize the state legislature to provide for service authorities for government needs and revise provisions relating to home rule charters. |
|
325,512 (66%) |
170,986 (34%) |
|
| Amendment No. 4 | Lower the voting age from 21 to 19 and reduce residency requirements from one year to six months. |
|
240,622 (45%) |
291,858 (55%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 1970 ballot measures
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