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Colorado 1974 ballot measures
In 1974, voters decided on ten statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 4.
- Four were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Six were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved ten (100%) and rejected zero (0%).
On the ballot
November 4, 1974
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment No. 10 | Prohibit the detonation of nuclear devices in Colorado and require that the governor assign a state agency to ensure financial resources to repay damages as a result of the nuclear detonation. |
|
399,818 (58%) |
291,284 (42%) |
|
| Amendment No. 1 | Revise provisions relating to the annexation of city and city and county land and allow the General Assembly to revise provisions relating to county boundaries. |
|
409,174 (58%) |
292,040 (42%) |
|
| Amendment No. 2 | Require the death penalty in certain class 1 felony cases. |
|
451,403 (61%) |
286,805 (39%) |
|
| Amendment No. 3 | Revise the requirements of what is required in the State Treasurer's quarterly reports. |
|
425,505 (63%) |
247,141 (37%) |
|
| Amendment No. 4 | Allow cities and towns to become joint owners or shareholders of public and private companies for the purpose of developing energy resources. |
|
481,513 (83%) |
100,360 (17%) |
|
| Amendment No. 5 | Create a boundary control commission to regulate the annexation of land to the city and county of Denver. |
|
397,442 (61%) |
252,256 (39%) |
|
| Amendment No. 6 | Establish procedures for vacancies in the state executive department and allow the General Assembly to call special sessions. |
|
386,284 (60%) |
257,967 (40%) |
|
| Amendment No. 7 | Require all excise taxes collected on aviation fuel be used for aviation purposes. |
|
375,390 (56%) |
293,430 (44%) |
|
| Amendment No. 8 | Prohibit the transportation of students to any public schools for the purpose of racial balance of students at such schools. |
|
485,536 (69%) |
220,842 (31%) |
|
| Amendment No. 9 | Establish the Colorado Reapportionment Commission to create legislative district boundaries after each federal census. |
|
386,725 (60%) |
255,725 (40%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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