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Colorado 1988 ballot measures
In 1988, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 8.
- Four were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Four were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (75%) and rejected two (25%).
On the ballot
November 8, 1988
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Establish English as the official language of Colorado |
|
829,617 (61%) |
527,053 (39%) |
|
| Amendment No. 2 | Establish procedures for reimbursement when recall elections are called. |
|
645,002 (54%) |
551,118 (46%) |
|
| Amendment No. 3 | Limit regular sessions of the General Assembly to 120 days. |
|
641,363 (52%) |
584,359 (48%) |
|
| Amendment No. 4 | Allow the General Assembly to add limits to the number of hours miners can work in one day and remove obsolete provisions. |
|
799,250 (67%) |
389,906 (33%) |
|
| Amendment No. 5 | Establish a property tax exemption for nonproducing unpatented mining claims. |
|
624,021 (52%) |
578,295 (48%) |
|
| Amendment No. 6 | Require voter approval for certain tax increases, restrict certain taxes, and limit increases to state spending. |
|
567,884 (42%) |
778,075 (58%) |
|
| Amendment No. 8 | Require committee hearings for all bills and establish timelines for such. |
|
852,448 (72%) |
332,159 (28%) |
|
| Initiative 7 | Restore public funding for abortions. |
|
534,070 (40%) |
809,078 (60%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 1988 ballot measures
External links
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