Colorado Changes to State Debt Limit Amendment (1888)
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| Topic Bond issue requirements and Debt limits |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Colorado Changes to State Debt Limit Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Colorado on November 6, 1888. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported amending Section 8 of Article XI of the Colorado Constitution to allow the state to contract debt for specified purposes, set limits on the amount of debt based on property valuation, and authorize an additional loan of up to $600,000 to pay state obligations outstanding on Dec. 31, 1888. |
A "no" vote opposed amending Section 8 of Article XI of the Colorado Constitution to allow the state to contract debt for specified purposes, set limits on the amount of debt based on property valuation, and authorize an additional loan of up to $600,000 to pay state obligations outstanding on Dec. 31, 1888. |
Election results
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 11,990 | 42.94% | ||
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15,933 | 57.06% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Changes to State Debt Limit Amendment was as follows:
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Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Colorado Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Colorado State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
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