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Colorado 1978 ballot measures
In 1978, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 7.
- One was a initiated constitutional amendment.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1978
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Amendment No. 1 | Establish a vacancy committee to fill vacancies in the office of county commissioner. |
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442,071 (66%) |
226,432 (34%) |
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Amendment No. 2 | Limit increases on annual per capita expenditures by the state and local governments. |
|
295,616 (41%) |
420,759 (59%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 1978 ballot measures
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