Colorado 1980 ballot measures
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In 1980, voters decided on six statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 4.
- Two were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Two were initiated state statutes.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved four (66.67%) and rejected two (33.33%).
On the ballot
November 4, 1980
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment No. 1 | Establish provisions relating to signatures for initiatives and referendums and create new provisions relating to initiatives and referendums. |
|
638,731 (60%) |
423,322 (40%) |
|
| Amendment No. 2 | Allow the General Assembly to conduct a state-supervised lottery to generate funds for the State Conservation Trust Fund. |
|
660,213 (60%) |
443,289 (40%) |
|
| Amendment No. 3 | Establish procedures for municipalities to acquire unincorporated land through annexation. |
|
601,302 (57%) |
460,084 (43%) |
|
| Amendment No. 4 | Allow for the sale of real estate while preventing lenders from accelerating the debt on the real estate or from altering the terms and conditions of the indebtedness or security interest. |
|
381,821 (34%) |
745,625 (66%) |
|
| Amendment No. 5 | Allow commercial banks to request the ability to establish one or more branches. |
|
292,323 (26%) |
850,454 (74%) |
|
| Amendment No. 6 | Establish the election of a 15-member board of directors for the Regional Transportation District. |
|
570,049 (56%) |
444,902 (44%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 1980 ballot measures
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