Colorado 1986 ballot measures
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In 1986, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Colorado on November 6.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%).
On the ballot
November 6, 1986
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment No. 1 | Eliminate the state personnel board and establish exemptions to the state personnel system. |
|
461,004 (49%) |
488,226 (51%) |
|
| Amendment No. 2 | Establish provisions relating to the setting of salaries for county officers. |
|
406,960 (45%) |
492,511 (55%) |
|
| Amendment No. 3 | Establish that electors of a home rule municipality may require, through initiative or referendum, an election for the granting of a franchise. |
|
455,053 (53%) |
396,738 (47%) |
|
| Amendment No. 4 | Require new or increased taxes to be approved by voters and require the state provide funding to political subdivisions when the state mandates an increase in spending by the political subdivision. |
|
375,097 (38%) |
625,158 (62%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Colorado
- List of Colorado ballot measures
- 1986 ballot measures
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