​Spending impact would be given prominent place in ballot initiatives under Colorado bill

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 515

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago


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A bill being advanced by Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly would add another wrinkle to the state’s fitful efforts at fiscal policy through the ballot box.

Under House Bill 26-1084, the “title” of citizen-initiated ballot measures — the paragraph-length text that appears on ballots and petition forms — would be required to include language estimating how state spending would be impacted if the measure is approved.

In a committee hearing Tuesday, state Sen. …

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