The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights stirs growing impatience

By: Quentin Young

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 837

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights is an irrational, far-right, arguably unconstitutional handicap on Colorado’s ability to thrive and self-govern. And those detriments recently became more apparent as the state Legislature faced massive budget shortfalls.

TABOR, passed by voters in 1992, allows government revenue and spending to increase only according to inflation and population growth, and any money beyond the revenue “cap” must be returned to taxpayers. The measure also requires voter approval for …

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