Amendment K - Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines

Summary

Amendment K proposes amending the Colorado Constitution to: make deadlines one week earlier for citizens to submit signatures for initiative and referendum petitions, and for judges to file declarations of intent to seek another term; and require that the content of ballot measures be published in local newspapers 30 days earlier than under current law.

A "yes" vote on Amendment K results in earlier deadlines for certain election filings and the publication of ballot measures in newspapers.

A "no" vote on Amendment K maintains current constitutional deadlines for election filings and the publication of ballot measures in newspapers.

Arguments

"For some initiatives, Amendment K gives citizens less time to collect signatures and file petitions. Extra time for election officials should not make it more difficult for citizens seeking to change state laws. The content of ballot measures is already publicly available and is often covered by the media. More time for this mandatory publication is unnecessary." - CO Legislative Hearings Comments, in opposition to Amendment K (Learn more)

"Election deadlines are tight, especially to send ballots to military and overseas voters. Amendment K gives election officials more time to format, translate, and review ballots for accuracy before they are sent to voters. Time for this work is particularly important as ballots grow longer and more complex. It also ensures that newspapers publish the content of ballot measures sooner and before voters receive their ballots." - CO Legislative Hearings Comments, in support of Amendment K (Learn more)

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