Colorado's November Ballot: Seven Citizen Initiatives to Watch
From Abortion Rights to Ranked-Choice Voting, Here's What You Need to Know
Colorado voters will have their say on several key issues this November, with seven citizen initiatives on the ballot.
These initiatives cover a wide range of topics, from abortion rights to ranked-choice voting to healthcare.
Here's a closer look at each initiative:
1. Abortion Rights
Amendment 72 would enshrine the right to abortion in the Colorado Constitution.
The amendment would overturn a 1982 state law that criminalizes abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother.
2. Ranked-Choice Voting
Amendment F would implement ranked-choice voting for statewide elections.
Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to the remaining candidates based on voters' second choices.
3. Healthcare
Amendment E would create a state-run public health insurance option.
The amendment would allow Coloradans to buy into a public health insurance plan that would be similar to Medicare. The plan would be available to all Coloradans, regardless of income or employment status.
4. Housing
Amendment D would make it easier to build affordable housing.
The amendment would exempt affordable housing developments from certain zoning restrictions. It would also create a new fund to help finance affordable housing.
5. Education
Amendment C would increase funding for K-12 education.
The amendment would raise the state income tax by 0.25% to generate an additional $1 billion for K-12 education. The money would be used to increase teacher salaries, reduce class sizes, and expand early childhood education programs.
6. Transportation
Initiative 121 would increase funding for transportation projects.
The initiative would increase the state sales tax by 0.25% to generate an additional $1 billion for transportation projects. The money would be used to improve roads, bridges, and public transit.
7. Criminal Justice
Initiative 122 would decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms.
The initiative would make it legal to possess, use, and grow psilocybin mushrooms for personal use. It would also allow for the creation of licensed businesses that could sell psilocybin products.
These are just a few of the key issues that Colorado voters will be deciding on this November. Make sure to do your research and vote informed on these important issues.
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