Analysis of 1996 Ballot Proposals

This publication provides information relating to a ballot measure to be decided at the 1996 general election. It has been prepared by the Colorado Legislative Council pursuant to provisions of the Colorado Constitution and the Colorado statutes. Referenda A, B, C, and D are referred by the General Assembly. Amendments 11 through 18 are measures initiated by the people.

A constitutional amendment adopted by the voters in the 1994 general election requires that the nonpartisan research staff of the General Assembly prepare and distribute to active registered voters a ballot information booklet. The booklet is to include the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each statewide measure. Forward to Table of Contents

The analyses of the ballot proposals sets forth the provisions of the proposal, with general comments on their application and effect. Careful consideration has been given to the arguments for and against the proposals in an effort to fairly represent both sides of the issues. Major arguments have been summarized so that each citizen may decide the relative merits of each proposal.

The Legislative Council takes no position with respect to the merits of the proposals. In listing the "arguments for" and "arguments against", the Council is merely describing the arguments relating to the proposals. The quantity or quality of the "for" or "against" paragraphs listed for the proposals should not be interpreted as an indication of the Legislative Council position.

Respectfully submitted,

Senator Tom Norton
Chairman
Colorado Legislative Council

Executive Committee:
Sen. Tom Norton, Chairman; Rep. Chuck Berry, Vice Chairman; Sen. Michael Feeley; Sen. Jeffrey Wells; Rep. Tim Foster; Rep. Peggy Kerns.

Committee:
Sen. Tom Norton, Chairman; Rep. Chuck Berry, Vice Chairman; Sen. Tilman Bishop; Sen. Michael Feeley; Sen. Rob Hernandez; Sen. Bob Martinez; Sen. Ray Powers; Sen. Bill Schroeder; Sen. Bill Thiebaut; Sen. Jeffrey Wells; Rep. Vickie Agler; Rep. Tim Foster; Rep. Jeanne Faatz; Rep. Peggy Kerns; Rep. Phil Pankey; Rep. Peggy Reeves; Rep. Paul Schauer; Rep. Carol Snyder.

Staff:
Charles S. Brown, Director; David Hite, Deputy Director; Stanley D. Elofson, Ass't. Director.