HCR 26-1005

HCR 26-1005 is a bill in Colorado that would change the state constitution to prevent legislators from serving a full term if they were appointed to fill a vacancy for part of that same term. This means someone who steps into an open seat and serves until the next election wouldn't be allowed to run for or serve the remaining term after winning the regular election. The bill needs at least 55% voter approval in the 2026 general election to become law, which means it won't take effect immediately even if passed by voters.

Official Summary

If approved by at least 55% of the voters of the state voting on the issue at the 2026 general election, the concurrent resolution amends the Colorado constitution to prohibit a person from being a state representative or senator for a term of office that immediately follows a term for which the person was appointed to fill a vacancy in the general assembly for that office.(Note: This summary applies to this concurrent resolution as introduced.)

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