HB 26-1293
signedModernization of Requirements for Ballot Information Booklet
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedHouse Bill 26-1293 updates the requirements for the ballot information booklet used by voters in Colorado. It removes outdated and unnecessary language from the booklet and streamlines its content to make it clearer and more modern. The bill also gets rid of old rules related to a specific fund that was no longer needed after 2010. Since the bill has been signed, these changes are now law and will affect how ballot booklets are created and distributed in future elections.
Official Summary
The act amends the statutory requirements for the ballot information booklet (booklet) to conform with modern drafting practices and to remove antiquated and redundant language from the booklet's required text. The act also repeals obsolete provisions regarding transfers to and from the ballot information publication and distribution revolving fund in state fiscal year 2007-08 through state fiscal year 2010-11.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- House
- First action
- 2026-05-04
- Latest action
- 2026-02-25
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
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Sponsors
- Cecelia Espenoza (sponsor) · Democratic
- Stephanie Luck (sponsor) · Republican
- Tony Exum (sponsor) · Democratic
- Michael Carter (sponsor) · Democratic
- Brandi Bradley (cosponsor) · Republican
- Monica Duran (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Eliza Hamrick (cosponsor) · Democratic
- Jacque Phillips (cosponsor) · Democratic
- James Coleman (cosponsor) · Democratic