HB 18-1231

House Bill 18-1231 in Colorado proposes to remove Columbus Day as a state legal holiday and replace it with Election Day. This change means that the day set aside for voting in general elections (in even-numbered years) and special elections (in odd-numbered years) would become an official state holiday, giving voters more time off to participate in elections. The bill has been signed into law, meaning Columbus Day is no longer a legal holiday in Colorado, and Election Day now holds that status instead.

Official Summary

Currently, Columbus day is one of 10 legal holidays in Colorado. Section 2 of the bill repeals Columbus day as a state legal holiday and replaces it with election day. 'Election day' is defined to fall on the day of a general election in even-numbered years and the day on which ballot issues must be decided under the state constitution in odd-numbered years. Section 1 contains a nonstatutory legislative declaration and sections 4 and 5 make conforming amendments.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More