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CO SB084
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Roberts
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AI Summary
- Applies to Colorado counties with populations less than 70,000 that currently elect all three county commissioners at-large by county-wide voters
- Allows registered electors to change the election method so commissioners are elected only by voters residing in their respective districts through referendum or initiative
- County commissioners board may pass a resolution to place the election method change on the ballot at least 90 days before a general election
- Alternatively, a petition signed by at least 8% of qualified county electors who voted in the last secretary of state election can place the question on the ballot
- Current commissioners' terms remain unaffected; the new election method applies only to subsequently elected commissioners
Legislative Description
Elect County Commissioners By Districts
Last Action
House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
2/26/2014
Committee Referrals
State, Veterans, and Military Affairs2/4/2014
Committee of the Whole1/27/2014
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs1/14/2014
Full Bill Text
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