CO HB1318

Presidential and vice presidential candidates must file copies of federal income tax returns for at least the 5 most recent tax years with the Colorado Secretary of State no later than 90 days before a presidential election.

Candidates must provide written consent to the Secretary of State for public disclosure of the filed tax returns.

The Secretary of State must publish all filed tax returns on the official website within 7 days of filing and keep them posted until the end of the calendar year in which the election is held.

Candidates who fail to timely file tax returns and written consent shall have neither their name nor their running mate's name printed on the official ballot in Colorado.

Presidential electors are prohibited from voting for any presidential or vice-presidential candidate who fails to comply with the tax return disclosure requirement.