CO HCR1001

Submits a constitutional amendment to Colorado voters at the November 3, 2026 general election requiring voter approval in advance for any reduction to the state sales tax vendor fee that retailers are allowed to retain.

Defines "reduction to the state vendor fee" as any change to state law that reduces the total percentage of statewide state sales tax revenue retailers collectively retain to cover collection and remittance expenses, including percentage reductions, new or reduced dollar caps, or more restrictive eligibility limitations.

Requires voter approval in advance for any vendor fee reduction starting January 1, 2027, unless other constitutional provisions apply.

Amendment requires approval by at least 55 percent of electors voting on the ballot title to become part of the state constitution.

Ballot title asks: "Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the creation of new law that requires the state to obtain voter approval in advance for any reduction to the amount of state sales tax revenue that retailers are allowed to keep to cover their expenses of collecting state sales tax on behalf of the state?"