Results for Proposed Initiative #85

Ballot Title Setting Board
2011-2012

The title as designated and fixed by the Board is as follows:

An amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the establishment of a state nonpartisan election administrator, and, in connection therewith, transferring all elections-related powers and duties of the Secretary of State to the election administrator and specifying qualifications for the office; setting forth the process for appointment by the governor, subject to legislative confirmation; and requiring promulgation of rules related to election administration and campaign finance.

The ballot title and submission clause as designated and fixed by the Board is as follows:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the establishment of a state nonpartisan election administrator, and, in connection therewith, transferring all elections-related powers and duties of the Secretary of State to the election administrator and specifying qualifications for the office; setting forth the process for appointment by the governor, subject to legislative confirmation; and requiring promulgation of rules related to election administration and campaign finance?

Hearing April 18, 2012

Single subject approved; staff draft amended; titles set.
Hearing adjourned 11:07 AM

* Unofficially captioned “Appointment of State Nonpartisan Election Administrator” by legislative staff for tracking purposes. This caption is not part of the titles set by the Board.