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Plain English Summary
Amendment K changes the deadlines in Colorado's constitution for when ballot measures must be submitted and reviewed. It adjusts the timeline for getting citizen-initiated measures on the ballot and when certain review processes must be completed.
If YES
Constitutional deadlines for ballot measure submission and review would be modified to new dates
confidence: high
The timeline for citizen groups to gather signatures and submit ballot initiatives would change
confidence: high
Government review processes for ballot measures would operate under revised deadlines
confidence: high
The ballot measure process may become more streamlined or provide additional time for certain steps
confidence: medium
If NO
Current constitutional deadlines for ballot measures would remain unchanged
confidence: high
Existing timeline requirements for citizen initiative submission would stay in place
confidence: high
Government review processes would continue operating under current deadlines
confidence: high
Any issues with current timing requirements would need to be addressed through future legislation or amendments
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. Administrative costs may be affected by changes to review timelines.
TL;DR
Amendment K modifies the constitutional deadlines for submitting and reviewing ballot measures in Colorado.
Limitations
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