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politics20 days ago•6 min saved

Colorado Voters to Lock TABOR Refunds into Expanded K-12 Funding

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to allow the state to keep TABOR refunds and raise the cap to match the maximum annual K-12 spending, starting with a 2% increase in K-12 funding (about $107 million in year one) and directing the rest of any surplus to other kids’ programs; at least half of each year's TABOR surplus would go to K-12, with full implementation expected to take about a decade, and the measure does not require governor approval to appear on the ballot. Supporters say it would boost teacher pay and reduce turnover; opponents worry about expanding government beyond the cap.

via The Colorado Sun|

#ballot-measure #colorado #education-funding

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Colorado braces for deeper cuts as budget gap grows to $1.5B

Colorado's budget shortfall for 2026-27 has swelled to more than $1.5 billion, driven by weaker tax receipts and rising Medicaid costs. The Joint Budget Committee is trimming programs while weighing different revenue forecasts from legislative staff and the governor's team, and the surplus allowed by TABOR cannot be used to close the gap. Even so, forecasts suggest a remaining cushion that could cover the constitutionally required property tax relief, but lawmakers face a difficult, fast-moving week to finalize a balanced plan.

via The Colorado Sun|

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politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Colorado Voters Reject Proposition HH, Dealing Blow to Property Tax Relief Measure

Colorado voters rejected Proposition HH, a property tax relief and education-funding measure pushed by the state's Democratic leaders. Over 60% of voters rejected the measure, which aimed to address large property tax increases expected next year. The defeat marks the second time in four years that voters have rejected attempts by state Democrats to raise spending limits under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights. Supporters argued that the measure would provide relief from property tax increases and boost education funding, while opponents saw it as an end-run around the TABOR amendment. The outcome leaves uncertainty about the pathway forward for property tax relief in the state.

via The Denver Post|

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politics3 years ago•0 min saved

Colorado Governor signs property tax relief bill for homeowners.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill aimed at providing property tax relief to homeowners, which now requires voter approval. The new law would result in lower property tax increases but also less of a refund under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Many residents saw their property tax values skyrocket last year, with increases ranging from 30% to 70%.

via CBS Colardo|

#colorado #homeowners #politics

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Gov. Polis Signs Property Tax Relief Measures and Other Colorado Bills into Law

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 303 into law, which will provide property tax relief to homeowners and non-residential property owners over the next decade. The bill will also allow older Coloradans who downsize to keep their homestead exemption. The tax relief plan will be on the November ballot as Proposition HH, which is designed to lower property tax rates for the next 10 years. The bill also addresses how commercial property is taxed in the state and streamlines the appeal process.

via FOX 31 Denver|

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