Fort Lupton Press October 17, 2024

WATER EDUCATION FLOWS

Annual festival teaches hundreds about rivers, drinking water P2

Introducing the magic behind the faucet

Annual festival returns to Adams County to teach the importance of water

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Colorado State University’s Energy Institute Prof. Steven Conrad said his goal at the annual Children’s Water Festival was to give kids a peek at the magic that happens when you turn on the tap.

“Water is a valuable resource and we often overlook water because it’s buried, right? All the pipes are buried. So, we forget about how important it is, how much e ort cities work in order to bring water to us, “ Conrad said. “When you just turn a tap on, it’s magical. So, it is essential to expose young students and individuals to what it takes to bring water to ourselves.”

Conrad’s booth was one of the numerous stops Oct. 8 when the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District returned for its annual Children’s Water Festival returned, this time at the Adams County Regional Park in Brighton.

e Children’s Water Festival is the second oldest water festival in the country. is year’s festival theme is “Our WaterOur Responsibility.” e kids learned how water is a natural resource for humans, people, animals and vegetation and how drinking water nourishes people and produces food.

More than 900 students from 12 schools will attend the water festival. Students and teachers from Platteville, Lochbuie, Henderson, Brighton, Commerce City, ornton, Frederick, Johnstown-Milliken, and Fort Morgan all attended.

e students, mostly fourth and fth graders, gathered in 38 classrooms at the Waymire

helped them understand what the land board does.

“I’m teaching them the different watersheds in Colorado and Continental Divide, and a variety of important general topics about water in Colorado. And that’s what the land board does, “ Bieri said.

Educators across the Front Range taught students handson activities and participated in interactive displays and entertainment. e kids participated in activities such as Water Tunes, Don’t Be a Drip!, Water Magic!, A Disappearing Resource, Fire and Water, Leave it to Beaver, and CSU Energy Institute, Microplastic in our Waterways.

Chad Gimmestad, a forecaster with the National Weather Service, taught students how to measure rain that falls in their backyard with a rain gauge.

Dome at Adams County Regional Park to learn about the South Platte River Basin groundwater. e students

also attended the Water Tunes class, which taught about water and nature with music in Spanish and English.

Justin Bieri, with the State Colorado Land Board, taught students about mapping water throughout Colorado and

“ e kids played a game to ll up the rain gauge in a relay race then the kids looked at rain gauges measuring the rainwater practicing observational science on how rainfall varies and how we have to save for wet years and dry years. en we talked about weather safety with lighting, oods and tornadoes,” Gimmestad said.

Not all of the events were limited to kids. Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Executive Director Randy Ray joined Education Coordinator Tammy Rusch to give a VIP tour of the festival’s o erings to local o cials, school members, administrator sponsors, and community members.

e Adams County Regional Park was a co-sponsor for the 2024 Children’s Water Festival. Corporate sponsors include Chevron, Nutrien, Syngenta, O’Neil Electric, Principia Mathematica, Lawrence Custer Gramick Jones and Donavon LLP, White Sands Water Engineers, McCrometer, Tim Chavis and Associates, and others.

Thimmig Elementary students testing a hydro Flume that demonstrates how electricity can be made by moving water.

Max Swanlund with Windsor Public Works shows the students from Pennock Elementary in Brighton the paths rives take along the Continental Divide.

PHOTOS BY BELEN WARD

Almost No Buyers Are Having to Compensate Their Agents as Result of NAR Settlement

Leading up to the changes on August 17th which prohibited MLSs from displaying compensation for buyer brokers, I said that I would be surprised if any buyers ended up compensating their own agents. So, last week I did some research of my own and solicited input from others to see if my prediction had come true. It has. I sent emails to listing agents who had closings in September, and every one who replied said that their seller had compensated the broker representing the buyer of their listing.

My friends at First Integrity Title did a few “spot checks” on transactions which closed post-NAR settlement to verify what they were hearing based on actual data. The challenge was that they would have to open every file individually, but the consensus was that, as I expected, the seller has continued to compensate the buyer’s agent.

“It really has not changed from the past,” I was told by Pam Giarratano, our sales rep at First Integrity Title.

Here is the response Pam got from her VP of Operations:

“I can tell you that I’ve asked the same question multiple times; I’m just trying to understand how much has changed since the NAR settlement. I can tell you that I am repeatedly told that people have not seen any buyers paying their own agents.”

From Pam’s VP of Sales:

“I looked at settlement statements for a dozen closed files, and the seller paid the buyer’s agent’s commission on all of them.”

Pam asked closers and lenders, and the

consensus was that the seller still pays. A lender who conducted a CE class in Westminster told Pam that they are still seeing the seller pay, but that sometimes if the seller is offering a buy-side compensation of 2.5% and the buyer’s agent has an agreement of 2.8%, the buyer is making up the .3% difference, or it is included in the contract as a seller credit.

That was exactly the case with one of my own listings in September. I told the buyer’s broker that the seller was offering 2.5%, and he submitted a contract with the seller paying 2.5% and the buyer paying an additional 0.3%.

Pam told me, “It looks like nothing has changed as far as the seller paying commissions. I think homeowners still want their houses looked at.”

Here’s the bottom line: Real estate is a free market. Just like builders who feel they must offer commissions to buyers’ agents because other builders are doing so, individual sellers are being counseled to offer the buyer broker commission because they realize that most buyers are represented by agents and they’re not going to buy a home if the seller requires them to compensate their own broker.

I chatted with my broker associates about this, and they are comfortable with the new rules which essentially bring more transparency to the process.

At the closing table, it has always been that the commissions paid to listing agent and buyer’s agent were listed separately on the settlement statement as being paid by the buyer. Naturally, some sellers objected to paying the buyer’s agent’s com-

Understanding Different 55+ Communities

Last week I was in a Zoom conversation with 14 of my high school classmates. We have been meeting like this every week since our 2020 reunion was canceled due to Covid. Three of us had moved into senior communities and we were answering questions about the options which we Baby Boomers face.

We are all healthy 77-year-olds (or thereabouts), but we all realize that the clock is ticking and that it’s not a matter of if but when we will need some sort of assisted living. Should we “age in place,” enter an “independent living” facility now, or wait until we need “assisted living”?

If you have 90 minutes of free time, I could share with you the URL of the recorded Zoom meeting, but for now, let me share some of the insights.

Laird lives at Windcrest, where he paid a 6-figure “entrance fee” and pays about $4,000 per month rent for a 1bedroom plus den apartment. He gets 30 meals per month in a dining room, but also has a kitchen for other meals. 90%

of his entrance fee is returnable if he leaves or dies. One thing I learned was that if by chance he runs out of money and can’t afford the rent, it is taken out of his entrance fee instead of having to leave. If assisted living is needed later, he stays in the same apartment, but the services and rent increase dramatically.

“They promise this can be my home for life,” Laird said.

Rita and I had moved into a pure rental 55+ community with no entrance fee. In fact, we paid no security deposit, and we got the first month free. We since moved to a regular apartment building.

I shared what I had learned about Vi at Highlands Ranch, where you must be healthy with no degenerative disorders, but you are promised no increase in rent when/if you need to enter assisted living, nursing care or even memory care.

The entrance fees at both facilities are reduced if you agree to only 50% or none of it being returnable when you leave.

Call me if you’d like to get more info or chat, or if you’d like that Zoom URL.

mission, forgetting that they had listed their home for x% and agreed that part of their listing agent’s commission would be offered to any agent who produced the buyer.

In other words, the commission to the buyer’s agent was coming out of the listing agent’s pocket, but it sure looked like the seller, not his agent, was compensating the buyer’s broker.

As I predicted, nothing has changed except the wording. The revised “Exclusive Right to Sell” contract still states the total commission to be paid at closing, but it lists a smaller amount that the seller will pay to the buyer’s agent, and states that the listing commission will be reduced by that amount.

Of course, in a real estate transaction, what rules are the provisions in the “Contract to Buy & Sell” between the buyer and seller. Section 29 of that document has lines to enter the compensation paid to the buyer’s broker by (1) the seller, (2) the buyer, and (3) the listing agent.

In some cases, the buyer’s agent will find out what the seller is offering, since it is no longer specified on the MLS listing. (Our listings specify that amount on the listing’s website and on a sign rider.) Regardless, the buyer’s agent will submit a contract which specifies how much the seller will pay the buyer’s agent, and the seller can counter that provision. It’s simply another element of the offer to be negotiated between buyer and seller through their agents.

Just last month, to win a bidding war, one of our broker associates submitted a contract asking the seller to pay only 1.5%, which tells you not only that buyer broker compensation is negotiable but that the amount of buyer broker compensation is going down. That was predicted, and is coming true. Listing agent was paid 3%.

In the past that listing probably would have displayed at least 2.5% buyer agent compensation in the MLS, and that amount would have been paid without negotiation or discussion.

So what did the plaintiffs in the NAR settlement expect to achieve, and what did they get?

At least in Colorado, they did not relieve sellers from compensating buyer agents. Listing agents are probably get-

ting the same compensation as before, but some sellers (like in the transaction mentioned above) are saving on the compensation paid to buyers’ brokers.

In some cases, listing agents may actually be earning more. I know of one multimillion-dollar listing which had a 4% commission specified in the listing agreement. The listing agent negotiated a 1% commission paid to the buyer’s agent, leaving 3% for the listing agent. Under pre -settlement rules, that listing would likely have offered 2% co-op commission on the MLS, netting the listing agent only 2%. Thus, the listing broker earned 50% more, thanks to the new rules.

As Realtors, my broker associates and I are okay with this new arrangement. It clarifies that the seller is paying both agents, but makes the amount more transparent and thus more negotiable. With sign riders and listing brochures, it’s not hard to inform buyer brokers of the compensation which the seller (not the listing agent) is offering, and the buyer can submit whatever compensation amount he or she wants in the contract to buy and sell.

Given the minimal end result of the NAR settlement, it will be interesting to see if there is further litigation on this matter. I don’t see any legal basis for denying a seller the right to offer compensation to the broker who produces the buyer for his home.

The Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patches Are Open

Every October, Jeffco Interfaith Partners sells pumpkins to raise money to sponsor a Habitat for Humanity home. In the past 20 years, they have funded over a dozen metro area Habitat homes.

The pumpkin patches are on the corner of Garrison & Alameda in Lakewood, and at 78th & Wadsworth in Arvada. The pumpkins are more expensive than elsewhere, but 40% of the purchase price is tax deductible, and it’s an easy way to donate to a worthy charity.

And the selection of pumpkins is great! They also sell carving kits and other Halloween paraphernalia.

Jim Smith

Move from Regional ranking could mean more money

ability to receive grant funding.

With the Colorado Air and Spaceport classi cation designation, the airport is positioned to receive FAA funding and vital grants for future development under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which assists the airport in expanding and remaining competitive.

“ is new designation as a National General Aviation Airport shows the pivotal role CASP plays in the aviation community – not

A new bus barn for Brighton-based 27J schools

Members of School District 27J’s Transportation Team dig the first ceremonial shovels full of dirt to begin work on the new $10 transportation terminal Oct. 7.

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A new school bus storage, maintenance and service terminal located in the center of Brighton should help save money, District 27J o cials said at an October 7 groundbreaking. e school district ceremonially broke ground on a transportation facility located just north of the Educational Services Center at 18551 E. 160th Ave. It’s a supplement to the district’s current transportation facility, located just southeast of Prairie View High School on Potomac Street.

Brighton City Councilor and School Board President Tom Green said it makes sense for a district that continues to grow.

“Now, we’ll have that facility and this new one and it’ll be logistically better,” Green said. “We can have some buses come from this facility and some from the south, where it makes sense.”

the face of passenger travel in the United States.

e Colorado Air and Space Port in Adams County is a horizontal launch and reentry site for public and private travel into space.

O cials say a spaceplane could one day y to 34,000 feet outside the earth’s atmosphere, spending up to four to eight minutes at its highest point. As the Earth rotates, the space plane will y back down and could land in Paris or Europe in

they develop the engine, they want to build an airframe and aircraft around it. It is an eventual hypersonic point-to-point travel into suborbital ight with the potential for low-earth orbit satellite delivery into orbit.

Visit coloradoairandspaceport. com for more information about Colorado Air and Space Port aviation and aerospace operations and economic development opportunities.

e new 12,540 square foot building will house two bus bays and a facilities bay as well as a bus wash and propane fueling station and room to park 60 buses. It’ll also include a dispatch o ce, parts storage and six other o ces as well as conference and training rooms.

Work on the $10 million facility gets underway immediately and is expected to wrap up in the spring. e new facility was identi ed as part of an ongoing district capital construction project supported by community members through their approval of a 2021 Bond proposal.

Planes parked at the Colorado Air and Space Port with construction work beyond on a runway. FILE PHOTO

BUS BARN

William Pierce, district superintendent, said the district added another 900 students this year compared to the 2022-2023 school year. ose all came from additional growth and development within the district’s boundaries.

“We have right now you have a west route that follows the boundaries of 27J, which is much bigger than people realize,” Pierce said. “We have drivers start and drive all the way out and have to come all the way back daily. We’re losing money on mileage, we are losing money on other costs as well. We go all the way out past the airport. It’s really a big area.”

e Brighton-based Adams School District 27J territory extends from Interstate 25 west along 160th Avenue about 27 miles east to Keensburg and south to Commerce City and parts of Aurora. It serves students in Brighton, Hudson and Lochbuie as

well as ornton, Aurora and Commerce City.

e district charges bus fees of $40 per month for each non-exempt student, with a cap of $80 per month for families, charged from October through May. Pierce said the district has far more requests for bus rides than it can provide currently.

Route Coordinator Sandy Greer said that when she joined the district in 1998, bus drivers designed their own routes to pick up students.

“We had 14 routes and drivers went through a list of every student in our district to see if they lived in our route area,” she said. “If they did, we would call them to see if they needed the bus and then we’d gure out how to build our route and we would handwrite everything.”

Today, the district relies on a software program to design and optimize routes.

Transportation Direct Edie Dunbar said the district only o ered 31 routes in 2003 when the current facility was built, which included 27 standard routes. Today the district manages 93 bus routes.

“And if we were fully sta ed, we would have 101 routes daily on the road,” Dunbar said. “Of those, 35 special routes are included in that count.”

e district’s continued growth has

presented challenges, Dunbar said. “ ose challenges have required us to accommodate 160 employees in a building that was constructed in 2000, while also addressing parking and space limitations,” she said.

Caraveo, Evans collide over top issues including immigration and abortion in 9News debate

Candidates also side step some topics and gloss over changed positions

BY MONTE WHALEY MWHALEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Candidates vying for one of the most pivotal Congressional seats in the country sidestepped questions and glossed over changed positions on important issues during a live debate Tuesday night.

Incumbent Democrat Yadira Caraveo and Republican Gabe Evans sparred in a half-hour forum sponsored by Channel 9 News over illegal immigration, the economy and abortion. e moderators were 9News anchor Kyle Clark and reporter Marshall Zelinger.

Caraveo, a pediatrician and former state lawmaker, is hoping to hold onto her 8th Congressional District job after barely winning the rst-ever election for the newly created district two years ago.

Evans earned an endorsement from Republican presidential candi-

date Donald Trump in June. Evans is an Army veteran and former Arvada police o cer. Evans is also a state representative from Fort Lupton. e 8th District is considered key to controlling the House of Representatives next year and a key poll says Caraveo and Evans are tied at 44%.

Given the time restraints, Caraveo and Evans gave rapid re answers as Clark and Zelinger tried to hold each candidate to answers only relevant to each question. e candidates still veered o to emphasize their family and professional backgrounds.

Evans said Tuesday night that he supports deporting those who are illegally living in the United States and committing crimes. He declined to say he backed a Trump proposal to deport 20 million illegal residents. He also would not say if he would greet Trump when he comes to Aurora Friday. Trump has said Aurora is a community being destroyed by illegal immigrants.

When asked if Evans plans to stand with Trump in Aurora, Evan said: “I haven’t been invited.”

Evans also declined to single out Trump for his “dehumanizing” rhetoric toward immigrants calling them “animals.”

“Of course, I condemn any sort of racist sort of speech,” Evans said.

Caraveo said she blamed both Republicans and Democrats for the border crisis, adding an immigration and foreign aid bill was killed by Republicans after the urging of Trump.

Caraveo was asked why her views on immigration have changed over the past few years. At one point, Caraveo called for the defunding of Customs and Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She also lashed out at President Joe Biden and Vice President – and now presidential candidate – Kamala Harris for mishandling border security.

She explained she more recently altered her views on the border because “I think the country has changed in

a crisis that both parties have set up and not o ered solutions.”

Caraveo also said she votes for whatever her constituents in the 8th District want. “My job is to represent the 8th Congressional District, and that is what I’m doing every time I vote,” Caraveo said.

Evans would not say if Trump’s plan for tari s, especially on China, would bene t 8th Congressional District residents but said China should be held accountable for its economic reach into America’s economy.

“We need to make sure that we are holding China accountable for their dealings in the international community, and we’re not allowing them to take over certain sectors of our economy,” Evans said.

Caraveo said she supports a plan to increase taxes for those who make more than $400,000 a year. She also said she voted to extend the child tax credit that gives $1,800 a month to working families. She also favors cutting taxes for the middle class.

Evans said “red tap” was to blame for stopping people trying to get

ahead in our economy. He cited the red tape as a huge problem for residents of the Marshall Fire as they tried to rebuild but have been thwarted by high building costs.

“All these things contributed to a higher cost of living,” Evans said.

Evans backed o a pledge he made in 2022 to support banning abortion except to save the life of a mother but o ered no exceptions for rape or incest.

Evans said Tuesday his work in the state legislature shows his support

for exceptions. He also opposes a national abortion ban.

Caraveo said she supports codifying Roe v. Wade and said Evans was a “pro-life as they come.”

“ at decision of whether to have a child or not, it needs to be between a doctor and a woman,” Caraveo said.

“As a doctor, as somebody who has been in clinics talking to women about this incredibly tough choice, that is the end all and be all of what I think abortion law should be.”

Incumbent Democrat Yadira Caraveo. left, and Republican Gabe Evans.

Staying positive when facing adversity

In a world that often feels drenched in negativity, it can be all too easy for a single bad moment to spiral out of control. One unfortunate encounter in the morning might cloud our entire day, and before we know it, that one wrong moment is bleeding into everything we touch, turning a brief struggle into a prolonged season of negativity. Sometimes, we fall into the trap of looking for things to go wrong. We brace for the bad, and in doing so, we invite it into our lives. It’s as if focusing on the problem blinds us to the solutions that might be right before us.

When we decide to look for the good, we tend to nd it. e same goes for the bad; when we x our eyes on the negative, it multiplies. is principle applies

to how we wake up and how we go to sleep. Mornings set the tone for the day, and how we greet the dawn can profoundly impact how we handle what follows. If we wake up with gratitude, love, and appreciation, we’re more likely to carry those feelings into every situation.

e same is true of our nights. e thoughts we fall asleep with often greet us the next morning. If we end the day ruminating on everything that went wrong, those thoughts will likely follow us the next day. But if we close our eyes with a heart

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full of love, peace, and contentment, we wake up ready to embrace the goodness around us.

Staying motivated and nding happiness in the face of a life-threatening illness or some other form of devastation can feel like an almost impossible task. When our world is turned upside down by something that challenges our very existence, it’s hard to nd a reason to keep smiling, let alone keep pushing forward. Yet, there’s often an unspoken expectation, whether from ourselves or those around us, to put on a brave face to show the world that we are still standing tall, even when everything inside us is crumbling.

Vote for Caraveo is a vote for bipartisan action

As a resident of Northglenn, I support the re-election of Rep. Yadira Caraveo in District 8. Rep. Caraveo has demonstrated that she works on a bipartisan basis to enact legislation. As just one example, she led the unanimous passage of a bill in the House of Representatives (a rare event!) relating to a doctored form of fentanyl.

Regarding immigration, Rep. Caraveo supports passage of the bipartisan immigration reform bill that would provide a path to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants. She believes border security can be strengthened without sacri cing compassion for families seeking safety and freedom.

Concerning gun control, Evans supports the 2nd Amendment without exception. He doesn’t believe common sense gun control would make our schools safer. Gun violence is the #1 cause of death among children. Rep. Caraveo is not talking about taking away everyone’s guns; she supports a ban on assault weapons.

Despite what Trump and Evans say, data from the FBI shows crime, especially violent crime, has actually decreased over the last several years, including in CO. Rep. Caraveo has proposed legislation to lower the cost of housing, child care, prescription drugs, and insurance both in the rural and urban parts of the District. She knows the cost of living, food insecurity, and the lack of a ordable housing - not a person’s immigration status - contributes to violence and crime.

I’m tired of the negative and divisive views of right-wing extremists like Evans. Rep. Caraveo believes we can work together to nd solutions without stoking fear and anxiety; I prefer Rep. Caraveo’s positive approach to problemsolving.

I urge you to join me and vote to re-elect Yadira Caraveo for Congress on November 5th. Susan Lauscher, Northglenn

Aims lauded for 2022 voter registration e orts

ALL IN challenge

continuing this year

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Aims Community College received recognition with the Silver Seal Campus Award from the ALL IN Democracy Challenge for its successful stu-

dent nonpartisan voter registration drive and boosted turnout during the 2022 midterm elections, according to a news release on October 3.

“At Aims, we strive to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility among our students,” said Director of Student Leadership Becca Herman, who chairs the Aims Civic Engagement Council (CEC). “ rough our e orts, we’re showing that student voter engagement can have a profound and lasting

James Grant “Jim” Terry July 6, 1935 - June 16, 2024

James Grant “Jim” Terry, aged 88, of Fort Lupton, Colorado, passed away on June 16, 2024. Born on July 6, 1935, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, Jim lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his community, and his country.

Raised on a dairy farm, Jim was deeply in uenced by his parents, Earnest and Viva Ackerson Terry, as well as his grandparents, Walter and Ellanora Carlstedt Ackerson. is early exposure to farm life instilled in him a profound love for animals, a trait that de ned much of his personal and professional pursuits.

Jim’s strong moral compass and sense of duty guided him to serve in the Colorado National Guard and the United States Army from 1953 to 1962. After his military service, he continued to serve the public as a member of the Colorado Highway Patrol and later as the Chief of Police in Johnstown. His commitment to law and order was paralleled by his dedication to the family farm, which he took over after retiring from public service. In late retirement Jim participated in the dog breeding business with his daughter.

A devoted husband to his late wife, Maryann Nichols Terry, and a loving father, Jim was survived by his children, Sharol Ann Terry Pestotnik, James Scott Terry, and Duane Lee Terry. His legacy continues through his grandchildren, Katie, Ashley, Nathan, Jason, Amanda, and Zach, and his six greatgrandchildren, Ciella, Leo, Trenton, Colton, Joaquin, Julieta, Dexter, and Dempsey.

Jim was raised in the United Methodist Church. His hobbies included a yearly cruise vacation, leather crafting as a young man and woodworking in later years.

Jim’s life will be celebrated on November 2, 2024, at the 1st Street Church in Fort Lupton, Colorado. e day will begin with an interment at Hillside Cemetery at 10:00 AM followed by a service at 1st Street Church at 11:00 AM. A reception at the church will follow the service, where family and friends can share memories and honor Jim’s remarkable life.

Jim’s unwavering commitment to his family, his tireless service to his community, and his enduring kindness and integrity will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

impact on the college community and the larger democratic process.”

e ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge is a national, nonpartisan action group that informs and educates students to engage in political and civic learning and lifelong voter participation in American Democracy at universities and colleges.

According to the o cials, using data from the National Study of Learning, voting, and Engagement,

Tufts University recognized Aims and more than 500 campuses. Aims faculty, sta , students, and community stakeholders participated in the Campus Democracy Challenge group, which was formed in 2020 and expanded over the last few years; according to o cials, Aims started the Civic Engagement program in 2023.

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Lucy Jean Koontz (Salazar) October 2, 2024

Lucy Jean Koontz (Salazar), 77, of Greeley, CO, passed away on October 2, 2024, in Greeley, Colorado.

Lucy was born an identical twin at home in North Denver, delivered by her grandmother (Jesusita), who was also a midwife, to parents Anita and Macario (Max) Salazar. She attended North High School and married Fred Velarde. Together, they had three children: Gregory, Rebecca, and Christopher. Lucy loved being a homemaker, often showcasing her baking skills by creating beautiful cakes for her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews on their birthdays. She was also a talented seamstress, crafting stunning dresses and out ts for her loved ones, including prom gowns for her daughter and elegant dresses for various events. Lucy also enjoyed making dolls with intricate out ts. She loved reading her Bible and was a master decorator.

Lucy’s greatest passion in life was her relationship with God and her unwavering love and dedication to her family. We rejoice in knowing she is now in heaven, living a joyful eternal life, even though we deeply feel her loss.

Lucy is survived by her children, Greg (Peggy), Becky (Dan), Deron (Christina), and Chris; her siblings, Linda, her identical twin (Felix), Virginia (Jerry), Marylou, and Gloria; her grandchildren: Sharai, Maleah, Joseph, Michael, DJ, Natalie, Destani, Rachel, and Alesia; her great-granddaughter Harlowe; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gary, her cherished grandson Gregory (Little Greg), and her siblings Jenny, Perfecto, Rita, Frank, and Anthony (Tony).

Later in life, Lucy married Gary Koontz, with whom she shared a deep love for the Lord. ey were married for 21 years.

A celebration of life will be held at Victory Christian Fellowship, 6101 W. 10th St., Greeley, CO 80634, on Saturday, November 2nd at 1 pm.

TERRY

ADAMS COUNTY 2024 ELECTION GUIDE

CANDIDATES, IN THEIR OWN WORDS

We asked the candidates for their views on local issues and they answered. is week, we turn our attention to pro les from Congressional candidates in districts 7 and 8 and the responses from the Adams County Commissioners. e responses we received from the candidates for the State House and State Senate ran in print last week. If you missed one or want to take a closer

Yadira Caraveo

Residence: ornton, CO

Profession: Pediatrician

About me:

For Dr. Yadira Caraveo, becoming a pediatrician, an accomplished legislator, and a ghter for working-class families in Congress started with a dream.

Yadira’s parents came to Colorado from a small town in Mexico, looking for a better life. She knew from an ear-

ly age she wanted to help people as a doctor. She attended public schools in Adams County, graduated from Regis University, and continued on to medical school at the University of Colorado.

In Congress, Yadira is taking the ght to special interests, and even her own party leaders, to do what’s right and lower costs for Colorado families.

For more information:  https://x.com/YadiraCaraveo https://www.facebook. com/caraveoforcongress https://www.instagram.com/caraveoforcongress/

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I have delivered results for working families over the last 20 months amid what will go down in history as the most unproductive Congress since the Civil War. I was the rst Freshman Member of Congress to have a bill signed into law — a law that will confront the next wave of the drug crisis head on. I returned over $6 million to constituents through casework and secured nearly $120M in federal funding for community projects that will improve infrastructure, and transportation. I am a solutions-focused legislator who will continue to focus on solving the issues working families have.

look, all of the pro les are online. Please visit our election guide at https://bit. ly/2024elex-adams, or scan the QR Code to the top right.

And also note that the pro les have been edited to t the print page. e full pro les are online.

— Metro North Editor Scott Taylor

Gabe Evans

Residence: Fort Lupton

Profession: Colorado State Representative, local farmer, former police o cer, U.S. Army combat veteran About me:

Until 3 years ago, I was a police o cer. I left that job to run for state legislature because far-left Colorado lawmakers, including my opponent, handcu ed law enforcement by supporting “defund the police” legisla-

tion, cashless bail for violent o enders, and reducing to a minuscule level the penalties for fentanyl dealers. Previously, I spent twelve years in the US Army and Colorado Army National Guard as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot and company commander. My wife and I operate a family farm and are parents to two boys. I am a grandson of Mexican immigrants.

For more information:  https://electgabeevans.com/ https://x.com/GabeforColorado https://www.facebook.com/ElectGabeEvans/

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I’ve spent my adult life running toward challenge and making a difference, as a legislator, police o cer, and in the U.S. Army and Colorado Army National Guard. I’m ready to take on my next mission: changing Washington to ensure America’s brightest days lie ahead of her. High prices, crime, drugs, and a wideopen border are plaguing our communities. Unlike my opponent, who has made matters worse by decriminalizing fentanyl, supporting open-border policies, and embracing spending and regulation policies that drive up in ation, I’ll use my proven record of bipartisanship and experience to x these issues.

Brittany Pettersen

Sergei Matveyuk U.S. Representative District 7

Residence: Lakewood

Profession: I am an elected representative for Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. Before serving in Congress, I served for 10 years in the Colorado State Legislature as a state representative and a state senator.  About me: I grew up in Je erson County and have lived in Lakewood for 21 years. is community made investments in me, allowing me to overcome the obstacles I faced as a high-risk youth and become the rst in my family to graduate from high school and college. I ran for the state legislature in 2012 to make sure others have the same chance I did to build a better life. I served 10 years before running for Congress because the stakes couldn’t be higher. We need leaders who understand the struggles of regular people and will ght for them in Washington.  For more information: Website: https://brittanypettersen.com/, Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/brittanypettersenforcolorado, Twitter: https://twitter.com/ pettersen4co, Instagram: https:// www.instagram.com/brittanypettersen

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I am a product of this community with a proven track record of working across the aisle to solve problems and get things done for Coloradans. As a freshman in Congress, I’ve hit the ground running, working every day to build bridges and put partisan politics aside to address challenges for the people of this district. is year, I secured $14 million for CD7 projects, including ood protections, help with lowering housing costs, and investments in clean drinking water. I’ll continue ghting to reduce costs for working families on housing and healthcare, and to expand economic opportunities for all.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

First and foremost, I’m committed to lowering the cost of everyday expenses, including the price of groceries, health insurance, and prescription drugs, and I’ll continue my work in bringing investments for a ordable and accessible housing to Colorado. I will also continue to ght for national protections to abortion, including defending Americans’ right to decide if and when to start a family, a right which is currently under threat. I’ll continue advocating for federal investments in water infrastructure projects so that our Colorado communities – from metro areas to rural areas – can have reliable access to clean and safe water.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living?

We need to continue supporting our economic recovery by holding companies accountable for pricegouging and taking advantage of the American people in di cult times while arti cially in ating their numbers for record pro ts. We also need to invest in America’s future by increasing access to a ordable childcare, housing, higher education and apprenticeship programs. We can build upon the CHIPS Act to bring manufacturing jobs back to the US, and providing legal pathways to work in the US for critical need areas is the number one thing we can do to address the workforce shortage and reduce rising costs.

Residence: Golden

Profession: Business Owner

About me: I am of Polish descent. I grew up under socialism. My father and grandfather were sent to the Gulag; their farms and businesses were con scated because they wouldn’t support socialism. Prices were high, products were scarce, freedom was rare. irty- ve years ago, I was privileged to legally come to the GREATEST COUNTRY ON EARTH, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! My dreams came true; I became a U.S. citizen and got a degree from Colorado Christian University. I married my amazing wife, and we have three children. I became a business owner and built nancial security for my family and me.

For more information: sergiforcongress.com, www.facebook.com/sergeiforcongress x.com/Sergei4Congress, www.youtube.com/@SergeiForCongress, www.instagram.com/sergeiforcongress/

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I’m a business owner raising my family, feeling the pain of the high cost of gas, groceries, housing, and healthcare. I’m not a career politician. I serve my community and send my children to our public schools. I built my American Dream because of the freedoms we have. I know what it takes to address the issues facing us and I know the costs of continuing the path we’re taking. I ed a life of scarcity and fear. I don’t want my children or your children to have to live that life. I will ght to protect your American Dream.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

I’ll accomplish: Our cost of living will be lower, including gas and grocery prices. Our borders will be closed, and our country and communities will be safer. e US will be energy independent, our environment protected, and parents will direct their children’s education. I came here with $90 in my pocket. I know what can be accomplished when the government

doesn’t compete with us. Our national debt is out of control because of federal government overspending. If we don’t change course, we are on a slippery slope of too much government. I will ght to protect your American Dream.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living?

Our high cost of living is primarily driven by too much government spending. I will ght to reduce federal government spending, not just a reduction in spending growth but a true reduction in federal spending. I will support bringing back manufacturing jobs to the US as too many products are made overseas. I will work to ensure the US becomes energy independent so we can drive down energy costs. I will ght against price controls as I lived through the shortages that are caused when the government tries to control prices, and where corporations price gouge, I will ght it.

Will you work on solutions with members of opposing parties and how?

Our country is in crisis, and we must all work together to bring back civility and ght for our Republic. I will work with members from any party who want to lower government spending, make our county safe, and protect our freedoms. I will do this by building relationships. Because I am not a career politician, I am not beholden to any special interests. I am free to build relationships and get to know other members and their humanity. I will nd our common ground and work together just as we do when we’re working to make our communities stronger.

Adams County District 1

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Shelly McClure

Residence: ornton

Profession: Small Business Owner - represent contractors in catastrophe claims remediation

About me:

I am a proud wife, mother, grandmother, previous foster parent, business owner, and a woman of faith. I am a fourth-generation Coloradan and the daughter of a retired Air Force serviceman (father) and a Department of Defense employee (mother). I have a servant heart, and I am a defender of justice. My employment history includes Accounting, Human Resources, Transportation, Computer Science, Business Improvement District Management, Construction, Code Compliance, Service Industries, Property Insurance Claims and more. I enjoy caring for others, riding my motorcycle, family and friends, pets, and gardening.

For more information:  www.shellyforadams.com\

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I am a businesswoman

with a wide range of skills and experience. I am an advocate for selfdevelopment and personal rights, and I value community. I will work to help Adams County citizens and businesses maintain life quality by assessing our current strengths and building on them to address the ongoing needs of all residents.  What decision that the current County Commission made do you disagree with and what would you have done differently?

I do not have enough information to form an opinion on this question at this time.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

Increasing the quality of life for residents of Adams County.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living?

Work to continue lowering property tax rates, health care, childcare, and energy costs for residents.

County Commissioners are considering a county-wide minimum wage? What is your opinion on this policy and why?

I am in agreement with raising the minimum wage over a period of several years to be closer to the minimum wage approved by Denver City and County in order to remain competitive in attracting quality employment candidates to Adams County.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

If I hear from working families that they are nding healthcare more accessible, that their reproductive freedoms are being threatened, that families are nding healthy food more accessible and a ordable, that they feel truly represented in Congress – then I will consider my second term successful. But there’s still a lot of work ahead to do. We need to focus on results – not on how many times you attacked your colleagues, or how much you are engaging in political games. As a doctor, I worked to make patients feel better and live healthier. As a legislator, I’m working following the same premise.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living?

In the state legislature I helped pass a rst in the nation cap on insulin, expand free kindergarten, and cut taxes for families. In Congress, I’m working to lower the cost of housing by cracking down on wealthy corporate investors to prevent them from buying up housing and driving up prices. I’ve worked to tackle the costs of food and healthcare by forcing more transparency into prescription prices and addressing the a ordability and availability of groceries. Most recently, I pushed to lower the cost of car insurance, a

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If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

1. Take back control of the southern border from the cartels and coyotes who pro t from human and drug smuggling and stop the ow of illegal immigrants and drugs into America.

2. Fund and defend our law enforcement. In recent years, skyrocketing crime rates and drug overdoses (particularly fentanyl) are plaguing Colorado communities. I will stand up to the ‘defund the police’ policies – cashless bail, defunding border patrol, and decriminalizing fentanyl – embraced by my opponent.

3. Rein in the size of government – spending and regulatory policies -- that are driving up costs that crush Colorado families.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living?

In ation is caused by de cit spending and too much money chasing too few goods. e Biden / Harris administration has unleashed a ood of government debt spending (demand), while simultaneously imposing sti ing, expensive regulations that limit supply. Red tape has made it harder than ever for farmers to produce food or energy workers to power America. e cost of transporting food

prevalent concern among Coloradans.

Will you work on solutions with members of opposing parties and how?

I came to Congress to get things done and will work with anyone to solve the most pressing issues facing Coloradans. I was ranked the 8th most bipartisan Freshman member of Congress for my work nding common solutions on a wide range of issues including lowering the costs of prescription drugs, tackling the next wave of the drug crisis, expanding mental health care for agriculture workers, confronting retail crime, and cracking down on drugs like fentanyl. I’ve proven that when we put political games aside, we can deliver tangible results.

What should Congress do regarding immigration and the country’s southern border?

As the daughter of immigrants, I’m proud to be a voice in Congress to help other families like mine live their version of the American Dream. But our immigration system is in desperate need of comprehensive reform. We need both parties to focus on nding solutions, but instead, earlier this year, far-right Republicans sabotaged a bipartisan border deal for political purposes. at’s why I introduced a bipartisan immigration plan that will focus on securing the border, delivering funds to law enforcement at the border and in Colorado to stop the ow of illegal drugs, and creating a pathway to citizenship.

has skyrocketed, thanks to punitive regulations on energy producers and the transportation sector. e solution? Cut government spending and rein in costly, heavy-handed regulations.

Will you work on solutions with members of opposing parties and how?

As a state representative in the minority party, I still passed almost 60% of my bills because I can collaborate with anyone. Two-thirds of the sitting mayors in the district have endorsed me because they know I’m an honest broker. e Libertarian party candidate just withdrew from the race and endorsed me. As a police o cer and US Army veteran, I’ve put country rst for a combined total of 22 years. Putting country rst means knowing your principles AND being able to collaborate. I did it in the state house, and I look forward to doing it in Congress.

What should Congress do regarding immigration and the country’s southern border?

We know what works: (1) build more walls, (2) restore the “remain in Mexico policy,” so migrants must stay in Mexico unless and until they are determined to qualify for asylum, (3) place limits on asylum claims to ensure only quali ed migrants enter the U.S., (4) require employers to con rm employees’ employment eligibility; and (5) hire more border patrol agents and immigration judges and deploy cutting-edge technology.

Adams County District 2

Bernadette Tedesco

Residence: Commerce City

Profession: Commerce City PDGovernment

About me:

My name is Bernadette Tedesco, I am the Colorado Center Party Candidate for Adams County Commissioner, District 2. I am a Colorado native with deep-rooted Hispanic heritage spanning generations. I attended Southern Arizona Bible College. Professionally, I bring twenty-six years of experience in the local government sector, having served in various support roles within Police Departments, Courts, the District Attorney’s O ce, and Human Resources. I am committed to supporting balanced energy initiatives, enhancing public safety, keeping people housed, and identifying e ective solutions to reduce tax burdens.

For more information:  BTedescoForAdams@Gmail. com; 303-917-1595; BTedescoForAdams.com; @b.tedesco.for. adams

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I am the candidate who will prioritize people over party lines and special interests, ensuring fair and equal treatment for everyone. I aim to serve, prioritizing

the needs of Adams County residents, focusing on practical solutions that improve and empower lives.

What decision that the current County Commission made do you disagree with and what would you have done di erently?

Adams County saw a spike in property taxes accrued, the County Commission had an opportunity to refund taxpayers the excess amount or reduce the mill levy to adjust for that increase, and they chose to slightly reduce the mill levy. I would have voted to refund or reduce the mill levy entirely to balance the amount of taxes collected, helping to manage the tax burden on residents.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

To consider my term a success, I will collaborate with the DA’s O ce, Sheri , Courts and Police Agencies to ensure domestic violence assistance programs and strategies are implemented, providing victims with emergency shelter, nancial assistance and counseling.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living?

I will expand housing assistance programs to provide support with down payments, rent, and utilities. Additionally, I will promote a ordable housing and collaborate with state and federal governments to secure funding and resources for local programs.

County Commissioners are considering a county-wide minimum wage? What is your opinion on this policy and why?

I believe the minimum wage should be increased within reason to ensure workers can achieve a decent standard of living to meet their basic needs, while also protecting small businesses and non-pro ts from the detrimental e ects of unreasonable increases.

Kathy Henson

com/endorsements. I collaborated with residents and area leaders to redevelop the ornton Shopping Center, which is just one example of how I use my leadership skills to e ect positive change.

Name: Kathy Henson Residence: ornton Profession: ornton City Councilor About me:

I grew up in Colorado and have lived in Adams County for 21 years. My husband and I raised our two sons (now in college) in ornton, where I was elected to city council in 2021. My background is in the performing arts and I worked for decades as an actor and choreographer. An education advocate, I just completed ve years on the Finance and Audit Committee in the Adams 12 District. On council I focus on economic revitalization (like ornton Shopping Center), supporting small businesses, and providing clean air and water for residents.

For more information:  email: info@kathyforadams.com; website: www.kathyforadams.com; phone: 720-672-5067. Social media: https:// www.facebook.com/kathyforadams

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

I feel I am ready to serve as a commissioner due to my experience as a ornton City Councilor and community leader. As a committed public servant, I am willing to engage with all stakeholders to discuss important issues, and I have earned endorsements from a wide range of organizations and leaders - see them all at https://www.kathyforadams.

What decision that the current County Commission made do you disagree with and what would you have done di erently?

I appreciate the accomplishments of the current Board of Commissioners. One area I would have liked to see more focus on is services and support for seniors. We will see a 63% increase in population ages 65+ between 2020-2030. Sadly, the Senior Hub closed recently, leaving a gap in serving the needs of our seniors. I know our Board of Commissioners and the Adams County Health Department can work together to improve and increase access to services for seniors and their families, and I encourage them to focus on this important issue and the impacts to our community.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

ere are several issues I am passionate about to help our community. I would like to see greater investment in housing a ordability, and a greater number of housing options for everyone. I want to work on programs to support small businesses because they are essential to our economy. I want to expand services to seniors and see our health department continue to grow its services to our residents. Doing these things will mean success for Adams County.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs

of living?

County Commissioners can work to assist families in our community with support programs for qualifying groups who need assistance -help paying their monthly utility bills or tax support for seniors for example. ese programs can help stabilize households in Adams County. e cost of food and our housing market are not controlled by the commission, but the county can work to provide services and assistance to help residents in need of support to care for their families.

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Lynn Baca Adams County District 5

Name: Lynn Baca

Residence: Brighton, CO

Profession: Current County Commissioner

About me:

I’m a second-generation Adams County resident and a graduate of Brighton 27J school district. My life of service started by volunteering at my church and in 27J schools. From there, my commitment to our community grew into serving on our ag-land preservation subcommittee to protect our local agricultural economy. Prior to my service as a County Commissioner, I served for over 20 years as a professional in our local governments while serving 2 terms on the Brighton City Council. For more information:  WEBSITE: lynnbaca.co, FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook. com/BacaForAdamsCounty, EMAIL: lynn@lynnbaca.co

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

every Monday. is reduced the amount of in-person services residents could receive to only 4 days a week, making it more di cult for families and residents to access their government.

As a County Commissioner I lobbied that this be xed, leading to the county reversing this decision and moving back to a 5 day model with services available Monday through Friday.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

Jim Wood

Residence: Watkins

Profession: Business Owner

About me: I am a committed family man, Veteran and business owner.   For more information:  jim@jimwood4adamsco. com. www.jimwood4adamsco. com

when I took o ce, we have NO new fees and we have clean drinking water to support the growth of the county for generations to come. I would feel i had done my job well.

What makes you the best candidate for the job?

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e most important role I have is approaching our challenges through the lens of a resident. As a second generation native and grand daughter of a vegetable farmer I have had a front row seat to the changes in our County. I have been engaged in our community for most of my life and I pride myself in maintaining a connection with residents across the county. is coupled with my years of experience working for local government gives me a unique perspective into the challenges our communities face while understanding how we can e ectively use the power of government to improve the lives of our residents. What decision that the current County Commission made do you disagree with and what would you have done di erently?

I disagreed with a county policy that county o ces were closed

In my rst term we had a number of wins including preserving over 600 acres of agland, successfully implemented our own health department, and continue to work on improving transportation including 270 through Adams County.

In my second term among my top priorities is to develop and begin implementation of a parks and open spaces masterplan for eastern Adams County while also continuing to deepen relationships with our local city governments and school districts.

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living?

ere is work to be done to expand the opportunity economy in Adams County. We are a community that is steeped in blue collar/ working class values where residents are proud of their work and deserve a cost of living and quality of life that matches.

My business and Military background gives me a unique perspective on what e ective leadership looks like. I plan to immerse myself within the departments to fully understand the root cause of the various problems our county faces and then x the root cause not just the symptom.

What decision that the current County Commission made do you disagree with and what would you have done di erently?

It’s not any one decision but where their priorities are. I am very concerned about the quality of our roads and water infrastructure. I would prioritize repairing and maintaining roads and bridges and also creating new water storage for our county.

If elected, what must you accomplish in order for you to consider your term a success?

If at the end of my term, our neighborhoods are safer, our roads are in a better condition than

What will you do to alleviate the high costs of living? is is a complex problem that my family faces as well. I think we start by not adding to the problem with new fees and increases in taxes. As a county commissioner, I would look to reduce spending so we could lower mil levies as a start. I would then look to create an environment where businesses could thrive thus bringing in higher-paying job opportunities.

County Commissioners are considering a county-wide minimum wage? What is your opinion on this policy and why?

Adams County has a county-wide minimum wage set by the State. What I believe we are talking about is an increase in the minimum wage. I am not opposed to this as wages have not increased respectively to the cost of living. However, we must understand that these costs will be passed on by the businesses which will counteract the higher wages.

Finding voting help in Adams and Weld Counties

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Election Day is Nov. 5, so voters can choose to mail or drop o ballots or vote in person at voter service and polling locations throughout Adams and Weld counties.

e election o cials must receive mail-in cast ballots by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters who drop o ballots at designated drop-box sites must have them in when polls close at 7 p.m. Mail-in ballots must stamped and put in the mail with su cient time to reach the county clerk’s o ce. Ballots received after the polls have closed will not be counted, even if the postmark shows they were mailed before the polls closed. Ballots completed a week or less before Election Day should not be mailed but taken to a drop box location or delivered to a voting service center by hand before 7 p.m. Election Day.

According to o cials, military or overseas voters who cast a ballot must send it back by 7 p.m. MT on Nov. 5. e county elections o ce must receive those ballots by the close of business on the eighth day after Election Day.

Adams County’s 24-hour ballot box locations will open Friday, Oct. 11, and the boxes close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Residents can drop o their ballots at one of Adams County’s 30 drop-o locations. For an updated list of locations, go to adamscountycoelections. gov/ballot-drop-boxes/.

Weld County residents can drop o ballots at one of the 18, 24-hour ballot box locations, which are open from Oct. 11 until 7 p.m. Nov. 5. For updated locations, go to apps.weld.gov/clerkrecorder/elections/maps/

Adams and Weld counties provide several locations where voters can vote in person, register to vote, update their registration, drop o or request a new or replacement ballot, and vote on an ADA-accessible ballot marking device.

Adams County voter services

Adams County’s voting service locations are scheduled to open in three phases through Election Day on November 5.

Phase 1

e following voter service center lo-

- ornton Community Connec-

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. ey will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

- Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora

- Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana St. in Aurora

- Bennett Motor Vehicle O ce, 355 S. 1st St.

- Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton

- Commerce City Motor Vehicle Ofce, 7190 Colorado Blvd.

- Adams County Human Services Center, 11860 N. Pecos St., Westminster

- Westminster Motor Vehicle, 8452 Federal Blvd.

Phase 2

More locations open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, Nov. 2 and Nov. 4. ey will also be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

- Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, 12348 E. Montview Blvd. Aurora

- Reunion Recreation Center, 7910

5877 E. 120th Ave., ornton

- ornton Civic Center, 9500 Civic Center Dr., ornton

- Anythink Library Huron,  9417 Huron St., ornton

- Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd., ornton

- Front Range Community College, 3645 W. 112th Ave, Westminster Phase 3

e nal group of voter service locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 4 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 5.

- Anythink Library Brighton, 327 E. Bridge St.

- Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Building 1, Brighton

- Eagle Pointe Recreation Center, 6060 Parkway Dr., Commerce City

- Anythink Library Perl Mack, 7611 Hilltop Circle, Denver

- Mapleton Public Schools Valley View Campus, 6951 Fox Way, Denver

- Belle Creek Family Center, 10693 Belle Creek Blvd., Henderson

- Mapleton Public School Skyview

- Irving Street Library, 7392 Irving St., Westminster

Weld County voter services

Weld County’s Election o ce, 1250 H. St. in Greeley, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for voter services through Election Day. e county will also o er special hours from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 2.

e following locations will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Oct. 21 to Nov. 4. ey will also be open at those hours on Saturday, Nov. 2, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day:

- Aims Campus in Fort Lupton at 260 College Ave.

- Southwest Weld County Services Complex at 4209 County Road 24.5, Longmont

- Trinity Lutheran Church at 3000 35th Ave., Greeley

One other location, the UNC Campus Commons, 1051 22nd St. in Greeley, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5.

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BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLOROADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

All week, Paige Becker had noticed an extra level of excitement and buzz around the Colorado School of Mines campus.

Becker, a Mines alumna and faculty member from the Broom eld/Westminster area, said the students were more energetic than usual. At the same time, employees were busy getting the campus ready for an enormous in ux of visitors.

And their energy was rewarded when thousands of Orediggers from near and far returned to their alma mater Sept. 26-28 to celebrate the university’s 150th anniversary for Homecoming Weekend.

“It’s the most exciting Homecoming I’ve ever witnessed,” Becker said.

e university amped up its traditional Homecoming celebrations with expanded or new events, including the Sept. 27 Blaster’s Bash party to commemorate the new Sesquicentennial Bell outside Guggenheim Hall.

About 4,800 Mines students, alumni, faculty, sta and other supporters packed Kafadar Commons that night. But that was just a taste of the crowd that turned out for the football game the following day, when almost 7,000 Orediggers packed the Marv Kay Stadium stands to set a new stadium record.

While Orediggers from across the Denver area said they love visiting the campus regularly for Homecoming and/or other events, they described how the 150th anniversary made this year’s Homecoming unique.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event to celebrate as an alumnus,” said Julian Liu, a Littleton resident and a Class of 2020 graduate.

Lakewood’s Darien O’Brien, valedictorian of the Class of 1983, added how the Homecoming Weekend’s incredible turnout only enhanced that feeling.

“It’s a special weekend,” O’Brien said. “It’s tremendous … seeing all generations of Orediggers interacting together.”

The Golden years

With Mines history now spanning 150 years, the Orediggers at the Sept. 27 Blaster’s Bash enjoyed deciding which academic or calendar year was their favorite.

Some like O’Brien picked the year they graduated.

O’Brien’s two children and their spouses also went to Mines, so he had several years to pick from beyond his own time at the university. But, he said 1983 was a pivotal year for him because he not only got his degree in petroleum engineering – a dicult eld – but he also founded the Mines chapter of Pi Epsilon Tau. e academic fraternity for petroleum engineering students is still active, he said.

Wheat Ridge’s Kendall Armitage and Castle Rock’s Natalie Mudd also picked the year they graduated: 2023.

e two received their undergraduate degrees in quantitative biosciences and engineering. But more than that, 2023 was also the year they saw how much progress had been made on campus, with things reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic and with various construction projects starting or concluding, they described.

Some Orediggers named other years that were important to them.

Liu said 2017-18 was his favorite year because it was when he was most active and involved in student organizations.

sesquicentennial.

Colorado School of Mines students run in the Sept. 28 Homecoming 5K along Clear Creek. Thousands of Orediggers from near and far returned to campus Sept. 26-28 to celebrate Homecoming Weekend and the university’s

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Golden’s David Matlock, a professor emeritus of metallurgical and materials engineering, has been teaching at the university since the early ‘70s and had more than 50 years to choose from. He ultimately picked 1999 because it was the year his son graduated from Mines, but he added that he enjoyed seeing so many former students at the sesquicentennial celebration.

Several Orediggers picked this year, though, but for di ering reasons.

Freshman Harshith Jayadeva said 2024 was his favorite by default, adding how tight-knit the Mines community is. He appreciated how many clubs and opportunities there are “where you can share your passion for engineering.”

Junior Clara Henckler-Davis, of Littleton, said 2024 was her favorite so far.

She’s double-majoring in civil engineering and economics.

Becker graduated from Mines with an undergraduate degree in 2017 and a master’s in 2018 but said 2024 has been her favorite thus far. She’s enjoyed being back on campus as a faculty member, describing how it’s all the nostalgia but “without the pressures of being a student.”

Paige Becker,

In front, mascots Marv the Miner and Blaster the Burro celebrate the Sept. 28 Homecoming football game with Colorado School of Mines fans. The game had record attendance, as thousands of Orediggers returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming Weekend amid the university’s 150th anniversary.

COURTESY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES

Mines alumna and faculty member

Andrea Passman, a Class of 1998 graduate, picked 2024 for the unique sesquicentennial celebration.

“It’s wonderful seeing so many generations celebrate together,” she said. “I’m proud to be a part of it. … I hope to see the 200th anniversary celebration.”

‘A really special school’

Mines has been observing its 150th anniversary all calendar year with special events and revived traditions like the Engineer’s Hats.

e centennial celebration in 1974 was “very different,” Matlock said.

Students built Mineral City — a fake 1874-style mining town — on the main quad, he recalled. Various fraternities, student groups and other Orediggers combined their e orts to build it, and even the governor stopped by to appreciate the atmosphere, he said.

While the centennial celebration was a “really nice event,” Matlock said Blaster’s Bash for the sesquicentennial drew a much bigger crowd.

e university has grown in recent years — both in terms of facilities and enrollment — so there are more Orediggers to return every time their alma mater invites them.

After all, being an Oredigger means being invested in school spirit and involved in events, HencklerDavis said.

Armitage and Mudd said they’ve appreciated all the opportunities to meet fellow alumni and hear how much the university has changed in living memory.

ey described how Mines’ graduating classes 50 years ago had a much lower ratio of female students, but they’re encouraged that women now make up roughly 30% of Mines’ student body.

Passman, who’s also a University of Denver alumna, commended Mines President Paul C. Johnson and his sta for all their work to expand and improve the university since Johnson became president in 2015.

“ is is the greatest institution Colorado has to offer,” she said.

Becker felt likewise, calling Mines “the MIT of the West, but better.” She described seeing students wearing funny T-shirts where the jokes are math equations.

But more than that, she continued, there’s a special camaraderie among the Orediggers, because of the university’s emphasis on STEM and the challenging curriculum. It’s something students and alumni instantly understand, she said, summarizing it as: “I get it; I went to Mines.”

As the university’s sesquicentennial year draws to a close, the Orediggers hoped to see their “really special school,” as Becker described it, leave its mark around the world until the bicentennial in 2074 and beyond.

2024 Statewide Ballot Issues

The Colorado Constitution (Article V, Section 1(7.3)) requires the Colorado Legislative Council to publish the ballot title and legal text of each statewide ballot measure. A “YES/FOR” vote on any ballot issue is a vote in favor of changing current law or existing circumstances, and a “NO/AGAINST” vote on any ballot issue is a vote against changing current law or existing circumstances.

Amendment G

Modify Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado constitution. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado constitution below was referred to the voters because it passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the state senate and the state house of representatives.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the expansion of eligibility for the property tax exemption for veterans with a disability to include a veteran who does not have a service-connected disability rated as a one hundred percent permanent disability but does have individual unemployability status?

Text of Measure:

Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the Senate concurring herein:

SECTION 1. At the election held on November 5, 2024, the secretary of state shall submit to the registered electors of the state the ballot title set forth in section 2 for the following amendment to the state constitution:

In the constitution of the state of Colorado, section 3.5 of article X, amend (1)(c) and (1.5) as follows:

Section 3.5. Homestead exemption for qualifying senior citizens, veterans with a disability, and surviving spouses receiving dependency indemnity compensation - definition. (1) For property tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2002, fifty percent of the first two hundred thousand dollars of actual value of residential real property, as defined by law, that, as of the assessment date, is owner-occupied and is used as the primary residence of the owner-occupier shall be exempt from property taxation if:

(c) For property tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2007, only, the owneroccupier, as of the assessment date, is a disabled veteran with a disability.

(1.5) For purposes of this section, “disabled veteran” “veteran with a disability” means an individual who has served on active duty in the United States armed forces, including a member of the Colorado national guard who has been ordered into the active military service of the United States, has been separated therefrom under honorable conditions, and either has established a service-connected disability that has been rated by the federal United States department of veterans affairs as one hundred percent permanent disability through disability retirement benefits or a pension pursuant to a law or regulation administered by the department, the department of homeland security, or the department of the army, navy, or air force or has individual unemployability status as determined by the United States department of veterans affairs.

SECTION 2. Each elector voting at the election may cast a vote either “Yes/For” or “No/Against” on the following ballot title: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the expansion of eligibility for the property tax exemption for veterans with a disability to include a veteran who does not have a service-connected disability rated as a one hundred percent permanent disability but does have individual unemployability status?”

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in section 1-40-123, Colorado Revised Statutes, if at least fifty-five percent of the electors voting on the ballot title vote “Yes/ For”, then the amendment will become part of the state constitution.

Amendment H

Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado constitution. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado constitution below was referred to the voters because it passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the state senate and the state house of representatives.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning judicial discipline, and, in connection therewith, establishing an independent judicial discipline adjudicative board, setting standards for judicial review of a discipline case, and clarifying when discipline proceedings become public?

Text of Measure:

Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the Senate concurring herein:

SECTION 1. At the election held on November 5, 2024, the secretary of state shall

submit to the registered electors of the state the ballot title set forth in section 2 for the following amendment to the state constitution:

In the constitution of the state of Colorado, section 23 of article VI, amend (3)(a), (3) (e), (3)(f), (3)(g), and (3)(h); and add (3)(c.5) and (3)(k) as follows:

Section 23. Retirement and removal of justices and judges. (3) (a) There shall be a commission on judicial discipline. It shall consist of: Two judges of district courts and two judges of county courts, each selected by the supreme court, as provided by law; two citizens admitted to practice law in the courts of this state, neither of whom shall be a justice or judge, who shall have practiced in this state for at least ten years and who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate; and four citizens, none of whom shall be a justice or judge, active or retired, nor admitted to practice law in the courts of this state, who shall be appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. An appointing authority shall not appoint a member of the independent judicial discipline adjudicative board established in subsection (3)(c.5) of this section to the commission.

(c.5) (I) There is created the independent judicial discipline adjudicative board as an independent agency within the judicial department. The adjudicative board shall conduct formal judicial disciplinary proceedings. The adjudicative board also shall hear appeals of the commission’s orders of informal remedial action. Appeals to the adjudicative board are confidential. The adjudicative board consists of four district court judges without any judicial or attorney disciplinary history, appointed by the supreme court; four attorneys without any judicial or attorney disciplinary history who are licensed to practice law in Colorado and who reside in Colorado, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate; and four citizens who are not judges or attorneys licensed to practice law in Colorado, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. An appointing authority shall not appoint a member of the commission to the adjudicative board. For the purpose of staggering terms, when making the initial appointments to the adjudicative board, the appointing authority shall designate two members from each category to a five-year term and two members from each category to a three-year term. All subsequent appointments are for a term of five years; except that in the event of a vacancy on the adjudicative board, the original appointing authority shall appoint, in the same manner as an original appointment, a replacement to serve the remainder of the term.

(II) Upon order of a formal hearing pursuant to subsection (3)(e) of this section, a panel of the adjudicative board shall convene to conduct the hearing. A panel consists of one judge, one attorney licensed to practice law in Colorado, and one citizen. The state court administrator, or the administrator’s designee, shall randomly select the panel from among the adjudicative board’s membership. The random selection of a panel is a purely administrative function.

(e) (I) The commission may, after such investigation as it deems necessary, dismiss a complaint, order informal remedial action, or order a formal hearing to be held before it a panel of the adjudicative board concerning the removal, retirement, suspension, censure, reprimand, or other discipline of a justice or a judge. or request the supreme court to appoint three special masters, who shall be justices or judges of courts of record, to hear and take evidence in any such matter and to report thereon to the commission. The respondent justice or judge may appeal the commission’s order for informal remedial action to a panel of the adjudicative board. The adjudicative panel shall review the commission’s informal remedial action order for abuse of discretion. An appeal of an informal remedial action order is confidential consistent with subsection (3)(g) of this section.

(II) After a formal hearing, or after considering the record and report of the masters, if the commission finds good cause therefor, it the adjudicative panel may dismiss the charges before it; take informal remedial action; or it may recommend to the supreme court order the removal, retirement, suspension, censure, reprimand, or other discipline, as the case may be, of the justice or judge. The commission adjudicative panel may also recommend order that the costs of its the investigation and hearing be assessed against such justice or judge. The justice or judge may appeal an adjudicative panel’s disciplinary order, and the commission may appeal an adjudicative panel’s dismissal or disciplinary order, to the supreme court or, when the circumstances described in subsection (3)(f)(II) of this section are present, to the tribunal described in subsection (3)(f)(II) of this section.

(f) (I) Following receipt of a recommendation from the commission, the supreme court shall review the record of the proceedings on the law and facts and in its discretion may permit the introduction of additional evidence and shall order On appeal of an adjudicative panel’s order for removal, retirement, suspension, censure, reprimand, or other discipline, as it finds just and proper, or wholly reject

the recommendation or a panel’s dismissal of charges, the supreme court, or the tribunal described in subsection (3)(f)(II) of this section if the tribunal is hearing the appeal, shall review the record of the proceedings on the law and facts. When reviewing the adjudicative panel’s decision, the supreme court shall review matters of law de novo, review factual matters to determine whether the adjudicative panel’s determination is clearly erroneous, and review any sanctions imposed by the adjudicative panel for abuse of discretion. Upon an order for retirement, the justice or judge shall thereby be retired with the same rights and privileges as if he retired pursuant to statute. Upon an order for removal, the justice or judge shall thereby be removed from office, and his salary shall cease from the date of such order. On the entry of an order for retirement or for removal of a judge, his office shall be deemed vacant.

(II) In proceedings in which the circumstances described in this subsection (3)(f)(II) are present, a tribunal comprised of seven judges of the court of appeals and district court shall review the decision of the adjudicative panel or hear any other appeal in the same manner and use the same standards of review as the supreme court when it reviews decisions and hears appeals as described in subsection (3)(f)(I) of this section. The state court administrator, or the administrator’s designee, shall randomly select members of the tribunal from among all district judges and court of appeals judges who do not have a current disciplinary investigation or proceeding pending before the commission or adjudicative board; have not received a disciplinary sanction from the commission, adjudicative board, or supreme court; and are not otherwise required by law, court rule, or judicial canon to recuse themselves from the tribunal. A tribunal must not include more than one member who is a court of appeals judge and not more than one district judge from any one judicial district. The random selection of tribunal members is a purely administrative function. The tribunal shall review decisions and hear any other appeals in the following circumstances:

(A) When the proceedings involve a complaint against a Colorado supreme court justice;

(B) When a Colorado supreme court justice is a complainant or a material witness in the proceeding;

(C) When a staff member to a Colorado supreme court justice is a complainant or material witness in the proceeding;

(D) When a family member of a Colorado supreme court justice is a complainant or material witness in the proceeding; or

(E) When any other circumstances exist due to which more than two Colorado supreme court justices have recused themselves from the proceeding.

(III) Upon a determination that a sanction imposed by the adjudicative panel is an abuse of discretion, the supreme court or, if applicable, the tribunal, shall remand the proceedings to the panel that imposed the sanction with directions the court or tribunal deems necessary.

(IV) Upon an order for retirement, the justice or judge is retired with the same rights and privileges as if the justice or judge retired pursuant to statute. Upon an order for removal, the justice or judge is removed from office and the justice’s or judge’s salary ceases from the date of the order. On the entry of an order for retirement or for removal of a justice or judge, the justice’s or judge’s office is deemed vacant.

(g) (I) Prior to the filing of a recommendation to the supreme court by the commission commencement of formal disciplinary proceedings against any justice or judge, all papers filed with and proceedings before the commission on judicial discipline or masters appointed by the supreme court, pursuant to this subsection (3), shall be are confidential, and the filing of papers with and the giving of testimony before the commission or the masters shall be privileged; but no other publication of such papers or proceedings shall be privileged in any action for defamation; except that the record filed by the commission in the supreme court continues privileged is confidential. A person is absolutely immune from any action for defamation based on papers filed with or testimony before the commission, the adjudicative board, the supreme court, or the tribunal, but no other publication of the papers or proceedings has absolute immunity in any action for defamation and a writing which that was privileged prior to its filing with the commission or the masters does not lose such privilege by such filing.

(II) Notwithstanding the confidentiality requirement described in this subsection (3)(g), the commission may:

(A) Release information about the status of an evaluation, investigation, or proceeding to the victim of misconduct or the complainant;

(B) Release information about a complaint that resulted in informal remedial action or public discipline of a judge or justice to the state court administrator as necessary for the selection of a tribunal pursuant to

subsection (3)(f)(II) of this section; any relevant commission on judicial performance or judicial nominating commission, the office of attorney regulation counsel, and the office of the presiding disciplinary judge, or successors to each commission or office; the office of the governor, for the purpose of judicial appointments; the judicial department, for the purpose of reviewing applicants for the senior judge program and appointments to the adjudicative board pursuant to subsection (3)(c.5)(I) of this section; and other limited recipients consistent with the purposes of this section allowed by rule; and

(C) Make publicly available aggregate information about trends or patterns in complaints made to the commission, but the commission shall not make public any information that identifies any specific person or complaint.

(III) A recipient of confidential information pursuant to subsection (3)(g)(II) (B) of this section shall preserve the confidentiality of the information subject to any sanctions for violation of confidentiality as may be provided by law.

(IV) The general assembly may provide by law for confidential reporting and complainant rights consistent with subsection (3)(g)(II) of this section.

(h) The supreme court shall by rule provide for procedures before the commission on judicial discipline, the masters, and the supreme court. The rules shall also provide the standards and degree of proof to be applied by the commission in its proceedings. A justice or judge who is a member of the commission commission, adjudicative board, tribunal, or supreme court shall not participate in any proceedings involving his the justice’s or judge’s own removal or retirement.

(k) (I) There is created a rule-making committee to adopt rules for the judicial discipline process. The rule-making committee consists of four members appointed by the supreme court; four members appointed by the adjudicative board; four members appointed by the commission; and one victim’s advocate, as defined in law, appointed by the governor. Members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority. The rule-making committee shall elect a chair who is a member of the committee. The rules must include the standards and degree of proof to be applied in judicial discipline proceedings; confidential reporting procedures; and complainant rights during the evaluation, investigation, and hearing process. The general assembly may provide by law for confidential reporting and complainant rights.

(II) The rule-making committee may promulgate specific rules governing proceedings before a panel of the adjudicative board. The Colorado rules of evidence and Colorado rules of civil procedure, as amended, apply to proceedings before a panel of the adjudicative board until and unless the rule-making committee promulgates rules governing panel proceedings. Rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection (3)(k)(II) apply to formal proceedings initiated on or after April 1, 2025.

SECTION 2. Each elector voting at the election may cast a vote either “Yes/For” or “No/Against” on the following ballot title: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning judicial discipline, and, in connection therewith, establishing an independent judicial discipline adjudicative board, setting standards for judicial review of a discipline case, and clarifying when discipline proceedings become public?”.

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in section 1-40-123, Colorado Revised Statutes, if at least fifty-five percent of the electors voting on the ballot title vote “Yes/ For”, then the amendment will become part of the state constitution.

Amendment I

Constitutional Bail Exception for First Degree Murder

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado constitution. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado constitution below was referred to the voters because it passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the state senate and the state house of representatives.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning creating an exception to the right to bail for cases of murder in the first degree when proof is evident or presumption is great?

Text of Measure:

Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the Senate concurring herein:

SECTION 1. At the election held on November 5, 2024, the secretary of state shall submit to the registered electors of the state the ballot title set forth in section 2 for the following amendment to the state constitution:

In the constitution of the state of Colorado, section 19 of article II, amend (2); and add (1)(d) as follows:

Section 19. Right to bail - exceptions. (1) All persons shall be bailable by sufficient

sureties pending disposition of charges except:

(d) For the offense of murder in the first degree, as defined by law, committed on or after the effective date of this subsection (1)(d), when proof is evident or presumption is great.

(2) Except in the case of a capital offense or murder in the first degree, if a person is denied bail under this section, the trial of the person shall be commenced not more than ninety days after the date on which bail is denied. If the trial is not commenced within ninety days and the delay is not attributable to the defense, the court shall immediately schedule a bail hearing and shall set the amount of the bail for the person.

SECTION 2. Each elector voting at the election may cast a vote either “Yes/For” or “No/Against” on the following ballot title: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning creating an exception to the right to bail for cases of murder in the first degree when proof is evident or presumption is great?”

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in section 1-40-123, Colorado Revised Statutes, if at least fifty-five percent of the electors voting on the ballot title vote “Yes/ For”, then the amendment will become part of the state constitution.

Amendment J

Repealing the Definition of Marriage in the Constitution

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado constitution. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado constitution below was referred to the voters because it passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the state senate and the state house of representatives.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution removing the ban on samesex marriage?

Text of Measure:

Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House of Representatives concurring herein:

SECTION 1. At the election held on November 5, 2024, the secretary of state shall submit to the registered electors of the state the ballot title set forth in section 2 for the following amendment to the state constitution:

In the constitution of the state of Colorado, repeal section 31 of article II as follows: Section 31. Marriages - valid or recognized. Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.

SECTION 2. Each elector voting at the election may cast a vote either “Yes/For” or “No/Against” on the following ballot title: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution removing the ban on same-sex marriage?”

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in section 1-40-123, Colorado Revised Statutes, if a majority of the electors voting on the ballot title vote “Yes/For”, then the amendment will become part of the state constitution.

Amendment K

Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado constitution. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado constitution below was referred to the voters because it passed by a two-thirds majority vote of the state senate and the state house of representatives.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the modification of certain deadlines in connection with specified elections?

Text of Measure:

Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House of Representatives concurring herein:

SECTION 1. At the election held on November 5, 2024, the secretary of state shall submit to the registered electors of the state the ballot title set forth in section 2 for the following amendments to the state constitution: In the constitution of the state of Colorado, section 1 of article V, amend (2), (3), and (7.3) as follows:

Section 1. General assembly - initiative and referendum. (2) The first power hereby reserved by the people is the initiative, and signatures by registered electors in an amount equal to at least five percent of the total number of votes cast for all candidates for the office of secretary of state at the previous general election shall be required to propose any measure by petition, and every such petition shall include the full text of the measure so proposed. Initiative petitions for state legislation and amendments to the constitution, in such form as may be prescribed pursuant to law, shall be addressed to and filed with the secretary of state at least three months and one week before the general election at which they are to be voted upon. (3) The second power hereby reserved is the referendum, and it may be ordered, except as to laws necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, and appropriations for the support and maintenance of the departments of state and state institutions, against any act or item, section, or part

of any act of the general assembly, either by a petition signed by registered electors in an amount equal to at least five percent of the total number of votes cast for all candidates for the office of the secretary of state at the previous general election or by the general assembly. Referendum petitions, in such form as may be prescribed pursuant to law, shall be addressed to and filed with the secretary of state not more than ninety days eighty-three days after the final adjournment of the session of the general assembly that passed the bill on which the referendum is demanded. The filing of a referendum petition against any item, section, or part of any act shall not delay the remainder of the act from becoming operative.

(7.3) Before any election at which the voters of the entire state will vote on any initiated or referred constitutional amendment or legislation, the nonpartisan research staff of the general assembly shall cause to be published the text and title of every such measure. Such publication shall be made at least one time in at least one legal publication of general circulation in each county of the state and shall be made at least fifteen days prior to the final date of voter registration for forty-five days before the election. The form and manner of publication shall be as prescribed by law and shall ensure a reasonable opportunity for the voters statewide to become informed about the text and title of each measure.

In the constitution of the state of Colorado, amend section 25 of article VI as follows: Section 25. Election of justices and judges. A justice of the supreme court or a judge of any other court of record, who shall desire to retain his the justice’s or judge’s judicial office for another term after the expiration of his the justice’s or judge’s then term of office shall file with the secretary of state, not more than six months and one week nor less than three months and one week prior to the general election next prior to the expiration of his the justice’s or judge’s then term of office, a declaration of his the justice’s or judge’s intent to run for another term. Failure to file such a declaration within the time specified shall create creates a vacancy in that office at the end of his the justice’s or judge’s then term of office. Upon the filing of such a declaration, a question shall be placed on the appropriate ballot at such general election, as follows:

“Shall Justice (Judge) .... of the Supreme (or other) Court be retained in office? YES/..../NO/…./.” If a majority of those voting on the question vote “Yes”, the justice or judge is thereupon elected to a succeeding full term. If a majority of those voting on the question vote “No”, this will cause a vacancy to exist in that office at the end of his then present term of office.

In the case of a justice of the supreme court or any intermediate appellate court, the electors of the state at large; in the case of a judge of a district court, the electors of that judicial district; and in the case of a judge of the county court or other court of record, the electors of that county; shall vote on the question of retention in office of the justice or judge.

SECTION 2. Each elector voting at the election may cast a vote either “Yes/For” or “No/Against” on the following ballot title: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the modification of certain deadlines in connection with specified elections?”

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in section 1-40-123, Colorado Revised Statutes, if at least fifty-five percent of the electors voting on the ballot title vote “Yes/ For”, then the amendment will become part of the state constitution.

Amendment 79

Constitutional Right to Abortion

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado constitution. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado constitution below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado constitution recognizing the right to abortion, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting the state and local governments from denying, impeding, or discriminating against the exercise of that right, allowing abortion to be a covered service under health insurance plans for Colorado state and local government employees and for enrollees in state and local governmental insurance programs?

Text of Measure:

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Colorado:

Section 1. Legislative declaration. We, the voters of the state of Colorado, hereby find and declare:

(a) Colorado has been a leader in affirming the right to abortion since 1967;

(b) In 1984, Colorado adopted Amendment 3 which has had the unintended consequences of denying health insurance coverage for abortion services for state and local public employees, even in cases of rape, incest, continuation of a pregnancy that gravely endangers the patient’s health, or even when it is clear there is a fatal fetal condition;

(c) Amendment 3 also prevents use of health insurance coverage provided through medicaid for abortion services, even when continuing the pregnancy gravely endangers the patient’s health or when it is clear there is a fatal fetal condition;

(d) In 2022, the United States supreme court reversed the long-standing decision of Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), that had provided federal constitutional protection for abortion rights, leaving decisions about the right to abortion up to policy makers at the state level;

(e) In 2024, Colorado voters recognize Amendment 3 has had discriminatory and harmful effects on state and local public employees and those enrolled in state sponsored insurance programs and their families;

(f) Voter reversal of this policy is consistent with U.S. supreme court rulings on recognizing equal access to rights, such as the right to vote. Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections, 383 U.S. 663 (1966). Therefore, it is timely and appropriate for voters to enact this amendment now.

Section 2. In the constitution of the state of Colorado, add section 32 to Article II as follows:

Section 32. Abortion

The right to abortion is hereby recognized. Government shall not deny, impede, or discriminate against the exercise of that right, including prohibiting health insurance coverage for abortion

Section 3. In the constitution of the state of Colorado, repeal section 50 of article V. Amendment 80 Constitutional Right to School Choice

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado constitution. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado constitution below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution establishing the right to school choice for children in kindergarten through 12th grade, and, in connection therewith, declaring that school choice includes neighborhood, charter, and private schools; home schooling; open enrollment options; and future innovations in education?

Text of Measure:

Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado:

SECTION 1. In the constitution of the state of Colorado, add section, 18 to article IX as follows:

Section 18. Education - School Choice (1) Purpose and findings. The people of the state of Colorado hereby find and declare that all children have the right to equal opportunity to access a quality education; that parents have the right to direct the education of their children; and that school choice includes neighborhood, charter, private, and home schools, open enrollment options, and future innovations in education. (2) Each K-12 child has the right to school choice.

Proposition JJ

Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue

Question:

Without raising taxes, may the state keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue above voter-approved limits to fund water conservation and protection projects instead of refunding revenue to casinos?

The General Assembly referred this question to the voters in House Bill 24-1436, which is available online under Referring Legislation at: https://leg.colorado.gov/ bluebook

Proposition KK Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax

Question:

SHALL STATE TAXES BE INCREASED BY $39,000,000 ANNUALLY TO FUND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND AT -RISK YOUTH, SCHOOL SAFETY AND GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER VIOLENT CRIMES BY AUTHORIZING A TAX ON GUN DEALERS, GUN MANUFACTURERS, AND AMMUNITION VENDORS AT THE RATE OF 6.5% OF THE NET TAXABLE SALES FROM THE RETAIL SALE OF ANY GUN, GUN PRECURSOR PART, OR AMMUNITION, WITH THE STATE KEEPING AND SPENDING ALL OF THE NEW TAX REVENUE AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE?

The General Assembly referred this question to the voters in House Bill 24-1349, which is available online under Referring Legislation at: https://leg.colorado.gov/ bluebook

Proposition 127

Prohibit Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion Hunting

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices

of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning a prohibition on the hunting of mountain lions, lynx, and bobcats, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting the intentional killing, wounding, pursuing, entrapping, or discharging or releasing of a deadly weapon at a mountain lion, lynx, or bobcat; creating eight exceptions to this prohibition including for the protection of human life, property, and livestock; establishing a violation of this prohibition as a class 1 misdemeanor; and increasing fines and limiting wildlife license privileges for persons convicted of this crime?

Text of Measure:

Be it Enacted by the People of the State Colorado:

SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 33-4-101.4 as follows: 33-4-101.4. Trophy hunting prohibited – exceptions – legislative declaration – rules – penalty – definitions. (1) The voters of Colorado find and declare that any trophy hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, or lynx is inhumane, serves no socially acceptable or ecologically beneficial purpose, and fails to further public safety. Trophy hunting is practiced primarily for the display of an animal’s head, fur, or other body parts, rather than for utilization of the meat. Moreover, it is almost always conducted by unsporting means, including, but not limited to, using packs of dogs with electronic devices to pursue and entrap affected animals in places from which they cannot escape in order to achieve the kill. Therefore, it is appropriate and necessary to ban trophy hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx in Colorado.

(2) As used in this section:

(a)(I) “Trophy hunting” means intentionally:

(A) Killing, wounding, pursuing, or entrapping a mountain lion, bobcat, or lynx; or

(B) Discharging or releasing any deadly weapon, as defined in section 18-1901(3)(e), at a mountain lion, bobcat, or lynx.

(II) “Trophy hunting” does not include:

(A) Any act specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section if it was conducted in the defense of human life, livestock, real or personal property, or a motor vehicle pursuant to section 33-3-106 and appropriate nonlethal methods have been used as defined by the commission, except that lethal means may be used to defend human life;

(B) Any act specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section if it was conducted by an authorized employee of the division of parks and wildlife, the United States department of agriculture, or the United States department of the interior, when the employee is acting in his or her official capacity;

(C) The accidental wounding or killing of a mountain lion, lynx, or bobcat by a motor vehicle, vessel, or train;

(D) The use of nonlethal methods by a person authorized to capture a mountain lion, bobcat or lynx for purposes of bona fide scientific research, for relocation permitted in accordance with rules of the division or for medical treatment of the animal being captured as permitted by section 33-6206(1)(a), (1)(c), or (1)(d);

(E) Any act specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section if authorized by the Commissioner of Agriculture pursuant to section 35-40-101 to control depredating animals;

(F) Euthanasia of an ill or injured mountain lion, bobcat, or lynx, done for humane reasons, by a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under the colorado veterinary practice act, article 315 of title 12;

(G) Any act specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section if it was conducted pursuant to a special license issued by the division of parks and wildlife under section 33-4-102(2)(a), 2(i), or (13); or

(H) Any act specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section if it was conducted by an employee or contractor of a federal, state, county, city and county, or municipal department of health for the purpose of protecting human health or safety pursuant to section 33-6-205

(b) “Pursuing” means following or chasing in order to attack, entrap, wound, or kill, including, but not limited to, using one or more dogs in such act.

(3) Trophy hunting of any mountain lion, bobcat, or lynx is unlawful.

(4) (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who violates this section commits a class 1 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person convicted of any offense under this section who holds a wildlife license shall not be able to

hold or exercise the privileges of such a license for five years.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person convicted of two or more offenses under this section is prohibited from holding or exercising the privileges of such a license for life.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 33-4-102, amend (1.4)(s) as follows: 33-4-102. Types of licenses and fees - rules. (1.4) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (1.5) and (1.6) of this section, the division may issue the following resident and nonresident licenses and shall collect the following fees:

for an offender convicted of certain crimes, and, in connection therewith, requiring an offender who is convicted of second degree murder; first degree assault; class 2 felony kidnapping; sexual assault; first degree arson; first degree burglary; or aggravated robbery committed on or after January 1, 2025, to serve 85 percent of the sentence imposed before being eligible for parole, and requiring an offender convicted of any such crime committed on or after January 1, 2025, who was previously convicted of any two crimes of violence, not just those crimes enumerated in this measure, to serve the full sentence imposed before beginning to serve parole?

Text of Measure:

Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado:

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 33-6-107, amend (9) as follows: 33-6-107. Licensing violations – penalties – rule. (9) For the purposes of this section, any person, any member of such person’s family, or any employee of the person may hunt, trap, or take black-billed magpies, common crows, starlings, English or house sparrows, common pigeons, coyotes, bobcats, red foxes, raccoons, jackrabbits, badgers, marmots, prairie dogs, pocket gophers, Richardson’s ground squirrels, rock squirrels, thirteen-lined ground squirrels, porcupines, crayfish, tiger salamanders, muskrats, beavers, exotic wildlife, and common snapping turtles on lands owned or leased by the person without securing licenses to do so, but only when such wildlife is causing damage to crops, real or personal property, or livestock. Any person may kill skunks or rattlesnakes when necessary to protect life or property. The pelts or hides of any mammals taken under this subsection (9) may be transferred, possessed, traded, bartered, or sold by a person who holds an appropriate small game license.

SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 33-6-109, amend (3)(c) as follows: 33-6-109. Wildlife – illegal possession. (3) A person who violates subsection (1) or (2) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, depending upon the wildlife involved, shall be punished upon conviction by a fine or imprisonment, or both, and license suspension points or suspension or revocation of license privileges as follows: (c) For each elk, bear, moose, lynx, bobcat, or mountain lion, a fine of one thousand dollars and an assessment of fifteen points.

SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 33-6-110, amend (1)(a) and (c) as follows:

33-6-110. Division action to recover possession and value of wildlife unlawfully taken. (1) The division may bring and maintain a civil action against any person, in the name of the people of the state, to recover possession or value or both possession and value of any wildlife taken in violation of articles 1 to 6 of this title. A writ of replevin may issue in such an action without bond. No previous demand for possession shall be necessary. If costs or damages are adjudged in favor of the defendant, the same shall be paid out of the wildlife cash fund. Neither the pendency of such civil action nor a criminal prosecution for the same taking shall be a bar to the other; nor shall anything in this section affect the right of seizure under other provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title. The following shall be considered the minimum value of the wildlife unlawfully taken or possessed and may be recovered in addition to recovery of possession of the wildlife:

(a) For each eagle, member of an endangered species, rocky mountain goat, moose, rocky mountain bighorn sheep, mountain lion, bobcat, or lynx…$1,000 (c) For each pronghorn, deer, or black bear or mountain lion…$500

SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 33-1-102, amend (2) as follows: 33-1-102. Definitions. (2) “Big game” means elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, rocky mountain bighorn sheep, desert bighorn sheep, rocky mountain goat, pronghorn antelope, black bear, mountain lion, and all species of large mammals that may be introduced or transplanted into this state for hunting or are classified as big game by the commission.

SECTION 7. Effective date - applicability. This measure shall be effective on and after the date it is declared by proclamation of the governor to have been adopted by voters and shall apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date.

Proposition 128

Parole Eligibility for Crimes of Violence

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning parole eligibility

SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 17-22.5-303.3, repeal and reenact, with amendments, (1) and (2); and add (1.5) and (2.5) as follows: 17-22.5-303.3. Violent offenders – parole. (1) Any person sentenced for second degree murder, first degree assault, first degree kidnapping, unless the first degree kidnapping is a class 1 felony, first or second degree sexual assault, first degree arson, first degree burglary, or aggravated robbery, committed on or after July 1, 1987, but before January 1, 2025, who has previously been convicted of a crime of violence, shall be eligible for parole after he has served seventy-five percent of the sentence imposed less any time authorized for earned time pursuant to section 17-22.5-302. Thereafter, the provisions of section 17-22.5-303 (6) and (7) apply.

(1.5) Any person convicted for second degree murder; first degree assault; class 2 felony kidnapping; sexual assault under part 4, article 3 of title 18; first degree arson; first degree burglary; or aggravated robbery, committed on or after January 1, 2025, shall be eligible for parole after such person has served eighty-five percent of the sentence imposed upon such person. Thereafter, the provisions of section 17-22.5-303 (6) and (7) apply.

(2) Any person convicted for a crime committed before January 1, 2025, for any crime enumerated in subsection (1) of this section, who has twice previously been convicted for a crime of violence, shall be eligible for parole after he has served the sentence imposed less any time authorized for earned time pursuant to section 17-22.5-302. Thereafter, the provisions of section 17-22.5-303 (6) and (7) apply.

(2.5) Any person convicted and sentenced for a crime committed on or after January 1, 2025, for any crime enumerated in subsection (1.5) of this section, who has twice previously been convicted for a crime of violence, shall begin parole after he has served the full sentence imposed. Thereafter, the provisions of section 17-22.5-303 (6) and (7) apply.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 17-22.5-403, amend (2.5)(a) as follows: 17-22.5-403. Parole eligibility. (2.5)(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, any person convicted and sentenced for second degree murder, first degree assault, first degree kidnapping unless the first degree kidnapping is a class 1 felony, first degree arson, first degree burglary, or aggravated robbery, committed on or after July 1, 2004, but before January 1, 2025, shall be eligible for parole after such person has served seventy-five percent of the sentence imposed upon such person, less any time authorized for earned time granted pursuant to section 17-22.5-405.

SECTION 3. Effective Date.

This act takes effect on the date of the proclamation of the Governor announcing the approval, by the registered electors of the state, of the proposed initiative.

Proposition 129

Establishing Veterinary Professional Associates

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes creating a new veterinary professional associate profession, and, in connection therewith, establishing qualifications including a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care or the equivalent as determined by the state board of veterinary medicine to be a veterinary professional associate; requiring registration with the state board; allowing a registered veterinary professional associate to practice veterinary medicine under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and making it a misdemeanor to practice as a veterinary professional associate without an active registration?

Text of Measure:

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Colorado:

SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 12-315-102 as follows: 12-315-102. Legislative declaration. (1) This article 315 is enacted as an exercise

of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine. It is hereby declared that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred upon persons possessed of the personal and professional qualifications specified in this article 315.

(2) The people of the state of Colorado declare that:

(a) There is a critical veterinary workforce shortage impacting the animals of Colorado;

(b) The veterinary workforce shortage is causing an access-to-veterinarycare crisis in Colorado;

(c) The access-to-veterinary-care crisis is threatening the welfare of companion animals, the livelihood of members of Colorado’s animal agriculture industry, and the safety of our food supply;

(d) The veterinary workforce shortage and access-to-veterinary-care crisis cannot be solved without seeking new ways to bring additional people into the veterinary workforce; and

(e) Experts in veterinary medicine have identified a mid-level veterinary practitioner career pathway as one solution to the veterinary workforce shortage and access-to-veterinary-care crisis.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes 12-315-104, amend (21.5) and add (21.7) as follows:

12-315-104. Definitions. As used in this article 315, unless the context otherwise requires:

(21.5) “Veterinary professional” means a veterinarian licensed pursuant to this part 1, a veterinary professional associate registered pursuant part 2 of this article 315, and a veterinary technician registered pursuant to part 2 of this article 315.

(21.7) “Veterinary professional associate” means an individual who holds a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care, or the equivalent, and who is subject to the requirements in section 12-315-203.7.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes 12-315-105, add (1)(r) as follows: 12-315-105. License requirements and exceptions - definitions - rules. (1) A person shall not practice veterinary medicine in this state if the person is not a licensed veterinarian. A person shall not practice artificial insemination or ova transplantation of cattle or other animal species in this state except in accordance with section 12-315-106 (5)(c). This article 315 does not prohibit:

(r) A veterinary professional associate from practicing veterinary medicine that is:

(I) Within the veterinary professional associate’s advanced education and experience; and

(II) Performed while under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the veterinary professional associate’s performance.

SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-315-106, amend (5)(a), (5)(b), (5)(d), and (7); and add (5)(j) as follows: 12-315-106. Board of veterinary medicine - creation - powers - rules. (5) The board has the power to:

(a) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice veterinary medicine or for registration as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate in this state;

(b) Pursuant to section 12-20-404, issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses to practice veterinary medicine or registrations of veterinary technicians and veterinary professional associates in the state or otherwise discipline or fine, or both, licensees or registrants consistent with this article 315 and the rules adopted by the board under this article 315;

(d) Establish, pursuant to section 12-20-105, and publish annually a schedule of fees for licensing and registration of veterinarians, and veterinary technicians, and veterinary professional associates. The board shall base the fee on its anticipated financial requirements for the year.

(j) Approve a nationally recognized veterinary professional associate credentialing organization for purposes of credentialing veterinary professional associates in this state. The credentialing organization approved by the board may:

(I) Require completion of a university-approved program for veterinary professional associates; and

(II) Require that an applicant pass a veterinary professional associate national examination.

(7) The powers of the board are granted to enable the board to effectively supervise the practice of veterinary medicine and of veterinary technicians and veterinary professional associates and are to be construed liberally to accomplish this objective.

SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-315-112, amend (1)(ee) as follows; 12-315-112. Discipline of licensees. (1) Upon receipt of a signed complaint by

a complainant or upon its own motion, the board may proceed to a hearing in accordance with section 12-315-113. After a hearing, and by a concurrence of a majority of members, the board may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 against an applicant for a license or a licensed veterinarian for any of the following reasons:

(ee) Failure to properly supervise a veterinary student, a veterinary student preceptor, a veterinary technician, a veterinary professional associate, or other veterinary staff;

SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, article 315 of title 12, rename Part 2 as follows:

Part 2. Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Professional Associates

SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-315-201, add (1)(c) and (1)(d) as follows:

12-315-201. Additional board duties - rules - repeal. (1) In addition to any other duties specified in this part 2 or section 12-315-106, the board shall:

(c) Require biennial continuing education for veterinary professional associates, as may be determined by the board by rule, as a condition of renewing registration; and

(d) Adopt any rules necessary for the practice and supervision of veterinary professional associates.

SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 12-315-203.7 as follows:

12-315-203.7. Veterinary professional associate -qualifications- registrationfees - continuing education - rules. (1) An individual who desires to practice as a veterinary professional associate in this state must file an application for registration with the board, along with the required application fee, in the manner determined by the board.

(2) Qualifications. To be qualified for registration as a veterinary professional associate, an individual must:

(a) Be at least eighteen years of age; and

(b) Hold a master’s degree in veterinary clinical care or the equivalent as determined by the board.

(3) Registration. Commencing January 1, 2026, an individual who practices as a veterinary professional associate in this state must be registered by the board pursuant to this section and rules adopted by the board for the registration of veterinary professional associates.

(4) Rules. Prior to registering veterinary professional associates pursuant to this section, the board shall establish, by rule:

(a) The time frames and requirements for registration, renewal of registration, and suspension and reinstatement of registration for veterinary professional associates;

(b) The method for an applicant to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements set forth in subsection (2) of this section;

(c) Any information or confirmation required by the supervising, licensed veterinarian;

(d) Any continuing education requirements for veterinary professional associates in accordance with section 12-315-201(1)(c) and subsection (5) of this section; and

(e) Any other rules necessary to implement this section.

(5) A veterinary professional associate is subject to any biennial continuing education requirement established by the board pursuant to section 12-315201(1)(c) and rules adopted pursuant to subsection (4)(d) of this section as a condition of renewing registration.

SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 12-315-204 as follows: 12-315-204. Use of title restricted. (1) On and after January 1, 2024, only a person who is registered pursuant to this part 2 may use the title “veterinary technician” or “registered veterinary technician” or the initials “VT” or “RVT”.

(2) On and after January 1, 2026, only an individual who is registered pursuant to section 12-315-203.7 may use the title “veterinary professional associate” or “registered veterinary professional associate” or the initials “VPA” or “RVPA.”

SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 12-315-206 as follows: 12-315-206. Expiration, renewal, reinstatement, or reactivation of a registration - inactive status - rules - definition. (1) A registration issued pursuant to this part 2 is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). A person whose registration expires is subject to the penalties provided in this part 2 or section 12-20-202 (1).

(2) The board, by rule, may waive a veterinary technician’s or veterinary professional associate’s renewal fee while the veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States. The period during which the renewal fee is waived cannot exceed the longer of three years or the duration of a national emergency.

(3) The board shall not renew, reinstate, or reactivate a registration issued pursuant

to section 12-315-203(3) this part 2 unless the veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate demonstrates to the board’s satisfaction that the veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate maintains active credentialing with the credentialing organization or the veterinary professional associate continues to meet the requirements for registration under this part 2. Subject to board rule, the evidence may be provided by an attestation on the registration application.

(4) (a) Upon notice to the board, the board shall transfer a veterinary technician’s or veterinary professional associate’s registration to inactive status. If a person whose registration is in inactive status wishes to resume practicing as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate the person shall apply to the board in a form and manner approved by the board and shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the board, that the person has obtained and maintains credentialing in good standing by the credentialing organization or the person continues to meet the requirements for registration under this part 2.

(b) The board may pursue disciplinary proceedings pursuant to section 12-315-207 against a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate whose registration is inactive pursuant to this subsection (4) for conduct that violates this part 2 that the person engages in while the registration is in inactive status.

SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-315-207, amend (1) introductory portion, (1)(e), (1)(f) introductory portion, (1)(f)(I), (1)(g), (1)(l), (5), and (8) as follows: 12-315-207. Discipline of a registered veterinary technician – registered veterinary professional associate – repeal. (1) Upon receipt of a signed complaint by a complainant or upon its own motion, the board may proceed to a hearing in accordance with section 12-315-113. After a hearing, and by a concurrence of a majority of members, the board may take disciplinary action as authorized in section 12-20-404 against an applicant for a registration or a registered veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate for any of the following reasons:

(e) Unprofessional or unethical conduct or engaging in practices that are in violation of generally accepted standards for practice as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate or prescribed by the rules of the board;

(f) The veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate:

(I) Has a registration or credential as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate in another state revoked or suspended;

(g) Practicing as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate while in inactive status or while the person’s registration is expired;

(l) A determination that the individual is mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction, and the court has entered, pursuant to part 3 or 4 of article 14 of title 15 or section 27-65-110 (4) or 27-65-127, an order specifically finding that the mental incompetency is of such a degree that the individual is incapable of continuing to hold a registration as a veterinary professional associate or veterinary technician;

(5) With respect to denying the issuance of a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate registration or taking disciplinary action against a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate, the board may accept as prima facie evidence of grounds for the action any federal or state action taken against a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate in another jurisdiction if the violation that prompted the disciplinary action in the jurisdiction would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this section.

(8) The board may suspend the registration of a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate who fails to comply with an order of the board issued in accordance with this section. The board may impose the registration suspension until the registrant complies with the board’s order.

SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-315-208, amend (1)(a)(I) introductory portion, (1)(a)(I)(B), (1)(b), and (2) introductory portion as follows: 12-315-208. Examination of registrants - behavioral health - mental healthphysical conditions. (1)(a)(I) If, upon receipt of a signed complaint by a complainant, the board has reasonable cause to believe that a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate is unable to practice as a veterinary technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients or clients due to a physical condition or a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder, the board may require in writing that the veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate submit to an examination to evaluate:

(B) Any impact the physical condition or the behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder has on the veterinary technician’s or veterinary professional associate’s ability to practice as a veterinary technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients and clients.

(b) If a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate fails to submit to an examination required under subsection (1)(a) of this section, the board may suspend the veterinary technician’s or veterinary professional associate’s registration until the veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate submits to the examination; however, if the veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the

failure to submit to the examination is due to circumstances beyond the veterinary technician’s or veterinary professional associate’s control, the board shall not suspend the veterinary technician’s or veterinary professional associate’s registration.

(2) Every veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate in this state is deemed, by practicing as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate or applying for a renewal of the person’s registration, to have:

SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 12-315-209.7 as follows:

12-315-209.7. Duties of licensed veterinarian - direction and supervision of veterinary professional associate - rules. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person practicing as a veterinary professional associate may perform duties and actions authorized pursuant to section 12-315-105(1)(r) that are within the scope of the veterinary professional associate’s advanced education and experience if the person performs those duties under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

(2) A veterinary professional associate shall perform only those duties or actions delegated by the licensed, supervising veterinarian for which the veterinary professional associate has the necessary training and experience, as determined by the supervising veterinarian, to meet generally accepted standards of veterinary care.

(3) If a veterinary professional associate is delegated duties beyond the veterinary professional associate’s training and experience, the licensed veterinarian:

(a) Is in violation of section 12-315-112(1)(ee) ;

(b) May be liable for damages resulting from any negligence of the veterinary professional associate in providing care to an animal; and

(c) May be subject to professional discipline in accordance with section 12315-112

(4) If a veterinary professional associate performs duties beyond the veterinary professional associate’s training and experience or does not conform with the requirement to perform all duties and actions pursuant to section 12-315-105(1)(r) under the supervision of a licensed, supervising veterinarian as specified in subsection (1) of this section, the veterinary professional associate may be subject to:

(a) A cease-and-desist order pursuant to section 12-20-405;

(b) Damages resulting from any negligence of the veterinary professional associate in providing care to an animal; and

(c) Discipline pursuant to Sections 12-20-404 for a violation of section 12315-207(1)(n).

SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 12-315-210 as follows: 12-315-210. Unauthorized practice - penalties. A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate without an active registration issued under this part 2 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-20-404, amend (1)(d)(II)(M) as follows:

12-20-404. Disciplinary actions - regulator powers - disposition of finesmistreatment of at-risk adult – exceptions - definitions. (1) General disciplinary authority. If a regulator determines that an applicant, licensee, certificate holder, or registrant has committed an act or engaged in conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or unprofessional conduct under a part or article of this title 12 governing the particular profession or occupation, the regulator may:

(d)(II) A regulator is not authorized under this subsection (1)(d) to refuse to renew the license, certification, or registration of a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant regulated under the following:

(M) Article 315 of this title 12 concerning veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary professional associates

SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-20-407, amend (1)(a)(V)(W) as follows:

12-20-407. Unauthorized practice of profession or occupation - penaltiesexclusions. (1) (a) A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501 if the person: (V) Practices or offers or attempts to practice any of the following professions or occupations without an active license, certification, or registration issued under the part or article of this title 12 governing the particular profession or occupation: (W) Veterinary medicine or as a veterinary technician or veterinary professional associate, as regulated under article 315 of this title 12; or

SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-20-408, amend (1)(f) as follows: 12-20-408. Judicial review. (1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, the court of appeals has initial jurisdiction to review all final actions and orders of a regulator that are subject to judicial review and shall conduct the judicial review proceedings in accordance with section 24-4-106 (11); except that, with regard only to

cease-and-desist orders, a district court of competent jurisdiction has initial jurisdiction to review a final action or order of a regulator that is subject to judicial review and shall conduct the judicial review proceedings in accordance with section 24-4-106 (3) for the following:

(f) Article 315 of this title 12 concerning veterinarians, and veterinary technicians, and veterinary professional associates

SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-72-204, amend (3)(a)(XIV) as follows:

24-72-204. Allowance or denial of inspection - grounds - procedure - appeal - definitions - repeal. (3) (a) The custodian shall deny the right of inspection of the following records, unless otherwise provided by law; except that the custodian shall make any of the following records, other than letters of reference concerning employment, licensing, or issuance of permits, available to the person in interest in accordance with this subsection (3):

(XIV) Veterinary medical data, information, and records on individual animals that are owned by private individuals or business entities, but are in the custody of a veterinary medical practice or hospital, including the veterinary teaching hospital at Colorado state university, that provides veterinary medical care and treatment to animals. A veterinary-patient-client privilege exists with respect to such data, information, and records only when a person in interest and a veterinarian or veterinary professional associate enter into a mutual agreement to provide medical treatment for an individual animal and such person in interest maintains an ownership interest in such animal undergoing treatment. For purposes of this subsection (3)(a)(XIV), “person in interest” means the owner of an animal undergoing veterinary medical treatment or such owner’s designated representative. Nothing in this subsection (3)(a)(XIV) shall prevent the state agricultural commission, the state agricultural commissioner, or the state board of veterinary medicine from exercising their investigatory and enforcement powers and duties granted pursuant to section 35-1-106 (1)(h), article 50 of title 35, and section 12-315-106 (5)(e), respectively. The veterinary-patient-client privilege described in this subsection (3)(a)(XIV), pursuant to section 12-315-120 (5), may not be asserted for the purpose of excluding or refusing evidence or testimony in a prosecution for an act of animal cruelty under section 18-9202 or for an act of animal fighting under section 18-9-204.

SECTION 19. Effective date. This act takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Proposition 130

Funding for Law Enforcement

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes concerning state funding for peace officer training and support, and, in connection therewith, directing the legislature to appropriate 350 million dollars to the peace officer training and support fund for municipal and county law enforcement agencies to hire and retain peace officers; allowing the fund to be used for pay, bonuses, initial and continuing education and training, and a death benefit for a peace officer, police, fire and first responder killed in the line of duty; and requiring the funding to supplement existing appropriations?

Text of Measure:

Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado:

SECTION 1. Statement of purpose. The people of the State of Colorado find and declare:

(1) This measure is enacted in response to a significant increase in crime, and especially violent crime, in the state of Colorado.

(2) The people of Colorado find, determine, and declare that the criminal laws of the state of Colorado must be more rigorously and comprehensively enforced.

(3) The people further find, determine, and declare that Colorado will be a safer place if Colorado recruits, trains, retains, and rewards the best and brightest law enforcement officials in Colorado to prevent and enforce crimes against the people of the state of Colorado.

(4) The people further find, determine, and declare that it is the goal of the people of the state of Colorado that our state be the best state in the union for a police officer to work, live and raise a family and that, in furtherance of that cause, the state will provide more resources, more man power, more training, and more support to law enforcement – including the families of those slain in the line of duty.

(5) The people further find, determine, and declare that the legislature has failed to adequately fund the law enforcement of this state, and the provisions of this act should be construed in a way that promotes a better, stronger, more comprehensive law enforcement system in the state.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-33.5-535 as follows: 24-33.5-535. Peace Officer Training and Support Fund. (1) There is created in the department of public safety a Peace Officer Training and Support Fund, referred to in this section as the “Fund”, to assist in recruiting, training and supporting peace officers and their families.

(2) Money may only be used for bona fide peace officer functions and not programs for other human services functions.

(3) The money must supplement and may not supplant other state or local appropriations to agencies and shall only be available to increase other total funding.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-33.5-503, add (1)(ee) as follows: 24-33.5-503. Death Benefit. (1)(ee) The surviving spouse, children or estate of any peace officer killed in the line of Duty shall be paid one million dollars in death benefits from the Peace Officer Training and Support Fund created in C.R.S. 24-33.5-535. This payment is in addition to any other payments including workers compensation, survivor benefits in a pension system, or other benefits provided by law.

SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-33.5-536 as follows: 24-33.5-536. Appropriation. The General Assembly shall appropriate $350 million to the peace officer training and support fund for the purpose of:

(1) Granting funds to law enforcement agencies in municipalities and counties for operating money to:

(a) Increase annual pay for police, sheriff and other law enforcement officials;

(b) Provide one time hiring, retention or merit bonuses to attract, maintain, or reward exceptional law enforcement officials;

(c) Hire additional police or law enforcement officials to address specific geographic areas or specific types of criminal activity, including gang activity, drug cartels, human trafficking, stolen vehicle units, and drug interdiction at the state’s borders and along the state’s interstate highways;

(d) Initial and continuing education for law enforcement including use of force training, restraint and non-lethal force training, physical fitness training or enhancement, post-secondary education advancement in criminal justice or other related areas of study, and other programs and disciplines that contribute to a comprehensive training and re-training of law enforcement officials in the state of Colorado; and

(e) Money from the general fund as may be needed to pay the surviving spouse or children or estate of police, fire or other first responders killed in the line of duty.

SECTION 5. Effective date.

This act takes effect on the date of the proclamation of the Governor announcing the approval, by the registered electors of the state, of the proposed initiative.

Proposition 131

Establishing All-Candidate Primary and Ranked Choice Voting General Elections

The ballot title below is a summary drafted by the professional staff of the offices of the secretary of state, the attorney general, and the legal staff for the general assembly for ballot purposes only. The ballot title will not appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes. The text of the measure that will appear in the Colorado Revised Statutes below was drafted by the proponents of the initiative. The initiated measure is included on the ballot as a proposed change to current law because the proponents gathered the required amount of petition signatures.

Ballot Title:

Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes creating new election processes for certain federal and state offices, and, in connection therewith, creating a new all-candidate primary election for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, CU board of regents, state board of education, and the Colorado state legislature; allowing voters to vote for any one candidate per office, regardless of the voter’s or candidate’s political party affiliation; providing that the four candidates for each office who receive the most votes advance to the general election; and in the general election, allowing voters to rank candidates for each office on their ballot, adopting a process for how the ranked votes are tallied, and determining the winner to be the candidate with the highest number of votes in the final tally?

Text of Measure:

Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado:

SECTION 1. Declaration of the People of Colorado

(1) It is in the interest of the people of the state of Colorado to modernize our election system so that all voters and candidates have equal access in certain state and federal elections and voters have more choice to elect candidates who better reflect the will of a majority of the voters. In furtherance of this objective, the people of the

state of Colorado establish that all voters have the right to:

(a) Participate in an all-candidate primary election featuring all candidates for those state and federal offices, with the final four candidates advancing to the general elections;

(b) Vote for any candidate they prefer, regardless of political affiliation or nonaffiliation; and

(c) Participate in general elections where candidates are elected by a majority of votes.

(2) This equal access provides voters more choices, generates more competitive candidates for elective office, promotes more meaningful voter participation, and holds elected officials more accountable.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-1-104, amend (19.7), (23.4), (34.4), and (49.7); and add (1.05), (7.3), (19.1), (34.3), (43.5), (45.7), and (46.4), as follows: 1-1-104. Definitions. As used in this code, unless the context otherwise requires: (1.05) “Active candidate” means any candidate or slate of candidates who has not been eliminated or elected.

(7.3) “Covered office” means the office of United States senator, representative to the United States house of representatives, state officer, and state senator or state representative serving in the general assembly. (19.1) “Highest-ranked active candidate” means the active candidate assigned to a higher ranking than any other active candidate.

(19.7) “Instant runoff voting” means a ranked voting method used to select a single winner in a race, as set forth in section sections 1-4-207 and 1-7-1003(3).

(23.4) “Overvote” means the selection by an elector of more names than there are persons to be elected to an office, the selection of more than one name in an all-candidate primary for a covered office, the assignment of more than one name to one ranking in an election using a ranked voting method, or the designation of more than one answer to a ballot question or ballot issue. “Overvote” does not include the ranking of multiple candidates in an election using a ranked instant runoff voting method in accordance with part 10 of article 7 of this title 1.

(34.3) “Ranking” means the number available to be assigned by a voter to a candidate to express the voter’s preference for that candidate; The number “1” is the highest ranking, followed by “2,” and then “3,” and so on.

(34.4) “Ranked voting method” means a method of casting and tabulating ballots votes that allows electors to rank the candidates for an office in order of preference and uses these preferences to determine the winner of the election. “Ranked voting method” includes instant runoff voting and choice voting or proportional voting as described in section sections 1-4-207 and 1-7-1003

(43.5) “Round” means an instance of the ranked voting tally as described in section 1-4-207 and 1-7-1003.

(45.7) “Single choice voting” means a method of casting and tabulating ballots that allows electors to indicate a choice for only one candidate for an office and uses these choices to determine the winner of the election.

(46.4) “State officer” means the governor and lieutenant governor, the secretary of state, the state treasurer, the attorney general, members of the state board of education, and regents of the university of Colorado.

(49.7) “Undervote” means the failure of an elector to vote on a ballot question or ballot issue, the failure of an elector to vote for or rank any candidate for an office, or the designation by an elector of fewer votes than there are offices to be filled; except that it is not an undervote if there are fewer candidates than offices to be filled and the elector designates as many votes as there are candidates.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-101, amend (1), (2), (3), and (4), as follows:

1-4-101. Primary elections - when - nominations - expenses. (1) Except as provided in section 1-4-104.5, a primary election for an office other than a covered office shall be held on the last Tuesday in June of even-numbered years to nominate candidates of political parties to be voted for at the succeeding general election. Except as provided by section 1-4-1304(1.5), only a major political party, as defined in section 1-1-104(22), is entitled to nominate candidates in a primary election.

(2) (a) Each political party that is entitled to participate in the primary election for an office other than a covered office must have a separate party ballot for use by electors affiliated with that political party. An elector is not required to vote in the same party primary as the elector voted in as part of a presidential primary election occurring in that same year, if such an election is held.

(b) The county clerk and recorder shall send to all active electors in the county who have not declared an affiliation a mailing that contains the primary election ballots for an office other than a covered office of all of the major political parties. In this mailing, the clerk shall also provide written instructions advising the elector of the manner in which the elector will be in compliance with the requirements of this code in selecting and casting the ballot of a major political party. An elector may cast the ballot

of only one major political party. After selecting and casting a ballot of a single major political party, the elector shall return the ballot to the clerk. If an elector casts and returns to the clerk the ballot of more than one major political party, all such ballots returned will be rejected and will not be counted.

(3) All nominations by major political parties for candidates for United States senator, representative in congress, all elective state, district, and county officers, and members of the general assembly shall be made by primary elections; except that, for general elections occurring after January 1, 2001, nominations by major political parties for candidates for lieutenant governor shall not be made by primary elections and shall be made pursuant to section 1-4-502 (3). Neither the secretary of state nor any county clerk and recorder shall place on the official general election ballot the name of any person as a candidate of any major political party who has not been nominated in accordance with the provisions of this article, or who has not been affiliated with the major political party for the period of time required by section 1-4-601, or who does not meet residency requirements for the office, if any. The information found on the voter registration record of the county of current or previous residence of the person seeking to be placed on the ballot is admissible as prima facie evidence of compliance with this article.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in this code, all primary elections for an office other than a covered office shall be conducted in the same manner as general elections insofar as the general election provisions are applicable, and the election officers for primary elections have the same powers and shall perform the same duties as those provided by law for general elections.

SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 1-4-101.5, as follows:

1-4-101.5 All-candidate primary elections for covered offices - whennominations - expenses. (1) An all-candidate primary election for a covered office shall be held on the last Tuesday in June of even-numbered years to nominate candidates to be voted on at the succeeding general election.

(2) The all-candidate primary election for candidates for a covered office shall be conducted whereby all candidates who qualify for the ballot, regardless of political party affiliation or non-affiliation, shall appear on the same ballot and each elector, regardless of political party affiliation or non-affiliation, is eligible to vote for any one candidate per each covered office specific to the districts of the elector’s registration. The four candidates who receive the highest number of votes for each covered office advance to the general election.

(a) The all-candidate primary election does not serve to determine the nominee of a political party or political group but instead serves to narrow the number of candidates whose name will appear on the ballot at the general election.

(b) Nothing in this section shall prevent political parties, organizations, or other groups from endorsing a candidate or candidates of their choice for covered offices nor shall it prevent a candidate from accepting or rejecting any number of such endorsements.

(c) (I) Candidates who qualify for the all-candidate primary election ballot shall be placed on the ballot in an order established by lot.

(II) For a candidate who is affiliated with a political party, their political party affiliation shall appear next to their name. No candidate shall have a political party affiliation next to their name unless the candidate was affiliated with the political party, as shown in the statewide voter registration system, no later than the first business day of the January immediately preceding the election.

(III) For a candidate who is not affiliated with a political party, the word “unaffiliated” shall appear next to their name.

(d) Candidates advancing from the all-candidate primary election to the general election for these covered offices shall be determined as follows:

(I) At the all-candidate primary election for these covered offices, only the four candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall advance to the general election for these covered offices.

(II) If there are four or fewer candidates for one of the covered offices, the all-candidate primary election for that covered office shall still be held and the results made public, and all candidates must be declared the candidates for the general election.

(III) In the event it cannot be determined which four candidates received the highest number of votes due to a tie for the final advancing position, the tied candidate or candidates who will proceed to the general election will be determined by lot.

(IV) If, before ballots are printed for the general election and pursuant to section 1-5-412, any candidate who advances from the all-candidate primary election withdraws, dies, or is deemed disqualified, the candidate receiving the next highest number of votes at the all-candidate primary election, but who did not originally advance to the general election, takes

the withdrawn, deceased, or disqualified candidate’s place on the general election ballot.

(e) The secretary of state shall promulgate rules, including rules for withdrawing candidates and write-in candidates, for the all-candidate primary elections for covered offices and the process by which candidates advance to the general election ballot consistent with this section. Nothing in this subsection shall limit the authority of the general assembly to pass laws regarding suffrage and elections as provided in article VII of the state constitution.

(3) Nominations for candidates for lieutenant governor shall be made pursuant to section 1-4-502(3).

(4) The county clerk and recorder shall send to all active electors in the county a mailing that contains the all-candidate primary election ballot for covered offices. In this mailing, the clerk shall also provide written instructions advising the elector of the manner in which the elector will be in compliance with the requirements of this code in selecting and casting the ballot. After selecting and casting a ballot, the elector shall return the ballot to the clerk. The secretary of state may by rule adopt additional ballot requirements necessary to avoid voter confusion in voting in the allcandidate primary election.

(5) Neither the secretary of state nor any county clerk and recorder shall place on the official all-candidate primary election ballot the name of any person as a candidate who does not meet residency requirements for the office, if any. The information found on the voter registration record of the county of current or previous residence of the person seeking to be placed on the ballot is admissible as prima facie evidence of compliance with this article.

(6) Except as otherwise provided in this code, the election officers for allcandidate primary elections have the same powers and shall perform the same duties as those provided by law for general elections.

(7) All expenses incurred in the preparation or conduct of the all-candidate primary election shall be paid out pursuant to section 1-4-101(5).

SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 1-4-103, as follows: 1-4-103. Order of names on primary ballot. (1) Candidates designated and certified by assembly for a particular an office other than a covered office shall be placed on the primary election ballot in the order of the vote received at the assembly. The candidate receiving the highest vote shall be placed first in order on the ballot, followed by the candidate receiving the next highest vote. To qualify for placement on the primary election ballot, a candidate must receive thirty percent or more of the votes of the assembly. The names of two or more candidates receiving an equal number of votes for designation by assembly shall be placed on the primary ballot in the order determined by lot in accordance with section 1-4-601(2). Candidates by petition for any particular an office other than a covered office shall follow assembly candidates and shall be placed on the primary election ballot in an order established by lot.

(2) Candidates for the all-candidate primary election for a covered office shall be placed on the ballot in an order determined by lot.

SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 1-4-104, as follows: 1-4-104. Party nominees. Candidates voted on for offices at primary elections for an office other than a covered office who receive a plurality of the votes cast shall be the respective party nominees for the respective offices. If more than one office of the same kind is to be filled, the number of candidates equal to the number of offices to be filled receiving the highest number of votes shall be the nominees of the political party for the offices. The names of the nominees shall be printed on the official ballot prepared for the ensuing general election.

SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-104.5, amend (1), (2), and (3), as follows:

1-4-104.5. Primary election canceled - when. (1) If, at the close of business on the sixtieth day before the primary election for an office other than a covered office, there is not more than one candidate for any political party who has been nominated in accordance with this article or who has filed a write-in candidate affidavit of intent pursuant to section 1-4-1101 for any office on the primary election ballot, the designated election official may cancel the primary election and declare each candidate the party nominee for that office at the general election. For purposes of other applicable law, such nominee shall be deemed a candidate in and the winner of the primary election for an office other than a covered office. The name of each nominee shall be printed on the official ballot prepared for the ensuing general election.

(2) If a major political party has more than one candidate nominated for any office other than a covered office on the primary election ballot, the primary election shall be conducted as provided in section 1-4-101.

(3) If, at the close of business on the sixtieth day before the primary election for an

office other than a covered office, there is not more than one candidate for each major political party who has been nominated in accordance with this article for any office on the primary election ballot and a minor political party has more than one candidate nominated for any such office, the primary election shall be conducted as provided in section 1-4-101 for the nomination of the minor political party candidate only.

SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 1-4-207, as follows: 1-4-207. Final four general elections. (1) Each elector may vote in the general election for each covered office for the candidates advancing from the all-candidate primary election. Each general election for covered office shall be conducted by instant runoff voting.

(2) The general election ballot for covered offices shall be formatted as follows:

(a) The names of the candidates advancing from the all-candidate primary election as determined under section 1-4-101.5 along with their political party affiliation, if any, shall be placed on the general election ballot in an order determined by lot.

(I) For a candidate who is affiliated with a political party, their political party affiliation shall appear next to their name. No candidate shall have a political party affiliation next to their name unless the candidate was affiliated with the political party, as shown in the statewide voter registration system, no later than the first business day of the January immediately preceding the election.

(II) For a candidate who is not affiliated with a political party, the word “unaffiliated” shall appear next to their name.

(b) The general election ballots shall be designed so that the voter may rank candidates in order of preference.

(3) A voter may choose to rank as many or as few candidates for the covered offices on the general election ballot as the voter wishes, including ranking just one candidate per covered office.

(4) Each ballot shall count as one vote for the highest-ranked active candidate on that ballot. The candidate with the highest number of votes at the end of the ranked voting tally is elected. The ranked voting tally shall proceed in rounds as follows:

(a) If there are more than two active candidates, the active candidate ranked highest on the fewest ballots is eliminated. ballots ranking the eliminated candidate are counted for their next-ranked active candidate and a new round begins.

(b) If there are two or fewer active candidates, the ranked voting tally is complete and the candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.

(5) Ballots for each general election for covered office conducted by instant runoff voting shall be treated as follows:

(a) (I) An undervote does not count as an active or inactive ballot in any round of a ranked voting tally of that contest.

(II) An inactive ballot is a ballot that ceases in a round of a ranked voting tally to count for any candidate for the remainder of the ranked voting tally of the contest because either:

(A) All candidates ranked on the ballot have become inactive; or

(B) The ballot includes an overvote and any candidates ranked higher than the overvote have become inactive.

(6) During a ranked voting tally, a ballot shall remain active and continue to count for its highest-ranked active candidate notwithstanding any skipped or repeated rankings on the ballot. A skipped ranking occurs when a voter leaves a ranking unassigned but ranks a candidate at a subsequent ranking. A repeated ranking occurs when a voter ranks the same candidate at multiple rankings.

(7) If two or more candidates are tied with the fewest ballots, and the ranked voting tally cannot continue until a candidate is eliminated, then the candidate to be eliminated shall be determined by lot. Election officials may resolve prospective ties between candidates prior to the ranked voting tally. The result of any tie resolution must be recorded and reused in the event of a recount. If there are two candidates tied with the highest number of votes and the ranked voting tally is complete, the candidate to be elected shall be determined in the manner provided by law or by lot, as applicable.

SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statute, 1-4-502, amend (1), (3) (a), and (3) (c); and add (1.5), as follows: 1-4-502. Methods of nomination for partisan candidates. (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (3) of this section, Nnominations Nominations for United States senator, representative in congress, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general, member of the state board of education, regent of the university of Colorado, member of the

general assembly, district attorney, and all county officers to be elected at the general election may be made by primary election under section 1-4-101 or by assembly or convention under section 1-4-702 by major political parties, by petition for nomination as provided in section 1-4-802, or by a minor political party as provided in section 1-4-1304.

(1.5) A candidate for the all-candidate primary election for a covered office under section 1-4-101.5 may be made by assembly or convention under section 1-4-702.5 by major political parties, by petition for nomination as provided in sections 1-4-801 and 1-4-802, or by a minor political party as provided in section 1-4-1304.

(3) For general elections: (a) The nomination nominations of a major political party for candidates for lieutenant governor shall be made by the party’s candidate candidates for governor advancing to the general election from the allcandidate primary election pursuant to section 1-4-101.5. No later than seven days after the official statewide election results for the all-candidate primary election are certified pursuant to section 1-10-105 (1), the party’s candidate candidates for governor shall each select a candidate for lieutenant governor and shall file a written nomination of the candidate with the secretary of state. Other nominations for the office of lieutenant governor may be made by petition for nomination of an unaffiliated candidate as provided in section 1-4-802 or by a minor political party as provided in section 1-4-1304 (2).

(c) Any person nominated as the candidate for lieutenant governor of a major political party pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of this section shall file a written acceptance with the secretary of state by mail or hand delivery. The written acceptance must be postmarked or received by the secretary of state within thirty days after the nomination. If an acceptance is not filed within the required time, the candidate is deemed to have declined the nomination, and the nomination must be treated as a vacancy to be filled as provided in part 10 of this article 4.

SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-601, amend (1) (a) and (4) (a), as follows:

1-4-601. Designation of candidates for primary election and all-candidate primary election - definition. (1) (a) Assemblies of the major political parties may make assembly designations of candidates for nomination on the primary election ballot for an office other than a covered office and for the all-candidate primary election ballot for a covered office. Except as provided in subsection (1)(b) of this section, an assembly shall be held no later than seventy-three days preceding the primary election.

(4) (a) No person is eligible for designation by assembly as a candidate for nomination at any a primary election for an office other than a covered office and for the all-candidate primary election ballot for a covered office unless the person was affiliated with the political party holding the assembly, as shown in the statewide voter registration system, no later than the first business day of the January immediately preceding the primary election, unless otherwise provided by party rules.

SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 1-4-603, as follows: 1-4-603. Designation of major political party candidates by petition. (1) Candidates for major political party nominations for the offices specified in section 1-4-502(1) that are to be made by primary election may be placed on the primary election ballot by petition, as provided in part 8 of this article. (2) Candidates for covered offices specified in section 1-4-502(1.5) may be placed on the all-candidate primary election ballot by petition, as provided in part 8 of this article.

SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-604, amend (1) (a), as follows: 1-4-604. Filing of petitions. (1) (a) Every petition or certificate of designation by assembly in the case of a candidate for nomination for any national or state office specified in section 1-4-502 (1) and (1.5), or for member of the general assembly, district attorney, or district office greater than a county office, together with the written acceptances signed by the persons designated or nominated by such assembly described in section 1-4-601(3), shall be filed by the presiding officer or secretary of such assembly and received in the office of the secretary of state.

SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 1-4-605, as follows: 1-4-605. Order of names on primary ballot. Candidates designated and certified by assembly for an office other than a covered a particular office shall be placed on the primary election ballot in the order of the vote received at the assembly. The candidate receiving the highest vote shall be placed first in order on the ballot, followed by the candidate receiving the next highest vote, and so on until all of the candidates designated have been placed on the ballot. The names of two or more candidates receiving an equal number of votes for designation by assembly shall be placed on the primary ballot in the order determined by lot in accordance with section 1-4-601(2). Candidates by petition for an office other than a covered a particular office shall follow assembly candidates and shall be placed on the primary election ballot in an order established by lot.

SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-702, amend (1) and (3), as follows:

1-4-702. Nominations of candidates for general election by convention. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a political party may choose to change from the nomination of candidates by primary election to the nomination of candidates by assembly or convention for all offices including, but not limited to, united states senator, representative in congress, all elective state, district, and county officers, and members of the general assembly if at least three-fourths of the total membership of the party’s state central committee votes to use the assembly or convention nomination process; except that nominations by major political parties for candidates for lieutenant governor shall be made by the party’s candidate for governor pursuant to section 1- 4-502 (3). Such vote of the party central committee shall occur no later than October 1 of the year preceding the year in which an assembly or convention nominating process is to be used.

(3) Whichever method of candidate selection is chosen by a major political party as between primary election, assembly or convention, all of the candidates for that party at any level of office in that election year must be selected by such method, except that the requirements of this provision shall not apply to a primary for president of the united states if such an election is held or to the all-candidate primary election for a covered office pursuant to section 1-4-101.5.

SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 1-4-702.5, as follows: 1-4-702.5. Nominations of candidates for all-candidate primary election for covered offices by convention. (1) Political parties may choose to nominate candidates by assembly or convention to the all-candidate primary election for covered offices.

(2) A political party nominating candidates by party assembly or convention shall nominate the candidates of the party and make such nominations public not later than seventy-five days before the all-candidate primary election.

SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-801, amend (1), (2) (a.5), and (2) (b), as follows: 1-4-801. Designation of party candidates by petition. (1) Candidates for political party nominations for an office other than a covered office to be made by primary election and candidates for the all-candidate primary for covered office may be placed on the primary election ballot by petition. Every petition to nominate candidates for a primary election or for the all-candidate primary election shall state the name of the office for which the person is a candidate and the candidate’s name and address and shall designate in not more than three words the name of the political party which the candidate represents. No petition shall contain the name of more than one person for the same office.

(2) The signature requirements for the petition are as follows:

(a.5) Every petition in the case of a candidate for a member of the United States house of representatives, member of the state board of education for a congressional district, or member of the board of regents of the university of Colorado for a congressional district must be signed by eligible electors resident within the district for which the officer is to be elected. The petition requires the lesser of one thousand five hundred signers or signers equal in number to ten percent of the votes cast in the district at the contested or uncontested primary election for the political party’s candidate for the office for which the petition is being circulated or, if there was no primary election, at the last preceding general election for which there was a candidate for the office.

(b) Every petition in the case of a candidate for member of the general assembly or any district office greater than a county office must be signed by eligible electors resident within the district for which the officer is to be elected. The petition requires the lesser of one thousand signers or signers equal to thirty percent of the votes cast in the district at the contested or uncontested primary election for the political party’s candidate for the office for which the petition is being circulated or, if there was no primary election, at the last preceding general election for which there was a candidate for the office.

SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-802, amend (1) introductory portion, as follows:

1-4-802. Petitions for nominating minor political party and unaffiliated candidates for a partisan office. (1) Candidates for the all-candidate primary election, for partisan public offices other than for covered offices to be filled at a general election, or for a congressional vacancy election, who do not wish to affiliate with a major political party may be nominated, other than by a primary election or a convention, in the following manner:

SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-904, amend (2), as follows: 1-4-904. Signatures on the petitions. (2) (a) For petitions to nominate candidates from a major political party in a partisan election, each signer must be affiliated with the major political party named in the petition and shall state the following to the circulator: That the signer has been affiliated with the major political party named in the petition for at least twenty-two days as shown in the statewide voter registration system, and that the signer has not signed any other petition for any other candidate for the same office. This requirement applies to petitions for candidates

affiliated with a major political party, as set forth in section 1-4-801(3), seeking to petition onto the all-candidate primary election ballot.

(b) Petitions to nominate candidates from a minor political party or unaffiliated candidates in a partisan election may be signed by any eligible elector who has not signed any other petition for any other candidate for the same office. This subsection (2)(b) applies to petitions for candidates affiliated with a minor political party, as set forth in section 1-4-801(3), seeking to petition onto the all-candidate primary election ballot.

SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-1304, amend (1.5) and (2) introductory portion, and (5), as follows: 1-4-1304. Nomination of candidates. (1.5) (a) A minor political party may nominate candidates for offices other than covered offices to be filled at a general election and candidates for the all-candidate primary election by petition in accordance with section 1-4-802.

(b) (I) A minor political party may nominate candidates for offices other than covered offices to be filled at a general election by assembly. A minor political party may nominate candidates for covered offices for the all-candidate primary election by assembly. Except as provided in subsection (1.5)(f) of this section, an assembly shall be held no later than seventy-three days preceding the primary election.

(c) If an assembly designates more than one candidate for an office other than a covered office, or if an assembly designates one or more candidates for an office other than a covered office and one or more candidates qualifies by petition, the candidate of the minor political party for that office shall be nominated at a primary election held in accordance with this code. A minor political party may prohibit unaffiliated electors from voting in the party’s primary election so long as the prohibition is in accordance with the party’s constitution, bylaws, or other applicable rules. Any minor party choosing to prohibit unaffiliated electors from voting in its primary election must notify the secretary of state of the prohibition not less than seventy-five days prior to the primary election.

(d) If only one candidate is designated for an office other than a covered office by petition or assembly, that candidate shall be the candidate of the minor political party in the general election.

(2) Nominations by a minor political party, to be valid, must be made in accordance with the party’s constitution or bylaws. No nomination under this section is valid for a any general election for an office other than a covered office unless the nominee:

(5) Nothing in this part 13 shall be construed to allow a minor political party to nominate more than one candidate for an any one office other than a covered office

SECTION 20. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-5-402, amend (1), as follows: 1-5-402. Primary election ballots for offices other than covered offices. (1) No later than thirty-two days before the primary election for an office other than a covered office, the county clerk and recorder shall prepare a separate ballot for each political party. The ballots shall be printed in the following manner:

(a) All official ballots for the primary election for offices other than covered offices shall be printed according to the provisions of sections 1-5-407 and 1-5-408; except that across the top of each ballot shall be printed the name of the political party for which the ballot is to be used.

(b) The positions on the ballot for the primary election for offices other than covered offices shall be arranged as follows: First, candidates for United States senator; next, congressional candidates; next, state candidates; next, legislative candidates; next, district attorney candidates; next, other candidates for district offices greater than a county office; next, candidates for county commissioners; next, county clerk and recorder candidates; next, county treasurer candidates; next, county assessor candidates; next, county sheriff candidates; next, county surveyor candidates; and next, county coroner candidates. When other offices other than covered offices are to be filled at the coming general election, the county clerk and recorder, in preparing the primary ballot, shall use substantially the form prescribed by this section, stating the proper designation of the office and placing the names of the candidates for the office under the name of the office.

SECTION 21. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 1-5-402.5, as follows: 1-5-402.5. All-candidate primary election ballots for covered offices. (1) No later than thirty-two days before the all-candidate primary election for a covered office, the county clerk and recorder shall prepare the allcandidate primary election ballot. The ballots shall be printed in the following manner:

(a) All official ballots for the all-candidate primary election for covered offices shall be printed according to the provisions of sections 1-5-407 and 1-5-408.

(b) The positions on the ballot for the all-candidate primary election for covered offices shall be arranged as follows: First, candidates for United

States senator; next, congressional candidates; next, state candidates; and next, legislative candidates.

SECTION 22. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-5-403, amend (2) and (4); and add (2.5), as follows:

1-5-403. Content of ballots for general and congressional vacancy elections.

(2) For all elections except those for presidential electors, every ballot shall contain the names of all candidates for offices other than covered offices to be voted for at that election whose nominations have been made and accepted, except those who have died or withdrawn, and the ballot shall contain no other names. When presidential electors are to be elected, their names shall not be printed on the ballot, but the names of the candidates of the respective political parties or political organizations for president and vice president of the United States shall be printed together in pairs under the title “presidential electors”. The pairs shall be arranged in the alphabetical order of the names of the candidates for president in the manner provided for in section 1-5-404. A vote for any pair of candidates is a vote for the duly nominated presidential electors of the political party or political organization by which the pair of candidates were named.

(2.5) For all covered office general elections every ballot shall contain the names of the candidates advancing from the all-candidate primary election, except those who have died or withdrawn, and the ballot shall contain no other names.

(4) The name of each person nominated from a primary election or advancing from an all-candidate primary election shall be printed or written upon the ballot in only one place. Each nominated person’s name may include one nickname, if the person regularly uses the nickname and the nickname does not include any part of a political party name. Opposite the name of each person nominated, including candidates for president and vice president and joint candidates for governor and lieutenant governor, shall be the name of the political party or political organization which nominated the candidate from a primary election or with which a candidate from the all-candidate primary is affiliated, if any, expressed in not more than three words. Those three words may not promote the candidate or constitute a campaign promise.

SECTION 23. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-5-404, amend (2); and add (2.5), as follows:

1-5-404. Arrangement of names on ballots for partisan elections. (2) Between July 1 and July 15 of each election year, the officer in receipt of the original designation, nomination, or petition of each candidate for an office other than a covered office shall inform the major political parties, each minor political party that has nominated at least one candidate, and the representative of each political organization that has filed a nominating petition for at least one candidate of the time and place of the lot-drawing for offices to appear on the general election ballot. Ballot positions shall be assigned to the major political party, minor political party, or political organization in the order in which they are drawn. The name of the candidate shall be inserted on the ballot prior to the ballot certification.

(2.5) In the general election for a covered office, the names of the candidates advancing from the all-candidate primary election shall be placed on the ballot for the general election in an order determined by lot.

SECTION 24. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-5-407, amend (2), as follows: 1-5-407. Form of ballots. (2) The ballots shall be printed so as to give to each eligible elector a clear opportunity to designate his or her choice of candidates, joint candidates, ballot issues, and ballot questions by a mark as instructed. On the ballot may be printed words that will aid the elector, such as “vote for not more than one” in elections conducted using single choice voting. For elections conducted using a ranked voting method, the ballot shall include language that will aid the elector in ranking candidates in order of preference.

SECTION 25. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-5-408, amend (1), as follows: 1-5-408. Form of ballots - electronic voting. (1) Ballot cards placed upon voting equipment shall, so far as practicable, be arranged as provided by sections 1-5-402, 1-5-402.5, 1-5-403, and 1-5-404; except that they shall be of the size and design required by the voting equipment and may be printed on a number of separate ballot cards that are placed on the voting equipment.

SECTION 26. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-5-412, amend (3), as follows: 1-5-412. Correction of errors. (3) (a) If, before the date set for election for an office other than a covered office, a duly nominated candidate withdraws by filing an affidavit of withdrawal with the designated election official, or dies and the fact of the death becomes known to the designated election official before the ballots are printed, or is deemed disqualified, the name of the candidate shall not be printed on the ballots.

(b) (I) If, before the date set for the all-candidate primary election for a covered office, a duly nominated candidate withdraws by filing an affidavit of withdrawal with the designated election official, or dies and the fact

of the death becomes known to the designated election official before the ballots are printed, or is deemed disqualified, the name of the candidate shall not be printed on the all-candidate primary election ballot

(II) If a candidate for covered office advancing from the all-candidate primary election to the general election withdraws by filing an affidavit of withdrawal with the designated election official, or dies and the fact of the death becomes known to the designated election official before the ballots are printed, or is deemed disqualified, the name of the candidate shall not be printed on the ballot, and the designated election official shall follow the procedures specified in section 1-4-101.5(2)(d)(IV).

(c) Except in the case of a vacancy to be filled in accordance with section 1-4-1005, 1-4-1006, or 1-4-1009, or in an election conducting using a ranked voting method, if the ballots are already printed, the votes cast for the withdrawn, deceased, or disqualified candidate are invalid and shall not be counted. In an election conducted using a ranked voting method, ballots shall continue to count for their highest-ranked active candidate, if any.

SECTION 27. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-7-201, amend (1), (2), (2.3), (4), (5), and (6), as follows:

1-7-201. Voting at primary election for an office other than a covered office. (1)

Any registered elector, including a preregistrant who is eligible under section 1-2-101 (2)(c), who has declared an affiliation with a political party that is participating in a primary election for an office other than a covered office and who desires to vote for candidates of that party at a primary election for an office other than a covered office shall show identification, as defined in section 1-1-104 (19.5), write their his or her name and address on a form available at the voter service and polling center, and give the form to one of the election judges.

(2) If the name is found on the registration list, the election judge having charge of the list shall likewise repeat the elector’s name and present the elector with the party ballot for the primary election for an office other than a covered office of the political party affiliation last recorded.

(2.3) An eligible unaffiliated elector, including a preregistrant who is eligible under section 1-2-101 (2)(c), is entitled to vote in the primary election for an office other than a covered office of a major political party without affiliating with that political party. To vote in a political party’s primary election for an office other than a covered office without declaring an affiliation with the political party, any eligible unaffiliated elector shall declare to the election judges the name of the political party in whose primary election the elector wishes to vote. Thereupon, the election judges shall deliver the appropriate party ballot for the primary election for an office other than a covered office to the elector. In addition, any eligible unaffiliated elector may openly declare to the election judges the name of the political party with which the elector wishes to affiliate and complete the necessary forms. An eligible elector must separately date and sign or date and initial a declaration of affiliation with a political party form in such manner that the elector clearly acknowledges that the affiliation has been properly recorded. Thereupon, the election judges shall deliver the appropriate party ballot to the eligible elector.

(4) Party ballots for the primary election for an office other than a covered office shall be cast in the same manner as in general elections. An elector shall not vote for more candidates for any office than are to be elected at the general election as indicated on the ballot.

(5) Instead of voting for a candidate whose name is printed on the party ballot for the primary election for an office other than a covered office, an elector may cast a write-in vote for any eligible candidate who is a member of the major political party and who has filed an affidavit of intent of write-in candidacy pursuant to section 1-4-1101. When no candidate has been designated by an assembly or by petition for the primary election for an office other than a covered office, a write-in candidate for nomination by any major political party for the primary election for an office other than a covered office must receive at least the number of votes at any primary election that is required by section 1-4-801(2) to become designated as a candidate by petition.

(6) The provisions of subsections (1), (2), and (4) of this section shall not apply to a primary election for an office other than a covered office conducted as a mail ballot election pursuant to article 7.5 of this title.

SECTION 28. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 1-7-201.5, as follows: 1-7-201.5. Voting at all-candidate primary election for a covered office. (1) Any registered elector, including a preregistrant who is eligible under section 1-2-101(2)(c), who desires to vote in the all-candidate primary election for covered offices shall show identification, as defined in section 1-1-104(19.5), write their name and address on a form available at the voter service and polling center, and give the form to one of the election judges (2) If the name is found on the registration list, the election judge having charge of the list shall likewise repeat the elector’s name and present the elector with the all-candidate primary election ballot.

(3) Instead of voting for a candidate whose name is printed on the allcandidate primary election ballot, an elector may cast a write-in vote for any eligible candidate who has filed an affidavit of intent of write-in candidacy pursuant to section 1-4-1101.

SECTION 29. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-7-307, amend (2), as follows: 1-7-307. Method of counting paper ballots. (2) Each ballot shall be read and counted separately.

(a) For each election using single choice voting, Every every name and all names of joint candidates separately marked as voted for on the ballot shall be read and an entry made on each of two accounting forms before any other ballot is counted. The entire number of ballots, excepting “excess ballots”, shall be read, counted, and placed on the accounting forms in like manner. When all of the ballots, except “excess ballots”, have been counted, the election judges shall post the votes from the accounting forms.

(b) For each election using a ranked voting method, ballots shall be counted pursuant to part 5, of this article 7

SECTION 30. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-7-503, amend (1), as follows: 1-7-503. Manner of voting. (1) Each eligible elector, upon receiving a ballot, shall immediately proceed unaccompanied to one of the voting booths provided. To cast a vote, the eligible elector shall clearly fill the oval, connect the arrow, or otherwise appropriately mark the name of the candidate; or the names of the joint candidates; or, in the event the election uses a ranked voting method, rank the names of the candidates of the elector’s choice for each office to be filled. In the case of a ballot issue, the elector shall clearly fill the oval, connect the arrow, or otherwise appropriately mark the appropriate place opposite the answer that the elector desires to give. Before leaving the voting booth, the eligible elector, without displaying the marks thereon, shall place the ballot in the privacy envelope so that the contents of the ballot or ballot card are concealed and shall place the envelope and the ballot or ballot card in the ballot box.

SECTION 31. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-7-508, amend (2), as follows: 1-7-508. Determination of improperly marked ballots. (2) Votes cast for an office to be filled or a ballot question or ballot issue to be decided shall not be counted if a voter marks more names than there are persons to be elected to an office or if for any reason it is impossible to determine the elector’s choice of candidate or vote concerning the ballot question or ballot issue; except that an elector’s rankings of multiple candidates in an election using instant runoff a ranked voting method shall be recorded and counted in accordance with section sections 1-4-207 and 1-7-1003 and rules promulgated by the secretary of state. A defective or an incomplete mark on any ballot in a proper place shall be counted if no other mark is on the ballot indicating an intention to vote for some other candidate or ballot question or ballot issue.

SECTION 32. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-7-509, amend (2) (a), as follows: 1-7-509. Electronic and electromechanical vote counting - testing of equipment required - rules. (2) (a) A public test of voting equipment shall be conducted prior to the commencement of voting in accordance with this section by processing a preaudited group of ballots produced so as to record a predetermined number of valid votes for each candidate and on each ballot question or ballot issue. The test shall ensure that the system accurately records votes when the elector has the option of voting for more than one candidate in a race. The test shall ensure that the voting system properly rejects and does not count overvotes and undervotes. If the equipment is to be used in an election using instant runoff a ranked voting method, the test shall ensure that the voting system accurately records, counts, and tabulates an elector’s rankings of multiple candidates in accordance with section sections 1-4207 and 1-7-1003 and rules promulgated by the secretary of state.

SECTION 33. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-7.5-107, amend (2.7), as follows: 1-7.5-107. Procedures for conducting mail ballot election - primary elections - first-time voters casting a mail ballot after having registered by mail to vote - in-person request for ballot - return envelope requirements - repeal. (2.7) Subsequent to the preparation of ballots in accordance with section sections 1-5-402 and 1-5-402.5 but prior to the mailing required under subsection (3) of this section, and no sooner than forty-five days nor later than thirty-two days before an election, a designated election official shall provide a mail ballot packet for allcandidate primary elections for covered offices and for primary elections for offices other than covered offices to a registered elector requesting the ballot packet at the designated election official’s office or the office designated in the election plan filed with the secretary of state.

SECTION 34. Severability.

If any provision of this initiative, or the application of any provision of this initiative to any person, office, or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this initiative and the application of its provision to any person, office, or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding.

SECTION 35. Effective Date.

This initiative takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026.

Asuntos de la Balota Estatal de 2024

La Constitución de Colorado (Articulo V, Sección 1(7.3)) exige que el Consejo Legislativo de Colorado publique el título y el texto legal de la boleta de cada medida de boleta a nivel estatal. Un voto de SÍ/PRO sobre cualquier asunto de boleta es un voto a favor de cambiar las leyes actuales o circunstancias existentes, y un voto de NO/CONTRA sobre cualquier asunto de boleta es un voto en contra de cambiar las leyes actuales o circunstancias existentes.

Enmienda G

Modificar la exención del impuesto a la propiedad para veteranos con discapacidades

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal jurídico profesional para la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado a continuación fue remitido a los votantes porque pasó un voto con dos tercios de la mayoría del senado estatal y la cámara de representantes estatal.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la expansión de la elegibilidad en cuanto a la exención del impuesto a la propiedad para veteranos con una discapacidad para incluir a un veterano que no tiene una discapacidad relacionada con el servicio clasificada como una discapacidad permanente al cien por ciento, pero que se encuentra en estado de desempleabilidad individual?

Texto de la medida:

Resuélvase por la Cámara de Representantes de la Septuagésima Cuarta Asamblea General del Estado de Colorado, con el acuerdo del Senado: SECCIÓN 1. En la elección celebrada el 5 de noviembre de 2024, el secretario de estado presentará a los electores registrados del estado el título de la boleta establecido en la sección 2 para la siguiente enmienda a la constitución estatal: En la constitución del estado de Colorado, la sección 3.5 del artículo X, enmendar (1) (c) y (1.5) de la siguiente manera:

Sección 3.5. Exención de vivienda familiar para adultos mayores calificados, veteranos con una discapacidad y cónyuges sobrevivientes que reciben compensación de indemnización por dependencia - definición. (1) En los años de impuestos sobre la propiedad que comiencen a partir del 1 de enero de 2002, el cincuenta por ciento de los primeros doscientos mil dólares del valor real de los bienes inmuebles residenciales, según lo define la ley, que, a partir de la fecha de evaluación, estén ocupados por el propietario y se utilicen como residencia principal del propietario-ocupante quedarán exentos del impuesto sobre la propiedad si: (c) En los años de impuestos sobre la propiedad que comiencen a partir del 1 de enero de 2007, únicamente, el propietario-ocupante, a partir de la fecha de evaluación, es veterano discapacitado con una discapacidad. (1.5) A los efectos de esta sección, “veterano discapacitado” “veterano con una discapacidad” significa una persona que ha servido en servicio activo en las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos, incluido un miembro de la guardia nacional de Colorado que ha recibido la orden de ingresar al servicio militar activo de los Estados Unidos, se ha retirado de dicho servicio en condiciones honorables, y ya sea tiene una discapacidad relacionada con el servicio que ha sido calificada por el departamento de asuntos de veteranos federal de los Estados Unidos como discapacidad cien por ciento permanente a través de beneficios de jubilación por discapacidad o una pensión de conformidad con una ley o reglamento administrado por el departamento, el departamento de seguridad nacional o el departamento del ejército, la marina o la fuerza aérea o se encuentra en estado de desempleabilidad individual según lo determinado por el departamento de asuntos de veteranos de los Estados Unidos.

SECCIÓN 2. Cada elector que vote en la elección puede emitir un voto “Sí/A favor” o “No/En contra” en el siguiente título de la boleta: “¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la expansión de la elegibilidad en cuanto a la exención del impuesto a la propiedad para veteranos con una discapacidad para incluir a un veterano que no tiene una discapacidad relacionada con el servicio calificada como una discapacidad permanente del cien por ciento, pero que se encuentra en estado de desempleabilidad individual?”

SECCIÓN 3. Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en la sección 1-40-123 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, si al menos el cincuenta y cinco por ciento de los electores que votan en el título de la boleta votan “Sí/A favor”, entonces la enmienda pasará a formar parte de la constitución estatal.

Enmienda H

Procedimientos disciplinarios judiciales y confidencialidad

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal jurídico profesional para la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado a continuación fue remitido a los votantes

porque pasó un voto con dos tercios de la mayoría del senado estatal y la cámara de representantes estatal.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la disciplina judicial y, en relación con ella, establecer una junta decisoria de disciplina judicial independiente, establecer estándares para la revisión judicial de un caso disciplinario y aclarar cuándo los procedimientos disciplinarios se hacen públicos?

Texto de la medida:

Resuélvase por la Cámara de Representantes de la Septuagésima Cuarta Asamblea General del Estado de Colorado, con el acuerdo del Senado:

SECCIÓN 1. En la elección celebrada el 5 de noviembre de 2024, el secretario de estado presentará a los electores registrados del estado el título de la boleta establecido en la sección 2 para la siguiente enmienda a la constitución estatal: En la constitución del estado de Colorado, la sección 23 del artículo VI, enmendar (3) (a), (3)(e), (3)(f), (3)(g) y (3)(h); y agregar (3)(c.5) y (3)(k) de la siguiente manera: Sección 23. Retiro y remoción de magistrados y jueces. (3) (a) Habrá una comisión de disciplina judicial. Estará integrada por: dos jueces de tribunales de distrito y dos jueces de tribunales de condado, cada uno elegido por el tribunal supremo, según lo dispuesto por la ley; dos ciudadanos admitidos para ejercer la abogacía en los tribunales de este estado, ninguno de los cuales será magistrado o juez, que hayan ejercido en este estado por lo menos diez años y que sean nombrados por el gobernador, con el consentimiento del senado; y cuatro ciudadanos, ninguno de los cuales será magistrado o juez, activos o retirados, ni admitidos para ejercer la abogacía en los tribunales de este estado, quienes serán nombrados por el gobernador, con el consentimiento del senado. Una autoridad nominadora no debe nombrar a un miembro de la junta decisoria disciplinaria judicial independiente establecida en la subsección (3)(c.5) de esta sección para la comisión.

(c.5) (I) Se crea la Junta decisoria Independiente de disciplina judicial como organismo independiente dentro del departamento judicial. La junta decisoria llevará a cabo procedimientos disciplinarios judiciales formales. La junta decisoria también escuchará las apelaciones de las órdenes de acción correctiva informal de la comisión. Las apelaciones a la junta decisoria son confidenciales. La junta decisoria está integrada por cuatro jueces de tribunales de distrito sin antecedentes disciplinarios judiciales o de abogados, nombrados por el Tribunal Supremo; cuatro abogados sin antecedentes judiciales o disciplinarios que tienen licencia para ejercer la abogacía en Colorado y que residen en Colorado, nombrados por el gobernador y confirmados por el senado; y cuatro ciudadanos que no son jueces o abogados con licencia para ejercer la abogacía en Colorado, nombrados por el gobernador y confirmados por el senado. La autoridad nominadora no nombrará a un miembro de la comisión para la junta decisoria. A los efectos de escalonar los mandatos, al efectuar los nombramientos iniciales para la junta decisoria, la autoridad nominadora designará a dos miembros de cada categoría por un periodo de cinco años y a dos miembros de cada categoría por un periodo de tres años. Todos los nombramientos posteriores son por un periodo de cinco años; salvo que, en caso de que se produzca una vacante en la junta decisoria, la autoridad nominadora original nombrará, de la misma manera que un nombramiento original, a un sustituto que desempeñará el resto del mandato.

(II) Tras la orden de una audiencia formal de conformidad con la subsección (3)(e) de esta sección, un panel de la junta decisoria se reunirá para llevar a cabo la audiencia. Un panel está formado por un juez, un abogado con licencia para ejercer la abogacía en Colorado y un ciudadano. El administrador del tribunal estatal, o la persona designada por el administrador, seleccionará al azar el panel de entre los miembros de la junta decisoria. La selección aleatoria de un panel es una función puramente administrativa.

(e) (I) La comisión puede, después de la investigación que estime necesaria, desestimar una denuncia, ordenar medidas correctivas informales, u ordenar que se celebre una audiencia formal ante la misma un panel de la junta decisoria relativa a la destitución, jubilación, suspensión, censura, reprimenda u otra medida disciplinaria de un magistrado o juez, o solicitar al Tribunal Supremo que nombre tres maestros especiales, que serán magistrados o jueces de los tribunales de registro, para escuchar y tomar pruebas en cualquier asunto de este tipo e informar al respecto a la Comisión. El magistrado o juez demandado puede apelar la orden de la comisión de acción correctiva informal ante un panel de la junta decisoria. El panel decisorio revisará la orden de acción correctiva informal de la comisión por abuso de discreción. Una apelación de una orden de acción correctiva informal es confidencial de acuerdo con la subsección (3)(g) de esta sección.

(II) Después de una audiencia formal, o después de considerar el expediente y el

informe de los maestros, si la comisión encuentra una buena causa para ello, este el Panel decisorio puede desestimar los cargos presentados; adoptar medidas correctivas oficiosas; u puede recomendar que el Tribunal Supremo ordenar la remoción, retiro, suspensión, censura, reprimenda u otra medida disciplinaria, según sea el caso, del magistrado o juez. La comisión el panel decisorio también puede recomendar ordenar que los costos de su la investigación y audiencia se cobren contra dicho magistrado o juez. El juez o magistrado puede apelar la orden disciplinaria de un panel decisorio, y la comisión puede apelar la destitución u orden disciplinaria de un panel decisorio, ante el tribunal supremo o, cuando se presenten las circunstancias descritas en la subsección (3)(f)(II) de esta sección, ante el tribunal descrito en la subsección (3)(f)(II) de esta sección.

(f) (I) Tras recibir una recomendación de la comisión, el tribunal supremo revisará el expediente de las actuaciones sobre la base de la ley y los hechos y, a su discreción, podrá permitir la introducción de pruebas adicionales y ordenará Al apelar la orden de un panel decisorio para la destitución, jubilación, suspensión, censura, reprimenda u otra medida disciplinaria, que considere justa y adecuada, o rechazará totalmente la recomendación o la desestimación de los cargos por parte de un panel, el tribunal supremo, o el tribunal descrito en la subsección (3)(f) (II) de esta sección si el tribunal está conociendo de la apelación, revisará el expediente de los procedimientos sobre la base de la ley y los hechos. Al revisar la decisión del panel decisorio, el tribunal supremo revisará asuntos de derecho de novo, revisará asuntos fácticos para establecer si la determinación del panel decisorio es claramente errónea y revisará cualquier sanción impuesta por el panel decisorio por abuso de discreción. Al ordenarse el retiro, el magistrado o juez se retirará con los mismos derechos y privilegios que si se hubiera jubilado de conformidad con la ley. Con una orden de destitución, el magistrado o juez será destituido de su cargo, y su sueldo cesará a partir de la fecha de dicha orden. Al dictarse una orden de retiro o de destitución de un juez, su cargo se considerará vacante. (II) En los procedimientos en donde se den las circunstancias descritas en esta subsección (3)(f)(II), un tribunal compuesto por siete jueces de la corte de apelaciones y del tribunal de distrito revisará la decisión del panel decisorio o escuchará cualquier otra apelación de la misma manera y utilizará los mismos estándares de revisión que el tribunal supremo cuando revise las decisiones y escuche las apelaciones como se describe en la subsección (3)(f)(I) de esta sección. El administrador del tribunal estatal, o la persona designada por el administrador, seleccionará al azar a los miembros del tribunal de entre todos los jueces de distrito y jueces del tribunal de apelaciones que no tengan una investigación disciplinaria o procedimiento disciplinario pendiente ante la comisión o junta decisoria; no hayan recibido una sanción disciplinaria de la comisión, la junta decisoria o el tribunal supremo; y no están obligados por la ley, la regla de la corte o el canon judicial a abstenerse del tribunal. Un tribunal no debe incluir más de un miembro que sea juez de la corte de apelaciones y no más de un juez de distrito de cualquier distrito judicial. La selección aleatoria de los miembros del tribunal es una función puramente administrativa. El tribunal revisará las decisiones y conocerá de cualquier otra apelación en las siguientes circunstancias:

(A) Cuando el procedimiento involucra una denuncia contra un magistrado del tribunal supremo de Colorado;

(B) Cuando un magistrado del tribunal supremo de Colorado es un demandante o un testigo material en el procedimiento;

(C) Cuando un miembro del personal de un magistrado del tribunal supremo de Colorado es un denunciante o testigo material en el procedimiento;

(D) Cuando un miembro de la familia de un magistrado del tribunal supremo de Colorado es un denunciante o testigo material en el procedimiento; o

(E) Cuando exista cualquier otra circunstancia debido a la cual más de dos magistrados del tribunal supremo de Colorado se hayan abstenido del procedimiento.

(III) Una vez que se determine que una sanción impuesta por el panel decisorio es un abuso de discreción, el tribunal supremo o, si corresponde, el tribunal, devolverá el procedimiento al panel que impuso la sanción con las instrucciones que la corte o tribunal considere necesarias.

(IV) Tras una orden de retiro, el magistrado o juez se retira con los mismos derechos y privilegios que si el magistrado o juez se jubilara de conformidad con la ley. Tras una orden de destitución, el magistrado o juez es destituido de su cargo y el sueldo del magistrado o juez cesa a partir de la fecha de la orden. Al dictarse una orden de retiro o de destitución de un magistrado o juez, el cargo de magistrado o juez se considera vacante. (g) (I) Antes de la presentación de una recomendación al tribunal supremo por parte de la comisión del comienzo de los procedimientos disciplinarios formales

contra cualquier magistrado o juez, todos los papeles presentados y procedimientos ante la comisión sobre disciplina judicial o los maestros nombrados por el tribunal supremo, de conformidad con esta subsección (3), serán son confidenciales, y la presentación de documentos ante y la prestación de testimonio ante la comisión o los maestros serán privilegiados; pero ninguna otra publicación de tales documentos o procedimientos tendrá privilegio en ninguna acción por difamación; salvo que el expediente presentado por la Comisión ante la Corte Suprema de Justicia continúa siendo privilegiado es confidencial. Una persona es absolutamente inmune a cualquier acción por difamación basada en documentos presentados o testimonios ante la comisión, la junta decisoria, el tribunal supremo o el tribunal, pero ninguna otra publicación de los documentos o procedimientos tiene inmunidad absoluta en ninguna acción por difamación y una escritura que que fue privilegiada antes de su presentación ante la comisión o los maestros no pierde dicho privilegio por dicha presentación.

(II) No obstante el requisito de confidencialidad descrito en esta subsección (3)(g), la comisión puede: (A) Divulgar información sobre el estado de una evaluación, investigación o procedimiento a la víctima de mala conducta o al denunciante; (B) Divulgar información sobre una denuncia resultante en una acción correctiva informal o disciplina pública de un juez o magistrado al administrador del tribunal estatal según sea necesario para la selección de un tribunal de conformidad con la subsección (3)(f)(II) de esta sección; cualquier comisión pertinente sobre desempeño judicial o comisión de nominación judicial, la oficina del asesor de regulación del abogado, y la oficina del juez disciplinario presidente, o sucesores de cada comisión u oficina; la oficina del gobernador, a los efectos de los nombramientos judiciales; el departamento judicial, con el propósito de revisar a los solicitantes para el programa de jueces superiores y los nombramientos a la junta decisoria de conformidad con la subsección (3)(c.5)(I) de esta sección; y otros destinatarios limitados conforme a los propósitos de esta sección permitidos por la regla; y

(C) Poner a disposición del público información agregada sobre tendencias o patrones en las denuncias presentadas a la comisión, pero la comisión no hará pública ninguna información que identifique a una persona o denuncia específica.

(III) Un receptor de información confidencial de conformidad con la subsección (3)(g)(II)(B) de esta sección deberá preservar la confidencialidad de la información sujeta a cualquier sanción por violación de la confidencialidad que pueda ser dispuesta por la ley.

(IV) La asamblea general puede establecer por ley la presentación de informes confidenciales y los derechos de los denunciantes de conformidad con la subsección (3)(g)(II) de esta sección.

(h) El Tribunal Supremo establecerá por regla los procedimientos ante la comisión de disciplina judicial, los maestros y el tribunal supremo. Las reglas también establecerán las normas y el grado de prueba que aplicará la comisión en sus procedimientos. Un magistrado o juez que es miembro de la Comisión comisión, Junta decisoria, tribunal, o tribunal supremo no debe participar en ningún proceso que implique su la propia remoción o retiro del magistrado o juez.

(k) (I) Se crea un comité normativo encargado de adoptar reglas para el proceso disciplinario judicial. El comité normativo está integrado por cuatro miembros nombrados por el Tribunal Supremo; cuatro miembros designados por la Junta decisoria; cuatro miembros designados por la comisión; y un defensor de la víctima, según se define en la ley, designado por el gobernador. Los miembros ejercen sus funciones a discreción de la autoridad nominadora. El comité reglamentario elegirá un presidente que sea miembro del comité. Las normas deben incluir los estándares y el grado de prueba que se aplicará en los procedimientos disciplinarios judiciales; procedimientos confidenciales de presentación de informes; y los derechos de los denunciantes durante el proceso de evaluación, investigación y audiencia. La asamblea general puede establecer por ley la confidencialidad de la información y los derechos de los denunciantes. (II) El comité normativo puede promulgar normas específicas que rijan los procedimientos ante un panel de la junta decisoria. Las reglas de evidencia de Colorado y las reglas de procedimiento civil de Colorado, con sus enmiendas, se aplican a los procedimientos ante un panel de la junta decisoria hasta y a menos que el comité normativo promulgue reglas que rigen los procedimientos del panel. Las normas promulgadas de conformidad con esta subsección (3)(k)(II) se aplican a los procedimientos formales iniciados a partir del 1 de abril de 2025.

SECCIÓN 2. Cada elector que vote en la elección puede emitir un voto “Sí/A favor” o “No/En contra” en el siguiente título de la boleta: “¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la disciplina judicial y, en relación con

ella, establecer una junta decisoria de disciplina judicial independiente, establecer estándares para la revisión judicial de un caso disciplinario y aclarar de cuándo los procedimientos disciplinarios se hacen públicos?”.

SECCIÓN 3. Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en la sección 1-40-123 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, si al menos el cincuenta y cinco por ciento de los electores que votan en el título de la boleta votan “Sí/A favor”, entonces la enmienda pasará a formar parte de la constitución estatal.

Enmienda I

Excepción constitucional a la fianza por homicidio en primer grado El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal jurídico profesional para la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado a continuación fue remitido a los votantes porque pasó un voto con dos tercios de la mayoría del senado estatal y la cámara de representantes estatal.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la creación de una excepción al derecho a la fianza para casos de homicidio en primer grado cuando la prueba es evidente o la presunción es grande?

Texto de la medida:

Resuélvase por la Cámara de Representantes de la Septuagésima Cuarta Asamblea General del Estado de Colorado, con el acuerdo del Senado:

SECCIÓN 1. En la elección celebrada el 5 de noviembre de 2024, el secretario de estado presentará a los electores registrados del estado el título de la boleta establecido en la sección 2 para la siguiente enmienda a la constitución estatal: En la constitución del estado de Colorado, la sección 19 del artículo II, enmendar (2); y agregar (1)(d) de la siguiente manera:

Sección 19. Derecho a la libertad bajo fianza - excepciones. (1) Todas las personas podrán ser puestas en libertad bajo fianza por caución suficiente hasta que se resuelvan los cargos, excepto: (d) Por el delito de homicidio en primer grado, según lo define la ley, cometido en la fecha de vigencia o después de la fecha de esta subsección (1) (d), cuando la prueba sea evidente o la presunción sea grande.

(2) Excepto en el caso de un delito capital u homicidio en primer grado, si a una persona se le niega la libertad bajo fianza según esta sección, el juicio de la persona se iniciará a más tardar noventa días después de la fecha en que se deniegue la libertad bajo fianza. Si el juicio no se inicia dentro de los noventa días y la demora no es atribuible a la defensa, el tribunal programará inmediatamente una audiencia de fianza y fijará el monto de la fianza para la persona.

SECCIÓN 2. Cada elector que vote en la elección puede emitir un voto “Sí/A favor” o “No/En contra” en el siguiente título de la boleta: “¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la creación de una excepción al derecho a la fianza para casos de homicidio en primer grado cuando la prueba es evidente o la presunción es grande?”

SECCIÓN 3. Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en la sección 1-40-123 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, si al menos el cincuenta y cinco por ciento de los electores que votan en el título de la boleta votan “Sí/A favor”, entonces la enmienda pasará a formar parte de la constitución estatal.

Enmienda J

Derogación de la definición de matrimonio en la Constitución

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal jurídico profesional para la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado a continuación fue remitido a los votantes porque pasó un voto con dos tercios de la mayoría del Senado estatal y la Cámara de Representantes estatal.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado que elimine la prohibición del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo?

Texto de la medida:

Resuélvase por el Senado de la Septuagésima Cuarta Asamblea General del Estado de Colorado, con el acuerdo de la Cámara de Representantes:

SECCIÓN 1. En la elección celebrada el 5 de noviembre de 2024, el secretario de estado presentará a los electores registrados del estado el título de la boleta establecido en la sección 2 para la siguiente enmienda a la constitución estatal: En la constitución del estado de Colorado, derogar la sección 31 del artículo II de la siguiente manera:

Sección 31. Matrimonios - válidos o reconocidos. Solo una unión de un hombre y una mujer será válida o reconocida como matrimonio en este estado.

SECCIÓN 2. Cada elector que vote en la elección puede emitir un voto “Sí/A favor” o “No/En contra” en el siguiente título de la boleta: “¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado que elimine la prohibición del matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo?”

SECCIÓN 3. Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en la sección 1-40-123 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, si la mayoría de los electores que votan en el título de la boleta votan “Sí/A favor”, entonces la enmienda pasará a formar parte de la constitución estatal.

Enmienda K

Modificar los plazos constitucionales para las elecciones

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal jurídico profesional para la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado a continuación fue remitido a los votantes porque pasó un voto con dos tercios de la mayoría del senado estatal y la cámara de representantes estatal.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la modificación de ciertos plazos en relación con elecciones específicas?

Texto de la medida:

Resuélvase por el Senado de la Septuagésima Cuarta Asamblea General del Estado de Colorado, con el acuerdo de la Cámara de Representantes:

SECCIÓN 1. En la elección que se llevará a cabo el 5 de noviembre de 2024, el secretario de estado presentará a los electores registrados del estado el título de la boleta establecido en la sección 2 para las siguientes enmiendas a la constitución estatal:

En la constitución del estado de Colorado, la sección 1 del artículo V, enmendar (2), (3) y (7.3) de la siguiente manera:

Sección 1. Asamblea General - iniciativa y referéndum. (2) El primer poder reservado por el pueblo es la iniciativa, y se requerirán las firmas de los electores registrados en una cantidad igual al menos al cinco por ciento del número total de votos emitidos para todos los candidatos al cargo de secretario de estado en la elección general anterior para proponer cualquier medida mediante petición, y cada una de estas peticiones incluirá el texto íntegro de la medida así propuesta. Las peticiones de iniciativa para la legislación estatal y las enmiendas a la constitución, en la forma que se prescriba de conformidad con la ley, se dirigirán al secretario de estado y se presentarán ante él por lo menos tres meses y una semana antes de las elecciones generales en las que se van a votar. (3) El segundo poder reservado por la presente es el referéndum, y puede ser ordenado, excepto en lo que respecta a las leyes necesarias para la preservación inmediata de la paz, la salud o la seguridad públicas, y las asignaciones para el apoyo y mantenimiento de los departamentos de estado y las instituciones estatales, contra cualquier acto o artículo, sección o parte de cualquier acto de la asamblea general, ya sea mediante una petición firmada por los electores registrados en una cantidad igual a al menos el cinco por ciento del número total de votos emitidos por todos los candidatos al cargo de Secretario de Estado en la elección general anterior o por la Asamblea General. Las peticiones de referéndum, en la forma que prescriba la ley, se dirigirán y presentarán ante el secretario de Estado a más tardar noventa días ochenta y tres días tras el cierre definitivo del periodo de sesiones de la Asamblea General que aprobó el proyecto de ley sobre el que se exige el referéndum. La presentación de una petición de referéndum contra cualquier artículo, sección o parte de cualquier ley no retrasará la entrada en vigor del resto de la ley.

(7.3) Antes de cualquier elección en la que los votantes de todo el estado voten sobre cualquier enmienda o legislación constitucional iniciada o referida, el personal de investigación no partidista de la asamblea general hará que se publique el texto y el título de cada una de tales medidas. Dicha publicación se realizará por lo menos una vez en al menos una publicación legal de circulación general en cada condado del estado y se hará por lo menos quince días antes de la fecha final de registro de votantes durante cuarenta y cinco días antes de la elección. La forma y manera de publicación será la prescrita por la ley y garantizará una oportunidad razonable para que los votantes de todo el estado se informen sobre el texto y el título de cada medida.

En la constitución del Estado de Colorado, enmendar la sección 25 del artículo VI de la siguiente manera:

Sección 25. Elección de magistrados y jueces. Un juez de la Corte Suprema o un juez de cualquier otro tribunal de registro, que desee retener su el cargo judicial del juez o magistrado por otro mandato después del vencimiento del cargo existente su de juez o magistrado deberá presentar ante el Secretario de Estado, no más de seis meses y una semana ni menos de tres meses y una semana antes de las elecciones generales siguientes antes del vencimiento del cargo existente su de juez o magistrado, una declaración de su la intención del juez o magistrado de postularse para otro mandato. No presentar dicha declaración en el plazo especificado creará crea una vacante en ese cargo al final del cargo existente su de juez o magistrado. Al presentar dicha declaración, se colocará una pregunta en la boleta correspondiente en dicha elección general, de la siguiente manera: “¿Debe el Magistrado (Juez)... de la Corte Suprema (o de otro tipo) mantenerse en el

cargo? SÍ/..../NO/..../.” Si la mayoría de quienes votan sobre la pregunta votan “Sí”, el magistrado o juez es elegido para un mandato completo sucesivo. Si la mayoría de quienes votan sobre la pregunta votan “No”, esto provocará que exista una vacante en ese cargo al final de su mandato actual. En el caso de un magistrado de la corte suprema o juez de cualquier tribunal de apelación intermedio, los electores del estado en general; en el caso de un juez de un tribunal de distrito, los electores de ese distrito judicial; y en el caso de un juez del tribunal del condado u otro tribunal de registro, los electores de ese condado; votarán sobre la cuestión de la permanencia en el cargo del magistrado o juez.

SECCIÓN 2. Cada elector que vote en la elección puede emitir un voto “Sí/A favor” o “No/En contra” en el siguiente título de la boleta: “¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado con respecto a la modificación de ciertos plazos en relación con elecciones específicas?”

SECCIÓN 3. Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en la sección 1-40-123 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, si al menos el cincuenta y cinco por ciento de los electores que votan en el título de la boleta votan “Sí/A favor”, entonces la enmienda pasará a formar parte de la constitución estatal.

Enmienda 79

Derecho constitucional al aborto

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal profesional de las oficinas del secretario de estado, el procurador general y el personal jurídico de la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado a continuación fue redactado por los proponentes de la iniciativa. La medida iniciada está incluida en la boleta como un cambio propuesto a la ley actual porque los proponentes reunieron la cantidad requerida de firmas para la petición.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber un cambio en la constitución de Colorado que reconozca el derecho al aborto y, en relación con ello, prohíba a los gobiernos estatales y locales negar, impedir o discriminar el ejercicio de ese derecho, permitiendo que el aborto sea un servicio cubierto por los planes de seguro médico para los empleados del gobierno estatal y local de Colorado y para los inscritos en programas de seguro gubernamentales estatales y locales?

Texto de la medida:

Promúlguese por el Pueblo del Estado de Colorado:

Sección 1. Declaración legislativa. Nosotros, los votantes del estado de Colorado, por la presente encontramos y declaramos que:

(a) Colorado ha sido líder en la afirmación del derecho al aborto desde 1967;

(b) En 1984, Colorado adoptó la Enmienda 3 que ha tenido las consecuencias no deseadas de negar la cobertura de seguro médico para los servicios de aborto a los empleados públicos estatales y locales, incluso en casos de violación, incesto, continuación de un embarazo que pone en grave peligro la salud de la paciente, o incluso cuando existe evidencia de una afección fetal mortal;

(c) La Enmienda 3 también impide el uso de la cobertura de seguro médico proporcionada a través de Medicaid para los servicios de aborto, incluso cuando continuar el embarazo pone en grave peligro la salud de la paciente o cuando existe evidencia de que hay una afección fetal mortal;

(d) En 2022, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos revocó la decisión de larga data de Roe contra Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), que había brindado protección constitucional federal para el derecho al aborto, dejando las decisiones sobre el derecho al aborto en manos de los responsables políticos a nivel estatal; (e) En 2024, los votantes de Colorado reconocen que la Enmienda 3 ha tenido efectos discriminatorios y dañinos para los empleados públicos estatales y locales y en los inscritos en programas de seguro patrocinados por el estado y sus familias; (f) La revocación de esta política por parte de los votantes es coherente con las sentencias de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos sobre el reconocimiento de la igualdad de acceso a los derechos, como el derecho al voto. Harper contra la Junta Electoral de Virginia, 383 U.S. 663 (1966). Por lo tanto, es oportuno y apropiado que los votantes promulguen esta enmienda ahora.

Sección 2. En la constitución del estado de Colorado, agregar la sección 32 al artículo II de la siguiente manera:

Artículo 32. Aborto

Por la presente se reconoce el derecho al aborto. El gobierno no negará, impedirá ni discriminará contra el ejercicio de ese derecho, incluida la prohibición de la cobertura de seguro médico para el aborto.

Sección 3. En la constitución del estado de Colorado, derogar la sección 50 del artículo V.

Enmienda 80

Derecho constitucional a la elección de escuela

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal profesional de las oficinas del secretario de estado, el procurador general y el personal

jurídico de la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en la constitución de Colorado a continuación fue redactado por los proponentes de la iniciativa. La medida iniciada está incluida en la boleta como un cambio propuesto a la ley actual porque los proponentes reunieron la cantidad requerida de firmas para la petición.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber una enmienda a la constitución de Colorado que establezca el derecho a la elección de escuela para los niños desde el jardín infantil hasta el 12º grado y, en relación con ello, declarar que la elección de escuela incluye las escuelas de vecindario, chárter y privadas; la educación en casa; las opciones de inscripción abierta; y las futuras innovaciones en educación?

Texto de la medida:

Promúlguese por el pueblo del estado de Colorado:

SECCIÓN 1. En la constitución del estado de Colorado, agregar la sección 18 al artículo IX de la siguiente manera:

Sección 18. Educación - Elección de escuela

(1) Propósito y conclusiones. El pueblo del estado de Colorado por la presente encuentra y declara que todos los niños tienen derecho a la igualdad de oportunidades para acceder a una educación de calidad; que los padres tienen derecho a dirigir la educación de sus hijos; y dicha elección de escuela incluye escuelas de vecindario, chárter, privadas y en casa, opciones de inscripción abierta e innovaciones futuras en la educación. (2) Cada niño de K-12 tiene derecho a elegir la escuela.

Propuesta JJ

Retener ingresos fiscales adicionales por apuestas deportivas

Pregunta:

Sin aumentar los impuestos, ¿puede el estado mantener y gastar todos los ingresos fiscales de las apuestas deportivas por encima de los límites aprobados por los votantes para financiar proyectos de conservación y protección del agua en lugar de reembolsar los ingresos a los casinos?

La Asamblea General remitió esta pregunta a los votantes en el Proyecto de Ley 241436 de la Cámara de Representantes, que está disponible en línea bajo Legislación remitida en: https://leg.colorado.gov/bluebook

Propuesta KK

Impuesto especial sobre armas de fuego y municiones

Pregunta:

¿SE DEBEN AUMENTAR LOS IMPUESTOS ESTATALES EN $39,000,000 ANUALMENTE PARA FINANCIAR SERVICIOS DE SALUD MENTAL, INCLUYENDO A LOS VETERANOS MILITARES Y LOS JÓVENES EN RIESGO, LA SEGURIDAD ESCOLAR Y LA PREVENCIÓN DE LA VIOLENCIA CON ARMAS DE FUEGO, COMO TAMBIÉN LOS SERVICIOS DE APOYO PARA LAS VÍCTIMAS DE VIOLENCIA DOMÉSTICA Y OTROS DELITOS VIOLENTOS MEDIANTE LA AUTORIZACIÓN DE UN IMPUESTO A LOS COMERCIANTES DE ARMAS, FABRICANTES DE ARMAS Y VENDEDORES DE MUNICIONES A UNA TASA DEL 6.5% DE LAS VENTAS NETAS IMPONIBLES DE LA VENTA MINORISTA DE CUALQUIER ARMA, PARTE PRECURSORA DE ARMAS, O MUNICIONES, MANTENIENDO Y GASTANDO EL ESTADO TODOS LOS NUEVOS INGRESOS FISCALES COMO UN CAMBIO DE INGRESOS APROBADO POR LOS VOTANTES?

La Asamblea General remitió esta pregunta a los votantes en el Proyecto de Ley 241349 de la Cámara de Representantes, que está disponible en línea bajo Legislación remitida en: https://leg.colorado.gov/bluebook

Propuesta 127

Prohibir la caza de linces rojos, linces y pumas

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal profesional de las oficinas del secretario de estado, el procurador general y el personal jurídico de la asamblea general solo para fines de votación. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado a continuación fue redactado por los proponentes de la iniciativa. La medida iniciada está incluida en la boleta como un cambio propuesto a la ley actual porque los proponentes reunieron la cantidad requerida de firmas para la petición.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber un cambio en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado con respecto a la prohibición de la caza de pumas, linces y linces rojos y, en relación con ello, la prohibición de matar, herir, perseguir, atrapar o disparar o liberar un arma mortal intencionalmente contra un puma, lince o lince rojo; creando así ocho excepciones a esta prohibición, entre ellas la protección de la vida humana, la propiedad y el ganado; estableciendo una infracción contra esta prohibición como un delito menor de clase 1; aumentando además las multas y la limitación de los privilegios de las licencias de fauna silvestre para las personas condenadas por este delito?

Texto de la medida:

Promúlguese por el Pueblo del Estado de Colorado:

SECCIÓN 1. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 33-4-101.4 de la siguiente manera: 33-4-101.4. Caza de trofeos prohibida – excepciones – declaración legislativa – normas – sanción – definiciones. (1) Los votantes de Colorado encuentran y declaran que cualquier trofeo de caza de pumas, linces rojos o linces es inhumana, no sirve a ningún propósito socialmente aceptable ni ecológicamente beneficioso, y no promueve la seguridad pública. La caza de trofeos se practica principalmente para la exhibición de la cabeza, el pelaje u otras partes del cuerpo de un animal, en lugar de utilizar la carne. Además, casi siempre se lleva a cabo por medios antideportivos, incluidos, entre otros, el uso de jaurías de perros con dispositivos electrónicos para perseguir y atrapar a los animales afectados en lugares de los que no pueden escapar para lograr la muerte. Por lo tanto, es apropiado y necesario prohibir la caza de trofeos de pumas, linces rojos y linces en Colorado.

(2) De la manera que se usa en esta sección: (a)(I) “Caza de trofeos” significa intencionalmente:

(A) Matar, herir, perseguir o atrapar a un puma, lince rojo o lince; o (B) Disparar o liberar cualquier arma mortal, como se define en la sección 18-1-901 (3)(e), contra un puma, lince rojo o lince.

(II) “Caza de trofeos” no incluye:

(A) Ningún acto especificado en la subsección (2)(a) de esta sección si se llevó a cabo en defensa de la vida humana, ganado, bienes muebles o inmuebles, o un vehículo motorizado de conformidad con la sección 33-3-106 y si se han utilizado métodos no letales apropiados según lo definido por la comisión, excepto que se pueden usar medios letales para defender la vida humana;

(B) Cualquier acto especificado en la subsección (2)(a) de esta sección si fue realizado por un empleado autorizado de la división de parques y fauna silvestre, el departamento de agricultura de los Estados Unidos o el departamento del interior de los Estados Unidos, cuando el empleado está actuando en su capacidad oficial;

(C) La lesión accidental o muerte de un puma, lince o lince rojo por un vehículo motorizado, nave o tren;

(D) El uso de métodos no letales por parte de una persona autorizada para capturar un puma, lince rojo o lince con fines de investigación científica de buena fe, para el traslado permitido de acuerdo con las reglas de la división o para el tratamiento médico del animal que se captura según lo permitido por la sección 33-6-206(1)(a), (1)(c) o (1)(d);

(E) Cualquier acto especificado en la subsección (2)(a) de esta sección si está autorizado por el Comisionado de Agricultura de conformidad con la sección 35-40-101 para controlar animales depredadores; (F) Eutanasia de un puma, lince rojo o lince enfermo o herido, realizada por razones humanitarias, por una persona con licencia para practicar la medicina veterinaria conforme a la ley de práctica veterinaria de colorado, artículo 315 del título 12;

(G) Cualquier acto especificado en la subsección (2)(a) de esta sección si se llevó a cabo de conformidad con una licencia especial emitida por la división de parques y fauna silvestre conforme a la sección 33-4-102(2)(a), 2(i) o (13); o (H) Cualquier acto especificado en la subsección (2)(a) de esta sección si fue realizado por un empleado o contratista de un departamento de salud federal, estatal, del condado, de ciudad y condado, o municipal con el propósito de proteger la salud o seguridad humana de conformidad con la sección 33-6-205.

(b) “Perseguir” significa seguir o perseguir con el fin de atacar, atrapar, herir o matar, incluyendo, entre otras cosas, el uso de uno o más perros en dicho acto.

(3) La caza de trofeos de cualquier puma, lince rojo o lince es ilegal. (4) (a) No obstante cualquier otra disposición de la ley, cualquier persona que contravenga esta sección comete un delito menor de clase 1 y, tras la condena por ello, será castigada según lo dispuesto en la sección 18-1.3501.

(b) No obstante cualquier otra disposición de la ley, cualquier persona condenada por algún delito en virtud de esta sección que tenga una licencia de fauna silvestre no podrá tener ni ejercer los privilegios de dicha licencia durante cinco años.

(c) No obstante cualquier otra disposición de la ley, cualquier persona condenada por dos o más delitos en virtud de esta sección tiene prohibido tener o ejercer los privilegios de dicha licencia de por vida.

SECCIÓN 2. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 33-4-102, enmendar (1.4)(s) de la siguiente manera: 33-4-102. Tipos de licencias y tarifas - reglas. (1.4) Salvo que se disponga lo

contrario en las subsecciones (1.5) y (1.6) de esta sección, la división puede emitir las siguientes licencias de residente y no residente y cobrará las siguientes tarifas:

Tarifas

No residente (s) Puma

660.00

Residente

48.00

SECCIÓN 3. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 33-6-107, enmendar (9) de la siguiente manera: 33-6-107. Infracciones de licencias – sanciones – regla. (9) A los efectos de esta sección, cualquier persona, cualquier miembro de la familia de dicha persona, o cualquier empleado de la persona puede cazar, atrapar o capturar urracas de pico negro, cuervos comunes, estorninos, gorriones ingleses o domésticos, palomas comunes, coyotes, linces rojos, zorros rojos, mapaches, liebres, tejones, marmotas, perros de la pradera, tuzas, ardillas terrestres de Richardson, ardillas de roca, ardillas terrestres de trece líneas, puercoespines, cangrejos de río, salamandras tigre, ratas almizcleras, castores, fauna silvestre exótica y tortugas mordedoras comunes en tierras de propiedad o arrendadas por la persona sin obtener licencias para hacerlo, pero solo cuando dicha fauna silvestre esté causando daños a los cultivos, bienes muebles o inmuebles, o ganado. Cualquier persona puede matar zorrillos o serpientes de cascabel cuando sea necesario para proteger la vida o la propiedad. Las pieles o cueros de cualquier mamífero capturado conforme a esta subsección (9) pueden ser transferidos, poseídos, comercializados, intercambiados o vendidos por una persona que posea una licencia de caza menor apropiada.

SECCIÓN 4. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 33-6-109, enmendar (3)(c) de la siguiente manera:

33-6-109. Fauna silvestre: posesión ilegal. (3) Una persona que infrinja la subsección (1) o (2) de esta sección es culpable de un delito menor y, dependiendo de la fauna silvestre involucrada, será castigada en caso de condena con una multa o prisión, o ambas penas, y puntos de suspensión de la licencia o suspensión o revocación de los privilegios de la licencia de la siguiente manera: (c) Por cada wapití, oso, alce, lince, lince rojo o puma, una multa de mil dólares y una sanción de quince puntos.

SECCIÓN 5. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 33-6-110, enmendar (1)(a) y (c) de la siguiente manera: 33-6-110. Acción de la División para recuperar la posesión y el valor de la fauna silvestre tomada ilegalmente.

(1) La división puede entablar y mantener una acción civil contra cualquier persona, en nombre del pueblo del estado, para recuperar la posesión o el valor o tanto la posesión como el valor de cualquier fauna silvestre capturada en contravención de los artículos 1 a 6 de este título. Un mandamiento de relevo puede emitirse en una acción de este tipo sin fianza. No será necesaria la exigencia previa de posesión. Si los costos o daños se adjudican a favor del demandado, los mismos se pagarán con cargo al fondo de efectivo para la fauna silvestre. Ni la pendencia de dicha acción civil ni el enjuiciamiento penal por la misma toma serán un obstáculo para la otra; tampoco afectará a lo dispuesto en el presente artículo el derecho de incautación previsto en otras disposiciones de los artículos 1 a 6 del presente título. Se considerará el valor mínimo de la fauna silvestre capturada o poseída ilegalmente y podrá recuperarse además de la recobrar la posesión de la fauna silvestre:

(a) Por cada águila, miembro de una especie en peligro de extinción, cabra de las Montañas Rocosas, alce, borrego cimarrón de las montañas rocosas, puma, lince rojo o lince... $1,000

(c) Por cada berrendo, venado, oso negro o puma...$500

SECCIÓN 6. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 33-1-102, enmendar (2) de la siguiente manera: 33-1-102. Definiciones. (2) “Caza mayor” significa wapití, venado de cola blanca, venado bura, alce, borrego cimarrón de las Montañas Rocosas, borrego cimarrón del desierto, cabra de las Montañas Rocosas, antílope berrendo, oso negro, puma y todas las especies de mamíferos grandes que pueden ser introducidos o trasplantados a este estado para la caza o que están clasificados como caza mayor por la comisión.

SECCIÓN 7. Fecha de entrada en vigor - aplicabilidad. Esta medida entrará en vigor a partir de la fecha en que sea declarada adoptada por los votantes mediante proclamación del gobernador y se aplicará a los delitos cometidos en la fecha de entrada en vigor o después.

Propuesta 128

Elegibilidad para la libertad condicional por delitos de violencia

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal profesional de las oficinas del secretario de estado, el procurador general y el personal jurídico de la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado. El texto de la medida

que aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado a continuación fue redactado por los proponentes de la iniciativa. La medida iniciada está incluida en la boleta electoral como un cambio propuesto a la ley actual porque los proponentes reunieron la cantidad requerida de firmas para la petición.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber un cambio en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado con respecto a la elegibilidad para la libertad condicional de un delincuente condenado por ciertos delitos y, en relación con ello, exigir que un delincuente condenado por homicidio en segundo grado; agresión en primer grado; delito grave de secuestro de clase 2; agresión sexual; incendio premeditado en primer grado; robo con allanamiento en primer grado; o robo agravado cometido el 1 de enero de 2025 o después de dicha fecha, cumpla el 85 por ciento de la sentencia impuesta antes de ser elegible para la libertad condicional, y exigir que un delincuente condenado por cualquier delito cometido el 1 de enero de 2025 o después de dicha fecha, que haya sido condenado previamente por dos delitos de violencia, no solo los delitos enumerados en esta medida, cumpla la totalidad de la condena impuesta antes de comenzar a cumplir la libertad condicional?

Texto de la medida:

Promúlguese por el pueblo del estado de Colorado: SECCIÓN 1. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 17-22.5-303.3, derogar y volver a promulgar, con enmiendas, (1) y (2); y agregar (1.5) y (2.5) de la siguiente manera: 17-22.5-303.3. Delincuentes violentos – libertad condicional. (1) Cualquier persona sentenciada por homicidio en segundo grado, agresión en primer grado, secuestro en primer grado, a menos que el secuestro en primer grado sea un delito grave de clase 1, agresión sexual en primer o segundo grado, incendio premeditado en primer grado, robo con allanamiento en primer grado o robo agravado, cometido el 1 de julio de 1987 o después de dicha fecha, pero antes del 1 de enero de 2025, que haya sido condenado previamente por un delito de violencia, será elegible para libertad condicional después de haber cumplido el setenta y cinco por ciento de la sentencia impuesta menos cualquier tiempo autorizado como el tiempo cumplido de conformidad con la Sección 17-22.5-302. A partir de entonces, son aplicables las disposiciones de la sección 17-22.5-303 (6) y (7).

(1.5) Cualquier persona condenada por homicidio en segundo grado; agresión en primer grado; secuestro por delito grave de clase 2; agresión sexual según estipula la parte 4, artículo 3 del título 18; incendio premeditado en primer grado; robo con allanamiento en primer grado; o robo agravado, cometido el 1 de enero de 2025 o después de dicha fecha, será elegible para libertad condicional después de que dicha persona haya cumplido el ochenta y cinco por ciento de la sentencia impuesta a dicha persona. A partir de entonces, son aplicables las disposiciones de la sección 17-22.5-303 (6) y (7).

(2) Cualquier persona condenada por un delito cometido antes del 1 de enero de 2025, por cualquier delito enumerado en la subsección (1) de esta sección, que haya sido condenada dos veces anteriormente por un delito de violencia, será elegible para libertad condicional después de haber cumplido la sentencia impuesta menos cualquier tiempo autorizado como cumplido de conformidad con la sección 17-22.5-302. A partir de entonces, son aplicables las disposiciones de la sección 17-22.5-303 (6) y (7).

(2.5) Cualquier persona condenada y sentenciada por un delito cometido el 1 de enero de 2025 o después de dicha fecha, por cualquiera de los delitos enumerados en la subsección (1.5) de esta sección, que haya sido condenada dos veces anteriormente por un delito de violencia, comenzará la libertad condicional después de haber cumplido la sentencia completa impuesta. A partir de entonces, son aplicables las disposiciones de la sección 17-22.5303 (6) y (7).

SECCIÓN 2. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 17-22.5-403, enmendar (2.5) (a) de la siguiente manera: 17-22.5-403. Elegibilidad para libertad condicional. (2.5)(a) No obstante la subsección (1) de esta sección, cualquier persona condenada y sentenciada por homicidio en segundo grado, agresión en primer grado, secuestro en primer grado, a menos que el secuestro en primer grado sea un delito grave de clase 1, incendio premeditado en primer grado, robo con allanamiento en primer grado o robo agravado, cometido el 1 de julio de 2004 o después de dicha fecha, pero antes del 1 de enero de 2025, será elegible para libertad condicional después de que dicha persona haya cumplido el setenta y cinco por ciento de la sentencia impuesta a dicha persona, menos cualquier tiempo autorizado como cumplido otorgado de conformidad con la sección 17-22.5-405.

SECCIÓN 3. Fecha de entrada en vigor. Esta ley entra en vigor en la fecha de la proclamación del Gobernador anunciando la aprobación, por parte de los electores registrados del estado, de la iniciativa propuesta.

Propuesta 129

Establecer asociados profesionales veterinarios

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal profesional de las oficinas del secretario de estado, el procurador general y el personal jurídico de la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado a continuación fue redactado por los proponentes de la iniciativa. La medida iniciada está incluida en la boleta como un cambio propuesto a la ley actual porque los proponentes reunieron la cantidad requerida de firmas para la petición.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber un cambio en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado que cree una nueva profesión de asociado profesional veterinario y, en relación con ello, que establezca calificaciones como una maestría en atención clínica veterinaria o el equivalente según lo determine la junta estatal de medicina veterinaria para ser un asociado profesional veterinario; que exija el registro en la junta estatal; permita que un asociado profesional veterinario registrado practique la medicina veterinaria bajo la supervisión de un veterinario con licencia; convirtiendo así en un delito menor ejercer como asociado profesional veterinario sin un registro activo?

Texto de la medida:

Promúlguese por el Pueblo del Estado de Colorado:

SECCIÓN 1. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 12-315-102 de la siguiente manera: 12-315-102. Declaración legislativa. (1) Este artículo 315 se promulga como un ejercicio de los poderes de policía del estado para promover la salud, la seguridad y el bienestar públicos al salvaguardar a la gente de este estado contra los practicantes incompetentes, deshonestos o sin principios de la medicina veterinaria. Se declara que el ejercicio de la medicina veterinaria es un privilegio conferido a las personas que posean las calificaciones personales y profesionales especificadas en este artículo 315.

(2) El pueblo del estado de Colorado declara que:

(a) Hay una escasez crítica de mano de obra veterinaria que afecta a los animales de Colorado;

(b) La escasez de mano de obra veterinaria está causando una crisis de acceso a la atención veterinaria en Colorado;

(c) La crisis de acceso a la atención veterinaria está amenazando el bienestar de los animales de compañía, el sustento de los miembros de la industria agropecuaria de Colorado y la seguridad de nuestro suministro de alimentos;

(d) No es posible resolver la escasez de personal veterinario y la crisis de acceso a la atención veterinaria sin buscar nuevas formas de incorporar más personas a la fuerza laboral veterinaria; y

(e) Los expertos en medicina veterinaria han determinado que una carrera de veterinario de nivel medio es una solución a la escasez de personal veterinario y a la crisis de acceso a la atención veterinaria.

SECCIÓN 2. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado 12-315-104, enmendar (21.5) y agregar (21.7) de la siguiente manera: 12-315-104. Definiciones. A los efectos de este artículo 315, a menos que el contexto exija otra cosa:

(21.5) “Profesional veterinario” significa un veterinario con licencia de conformidad con esta parte 1, un asociado profesional veterinario registrado de conformidad con la parte 2 de este artículo 315, y un técnico veterinario registrado de conformidad con la parte 2 de este artículo 315.

(21.7) “Asociado profesional veterinario” significa una persona que posee una maestría en atención clínica veterinaria, o su equivalente, y que está sujeta a los requisitos de la sección 12-315-203.7.

SECCIÓN 3. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado 12-315-105, agregar (1)(r) de la siguiente manera: 12-315-105. Requisitos y excepciones de licencia - definiciones - reglas. (1) Una persona no podrá ejercer la medicina veterinaria en este estado si no es un veterinario con licencia. Una persona no practicará la inseminación artificial o el trasplante de óvulos de ganado u otras especies animales en este estado, excepto de acuerdo con la sección 12-315-106 (5)(c). Este artículo 315 no prohíbe que: (r) Un asociado profesional veterinario ejerza la medicina veterinaria que es: (I) Dentro de la educación y experiencia avanzada del asociado profesional veterinario; y (II) Realizada bajo la supervisión de un veterinario con licencia que es responsable del desempeño del asociado profesional veterinario.

SECCIÓN 4. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-315-106, enmendar (5)(a), (5)(b), (5)(d) y (7); y agregar (5)(j) de la siguiente manera: 12-315-106. Junta de Medicina Veterinaria - creación - facultades - reglamento. (5) La junta tiene la facultad de:

a) Examinar y determinar las calificaciones y la aptitud de los solicitantes de una licencia para ejercer la medicina veterinaria o para registrarse como técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario en este estado;

(b) De conformidad con la sección 12-20-404, emitir, renovar, denegar, suspender o revocar licencias para practicar la medicina veterinaria o registros de técnicos veterinarios y asociados profesionales veterinarios en el estado o de otro modo disciplinar o sancionar, o ambos, licenciatarios o registrados conforme a este artículo 315 y las reglas adoptadas por la junta según el presente artículo 315;

(d) Establecer, de conformidad con la sección 12-20-105, y publicar anualmente una lista de tarifas para la concesión de licencias y el registro de veterinarios, y técnicos veterinarios y asociados profesionales veterinarios. La junta basará los honorarios en sus necesidades financieras previstas para el año.

(j) Aprobar una organización de acreditación de asociados profesionales veterinarios reconocida a nivel nacional con el fin de acreditar a los asociados profesionales veterinarios en este estado. La organización de acreditación aprobada por la junta puede:

(I) Exigir la finalización de un programa aprobado por la universidad para asociados profesionales veterinarios; y (II) Exigir que un solicitante apruebe un examen nacional de asociado profesional veterinario.

(7) Las facultades de la Junta se otorgan para permitirle supervisar eficazmente el ejercicio de la medicina veterinaria y de los técnicos veterinarios y asociados profesionales veterinarios y deben interpretarse libremente para lograr este objetivo.

SECCIÓN 5. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-315-112, enmendar (1)(ee) de la siguiente manera; 12-315-112. Disciplina de los licenciatarios.

(1) Al recibir una queja firmada por un demandante o por su propia iniciativa, la junta puede proceder a una audiencia de acuerdo con la sección 12-315-113. Después de una audiencia, y por acuerdo de la mayoría de los miembros, la junta puede tomar medidas disciplinarias o de otro tipo según lo autorizado en la sección 12-20-404 contra un solicitante de una licencia o un veterinario con licencia por cualquiera de las siguientes razones:

(ee) No supervisar adecuadamente a un estudiante de veterinaria, un preceptor de estudiantes de veterinaria, un técnico veterinario, un asociado profesional veterinario u otro personal veterinario;

SECCIÓN 6. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, artículo 315 del título 12, cambiar el nombre de la Parte 2 de la siguiente manera: Parte 2. Técnicos veterinarios y asociados profesionales veterinarios

SECCIÓN 7. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-315-201, agregar (1)(c) y (1)(d) de la siguiente manera: 12-315-201. Deberes adicionales de la junta - reglas - derogación. (1) Además de cualquier otro deber especificado en esta parte 2 o en la sección 12-315-106, la junta deberá:

(c) Requerir la educación continua bienal para los asociados profesionales veterinarios, según lo determine la junta por reglamento, como condición para renovar el registro; y d) Adoptar las reglas necesarias para el ejercicio y la supervisión de los asociados profesionales veterinarios.

SECCIÓN 8. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 12-315-203.7 de la siguiente manera: 12-315-203.7. Asociado profesional veterinario - calificaciones - registro - tarifas - educación continua - reglas.

(1) Una persona que desee ejercer como asociado profesional veterinario en este estado debe presentar una solicitud de registro ante la junta, junto con la tarifa de solicitud requerida, de la manera que determine la junta.

(2) Calificaciones. Para calificar a fin de registrarse como asociado profesional veterinario, una persona debe:

(a) Tener por lo menos dieciocho años de edad; y

(b) Poseer una maestría en atención clínica veterinaria o su equivalente según lo determine la junta.

(3) Registro. A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, una persona que ejerza como asociado profesional veterinario en este estado debe estar registrada por la junta de conformidad con esta sección y las reglas adoptadas por la junta para el registro de asociados profesionales veterinarios.

(4) Reglas. Antes de registrar a los asociados profesionales veterinarios de conformidad con esta sección, la junta establecerá, por reglamento:

a) Los plazos y requisitos para el registro, la renovación del registro y la suspensión y restablecimiento del registro de los asociados profesionales veterinarios;

(b) El método para que un solicitante demuestre que cumple con los requisitos establecidos en la subsección (2) de esta sección;

(c) Cualquier información o confirmación requerida por el veterinario supervisor con licencia;

(d) Cualquier requisito de educación continua para los asociados profesionales veterinarios de acuerdo con la sección 12-315-201(1)(c) y la subsección (5) de esta sección; y

(e) Cualquier otra regla necesaria para implementar esta sección

(5) Un asociado profesional veterinario está sujeto a cualquier requisito bienal de educación continua, establecido por la junta de conformidad con la sección 12-315-201(1)(c) y las reglas adoptadas de conformidad con la subsección (4)(d) de esta sección como condición para renovar el registro.

SECCIÓN 9. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 12-315-204 de la siguiente manera: 12-315-204. Se restringe el uso del título.

(1) A partir del 1 de enero de 2024, solo una persona que esté registrada de conformidad con esta parte 2 puede usar el título de “técnico veterinario” o “técnico veterinario registrado” o las iniciales “VT” o “RVT”.

(2) A partir del 1 de enero de 2026, solo una persona registrada de conformidad con la sección 12-315-203.7 puede usar el título de “asociado profesional veterinario” o “asociado profesional veterinario registrado” o las iniciales “VPA” o “RVPA”.

SECCIÓN 10. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 12-315-206 de la siguiente manera: 12-315-206. Vencimiento, renovación, restablecimiento o reactivación de un registro - estado inactivo - reglas - definición.

(1) Un registro emitido de conformidad con esta parte 2 está sujeto a las disposiciones de renovación, vencimiento, restablecimiento y tarifa de morosidad especificadas en la sección 12-20-202 (1) y (2). Una persona cuyo registro venza está sujeta a las sanciones previstas en esta parte 2 o en la sección 12-20-202 (1). (2) Por reglamento, la junta puede eximir de la cuota de renovación a un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario mientras el técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario esté en servicio activo en alguna rama de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos. El periodo durante el cual se exima de la cuota de Renovación no puede superar lo que sea mayor entre tres años o la duración de una emergencia nacional.

(3) La junta no renovará, restablecerá ni reactivará un registro emitido de conformidad con la sección 12-315-203(3) esta parte 2 a menos que el técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario demuestre a satisfacción de la junta que el técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario mantiene credenciales en regla ante la organización que acredita o el asociado profesional veterinario continúa cumpliendo con los requisitos de registro conforme a esta parte 2. Sujeto a la regla de la junta, la evidencia puede entregarse al certificar esto en la solicitud de registro.

(4) (a) Previa notificación a la junta, la junta transferirá el registro de un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario a estado inactivo. Si una persona cuyo registro se encuentra en estado inactivo desea reanudar el ejercicio de técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario la persona deberá presentar una solicitud a la Junta en la forma y manera aprobadas por la junta y deberá demostrar, a satisfacción de la junta, que la persona ha obtenido y mantiene credenciales en regla ante la organización que acredita o La persona continúa cumpliendo con los requisitos para el registro conforme a esta parte 2.

(b) La junta puede iniciar procedimientos disciplinarios de conformidad con la sección 12-315-207 contra un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario cuyo registro se encuentre inactivo de conformidad con esta subsección (4) por conducta que infrinja esta parte 2 en que la persona participa mientras el registro está en estado inactivo.

SECCIÓN 11. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-315-207, enmendar (1) la parte introductoria, (1)(e), (1)(f) la parte introductoria, (1)(f)(I), (1)(g), (1)(l), (5) y (8) de la siguiente manera: 12-315-207. Disciplina de un técnico veterinario registrado – asociado profesional veterinario registrado – derogación.

(1) Al recibir una denuncia firmada por un demandante o por su propia iniciativa, la junta puede proceder a una audiencia de acuerdo con la sección 12-315-113. Después de una audiencia, y mediante acuerdo de la mayoría de los miembros, la junta puede tomar medidas disciplinarias según lo autorizado en la sección 12-20404 contra un solicitante de registro o un técnico veterinario registrado o asociado profesional veterinario por cualquiera de los siguientes motivos:

e) Conducta poco profesional o poco ética o participación en prácticas que infrinjan las normas generalmente aceptadas para el ejercicio de la profesión de técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario o prescritas por el reglamento de la junta;

f) El técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario:

(I) Posee un registro o credencial como técnico veterinario o asociado profesional

veterinario que ha sido revocado o suspendido en otro estado; g) Ejerce como técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario estando en estado inactivo o mientras ha vencido el registro de la persona; (l) Una determinación de que el individuo es mentalmente incompetente por un tribunal de jurisdicción competente, y el tribunal ha dictado, de conformidad con la parte 3 o 4 del artículo 14 del título 15 o la sección 27-65-110 (4) o 27-65-127, una orden que determina específicamente que la incompetencia mental es de tal grado que el individuo es incapaz de continuar teniendo un registro como asociado profesional veterinario o técnico veterinario; (5) Con respecto a negar que se emita el registro de un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario o tomar medidas disciplinarias contra un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario, la junta puede aceptar como evidencia a primera vista del motivo de la medida cualquier acción federal o estatal tomada contra un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario en otra jurisdicción si la infracción que motivó la medida disciplinaria en la jurisdicción constituiría motivo para una medida disciplinaria conforme a esta sección. (8) La junta puede suspender el registro de un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario que no cumpla con una orden de la junta emitida conforme a esta sección. La junta puede imponer la suspensión del registro hasta que el registrante cumpla con la orden de la junta.

SECCIÓN 12. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-315-208, enmendar la parte introductoria (1)(a)(I), (1)(a)(I)(B), (1)(b) y (2) la parte introductoria de la siguiente manera: 12-315-208. Examen de postulantes al registro - salud conductual - salud mental - condiciones físicas.

(1)(a)(I) Si, al recibir una denuncia firmada por un reclamante, la junta tiene motivos razonables para creer que un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario no puede ejercer como técnico veterinario con una habilidad y seguridad razonables para los pacientes o clientes debido a una condición física o un trastorno de salud conductual, salud mental o uso de sustancias, la junta puede requerir por escrito que el técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario se someta a un examen para evaluar:

(B) Cualquier impacto que la condición física o la salud conductual, la salud mental o el trastorno por uso de sustancias tenga en la capacidad del técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario para ejercer como técnico veterinario con razonable habilidad y seguridad para los pacientes y clientes.

(b) Si un técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario no se somete a un examen requerido en la subsección (1)(a) de esta sección, la Junta puede suspender el registro del técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario hasta que el técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario se someta al examen; sin embargo, si el técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario demuestra a satisfacción de la junta que el hecho de no someterse al examen se debe a circunstancias fuera del control del técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario, la junta no suspenderá el registro del técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario (2) Todo técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario en este estado se considera, al ejercer como técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario o solicitar la renovación del registro de la persona, que: SECCIÓN 13. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 12-315-209.7 de la siguiente manera: 12-315-209.7. Deberes del veterinario con licencia - dirección y supervisión del asociado profesional veterinario - reglas.

(1) Salvo lo dispuesto en la subsección (2) de esta sección, una persona que ejerza como asociado profesional veterinario puede realizar deberes y acciones autorizados de conformidad con la sección 12-315-105 (1)(r) que estén dentro del alcance de la educación avanzada y experiencia del asociado profesional veterinario si la persona realiza tales deberes bajo la supervisión de un veterinario con licencia.

(2) Un asociado profesional veterinario deberá realizar únicamente aquellos deberes o acciones que delegue el veterinario supervisor con licencia para las cuales el profesional veterinario asociado tenga la capacitación y experiencia necesarias, según lo determine el veterinario supervisor, para cumplir con los estándares generalmente aceptados de atención veterinaria.

(3) Si a un asociado profesional veterinario se le delegan deberes que superan la capacitación y experiencia del profesional veterinario asociado, el veterinario con licencia:

(a) Infringe la sección 12-315-112(1)(ee);

(b) Puede ser responsable de los daños resultantes de cualquier negligencia del asociado profesional veterinario en la prestación de cuidados a un animal; y

(c) Puede estar sujeto a disciplina profesional de acuerdo con la sección

12-315-112

(4) Si un asociado profesional veterinario realiza deberes que superan la capacitación y experiencia del asociado profesional veterinario o no cumple con el requisito de realizar todos los deberes y acciones de conformidad con la sección 12-315-105 (1)(r) bajo la supervisión de un veterinario supervisor con licencia como se especifica en la subsección (1) de esta sección, el asociado profesional veterinario puede estar sujeto a:

(a) Una orden de cesar y desistir de conformidad con la sección 12-20-405; (b) Daños resultantes de cualquier negligencia del asociado profesional veterinario en la prestación de cuidados a un animal; y (c) Medidas disciplinarias de conformidad con las Secciones 12-20-404 por una violación de la sección 12-315-207(1)(n).

SECCIÓN 14. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 12-315-210 de la siguiente manera: 12-315-210. Práctica no autorizada - sanciones. Una persona que ejerce, ofrece o intenta ejercer como técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario sin un registro activo emitido según esta Parte 2 está sujeto a sanciones de conformidad con la Sección 12-20-407 (1)(a).

SECCIÓN 15. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-20-404, enmendar (1)(d) (II)(M) de la siguiente manera: 20-12-404. Medidas disciplinarias - facultades reguladoras - disposición de multas - maltrato a un adulto en situación de riesgo - excepcionesdefiniciones.

(1) Autoridad disciplinaria general. Si un regulador determina que un solicitante, licenciatario, titular de certificado o registrante ha cometido un acto o se ha involucrado en una conducta que constituye motivos para la disciplina o conducta no profesional según una parte o artículo de este título 12 que rige la profesión u ocupación en particular, el regulador puede: (d)(II) Un regulador no está autorizado bajo esta subsección (1)(d) para negarse a renovar la licencia, certificación o registro de un licenciatario, titular de certificado o registrante regulado conforme a lo siguiente:

(M) El artículo 315 del presente título 12, relativo a los veterinarios, técnicos veterinarios, y asociado profesional veterinario

SECCIÓN 16. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-20-407, enmendar (1)(a) (V)(W) de la siguiente manera: 12-20-407. Ejercicio no autorizado de una profesión u ocupación - sancionesexclusiones.

(1) (a) Una persona comete un delito menor de clase 2 y será castigada según lo dispuesto en la sección 18-1.3-501 si la persona: (V) Ejerce u ofrece o intenta ejercer cualquiera de las siguientes profesiones u ocupaciones sin una licencia, certificación o registro activo que se emita conforme a la parte o artículo de este título 12 que rige la profesión u ocupación en particular: (W) Medicina veterinaria o como técnico veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario, según lo regulado conforme al artículo 315 de este título 12; o SECCIÓN 17. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 12-20-408, enmendar (1)(f) de la siguiente manera: 20-12-408. Revisión judicial. (1) Salvo lo especificado en la subsección (2) de esta sección, el tribunal de apelaciones tiene jurisdicción inicial para revisar todas las acciones y órdenes finales de un regulador que estén sujetas a revisión judicial y llevará a cabo los procedimientos de revisión judicial de acuerdo con la sección 24-4-106 (11); excepto que, con respecto solo a las órdenes de cesar y desistir, un tribunal de distrito de jurisdicción competente tiene jurisdicción inicial para revisar una acción u orden final de un regulador que está sujeta a revisión judicial y llevará a cabo los procedimientos de revisión judicial de acuerdo con la sección 24-4-106 (3) para lo siguiente: (f) Artículo 315 de este título 12 acerca de veterinarios, y técnicos veterinarios y asociados profesionales veterinarios SECCIÓN 18. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 24-72-204, enmendar (3)(a) (XIV) de la siguiente manera: 24-72-204. Admisión o denegación de inspección - motivos - procedimientorecurso - definiciones - derogación. (3) (a) El custodio denegará el derecho de inspección de los siguientes registros, a menos que la ley disponga lo contrario; excepto que el custodio pondrá a disposición de la persona interesada cualquiera de los siguientes registros, que no sean cartas de referencia relacionadas con el empleo, la licencia o la emisión de permisos, de acuerdo con esta subsección (3): (XIV) Datos, información y registros médicos veterinarios sobre animales individuales que son propiedad de individuos privados o entidades comerciales, pero que están bajo la custodia de un consultorio médico veterinario u hospital, incluido el hospital de enseñanza veterinaria de la universidad estatal de Colorado, que brinda atención y tratamiento médico veterinario a los animales. Existe un privilegio veterinariopaciente-cliente con respecto a dichos datos, información y registros solo cuando una persona interesada y un veterinario o asociado profesional veterinario celebra

un acuerdo mutuo para proporcionar tratamiento médico a un animal individual y dicha persona interesada mantiene una participación en la propiedad de dicho animal sometido a tratamiento. A los efectos de esta subsección (3)(a)(XIV), “persona interesada” significa el propietario de un animal sometido a tratamiento médico veterinario o el representante designado por dicho propietario. Ninguna parte de lo dispuesto en esta subsección (3)(a)(XIV) impedirá que la comisión agrícola estatal, el comisionado agrícola estatal o la junta estatal de medicina veterinaria ejerzan sus facultades y deberes de investigación y cumplimiento otorgados de conformidad con la sección 35-1-106 (1)(h), el artículo 50 del título 35 y la sección 12-315-106 (5)(e), respectivamente. El privilegio veterinario-paciente-cliente descrito en esta subsección (3)(a)(XIV), de conformidad con la sección 12-315-120 (5), no puede hacerse valer con el propósito de excluir o rechazar pruebas o testimonios en un enjuiciamiento por un acto de crueldad hacia un animal bajo la sección 18-9-202 o por un acto de peleas de animales bajo la sección 18-9-204.

SECCIÓN 19. Fecha de entrada en vigor. Esta ley entra en vigor el 1 de enero de 2026.

Propuesta 130

Financiamiento para las fuerzas del orden

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal profesional de las oficinas del secretario de estado, el procurador general y el personal jurídico de la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado a continuación fue redactado por los proponentes de la iniciativa. La medida iniciada está incluida en la boleta como un cambio propuesto a la ley actual porque los proponentes reunieron la cantidad requerida de firmas para la petición.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber un cambio en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado con respecto al financiamiento estatal para la capacitación y el apoyo de los oficiales de policía y, en relación con ello, ordenar a la legislatura que asigne 350 millones de dólares al fondo de capacitación y apoyo de oficiales de policía para que las agencias del orden público municipales y del condado contraten y retengan a los oficiales de policía, permitir que el fondo se utilice para salarios, bonos, educación y capacitación inicial y continua, y un beneficio por fallecimiento para un oficial de policía, del orden público, bomberos y socorristas fallecidos en cumplimiento del deber; y requiriendo que el financiamiento complemente las asignaciones existentes?

Texto de la medida:

Promúlguese por el pueblo del estado de Colorado:

SECCIÓN 1. Declaración de propósito. El pueblo del Estado de Colorado encuentra y declara:

(1) Esta medida se promulga en respuesta a un aumento significativo de la delincuencia, y especialmente de los delitos violentos, en el estado de Colorado.

(2) El pueblo de Colorado encuentra, determina y declara que las leyes penales del estado de Colorado deben aplicarse de manera más rigurosa y completa.

(3) Además, el pueblo encuentra, determina y declara que Colorado será un lugar más seguro si Colorado recluta, entrena, retiene y recompensa a los mejores y más brillantes funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley en Colorado para prevenir y hacer cumplir penas por los delitos contra los residentes del estado de Colorado.

(4) El pueblo además encuentra, determina y declara que es el objetivo del pueblo del estado de Colorado que nuestro estado sea el mejor estado de la unión para que un oficial de policía trabaje, viva y establezca una familia y que, en apoyo de esa causa, el estado proporcionará más recursos, más mano de obra, más capacitación y más apoyo a las fuerzas del orden, incluidas las familias de los fallecidos en cumplimiento del deber.

(5) Además, el pueblo encuentra, determina y declara que la legislatura no ha financiado adecuadamente la aplicación de la ley en este estado, y las disposiciones de esta ley deben interpretarse de una manera que promueva un sistema de aplicación de la ley mejor, más fuerte y más completo en el estado.

SECCIÓN 2. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 24-33.5-535 de la siguiente manera: 24-33.5-535. Fondo de Capacitación y Apoyo para Oficiales de Policía.

(1) Se crea en el departamento de seguridad pública un Fondo de Capacitación y Apoyo para Oficiales de Policía, denominado en esta sección como el “Fondo”, para ayudar a reclutar, capacitar y apoyar a los oficiales de policía y sus familias.

(2) El dinero solo se puede usar para funciones de oficial de policía de buena fe y no para programas destinados a otras funciones de servicios humanos. (3) El dinero debe complementar y no puede suplantar otras asignaciones estatales o locales a las agencias y solo estará disponible para aumentar otros fondos totales.

SECCIÓN 3. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 24-33.5-503, agregar (1)(ee) de la siguiente manera:

24-33.5-503. Beneficio por fallecimiento. (1)(ee) El cónyuge sobreviviente, los hijos o la sucesión de cualquier oficial de policía muerto en el cumplimiento del deber recibirán un millón de dólares en beneficios por fallecimiento del Fondo de Capacitación y Apoyo para Oficiales de Policía creado en C.R.S. 24-33.5-535. Este pago es adicional a cualquier otro pago, incluida la compensación laboral, los beneficios para sobrevivientes en un sistema de pensiones u otros beneficios estipulados por la ley.

SECCIÓN 4. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 24-33.5-536 de la siguiente manera: 24-33.5-536. Asignación.

La Asamblea General consignará 350 millones de dólares al fondo de capacitación y apoyo de oficiales de policía con el fin de:

(1) Otorgar fondos a las agencias del orden público en los municipios y condados financiando as sus operaciones para:

(a) Aumentar el salario anual de la policía, el alguacil y otros funcionarios del orden público;

(b) Proporcionar bonificaciones únicas por contratación, retención o mérito para atraer, mantener o recompensar a funcionarios excepcionales del orden público;

(c) Contratar a más policías o agentes del orden público para abordar áreas geográficas específicas o tipos específicos de actividad delictiva, incluida la actividad de pandillas, cárteles de drogas, tráfico de personas, unidades de vehículos robados e interdicción de drogas en las fronteras del estado y a lo largo de las carreteras interestatales del estado;

(d) Educación inicial y continua para funcionarios del orden público, incluida la capacitación en el uso de la fuerza, la restricción y la fuerza no letal, la capacitación o mejora de la aptitud física, el avance de la educación postsecundaria en justicia penal u otras áreas de estudio relacionadas, y otros programas y disciplinas que contribuyan a una capacitación integral y reentrenamiento de los funcionarios del orden público en el estado de Colorado; y (e) Dinero del fondo general que pueda ser necesario para pagar al cónyuge sobreviviente o a los hijos o a la sucesión de funcionarios de policía, bomberos u otros socorristas fallecidos en cumplimiento del deber.

SECCIÓN 5. Fecha de entrada en vigor.

Esta ley entra en vigor en la fecha de la proclamación del Gobernador anunciando la aprobación, por parte de los electores registrados del estado, de la iniciativa propuesta.

Propuesta 131

Establecer elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos y votación clasificatoria en elecciones generales

El título de la boleta a continuación es un resumen redactado por el personal profesional de las oficinas del secretario de estado, el procurador general y el personal jurídico para la asamblea general solo para los fines de la boleta. El título de la boleta no aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado. El texto de la medida que aparecerá en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado a continuación fue redactado por los proponentes de la iniciativa. La medida iniciada está incluida en la boleta electoral como un cambio propuesto a la ley actual porque los proponentes reunieron la cantidad requerida de firmas para la petición.

Título de la boleta:

¿Debe haber un cambio en los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado que creando nuevos procesos electorales para ciertos cargos federales y estatales y, en relación con ellos, crear una nueva elección primaria de todos los candidatos para el Senado de los EE. UU., la Cámara de Representantes de los EE. UU., el gobernador, el procurador general, el secretario de estado, el tesorero, la junta de regentes de CU, la junta estatal de educación y la legislatura del estado de Colorado; permitiendo que los votantes voten por cualquier candidato por cargo, independientemente de la afiliación partidista del votante o candidato; estableciendo que los cuatro candidatos a cada cargo que reciban el mayor número de votos avancen a la elección general; y en las elecciones generales, permitiendo que los votantes clasifiquen a los candidatos para cada cargo en su boleta, adoptar un proceso para cómo se cuentan los votos clasificados y determinar que el ganador será el candidato con el mayor número de votos en el conteo final?

Texto de la medida:

Promúlguese por el pueblo del estado de Colorado:

SECCIÓN 1. Declaración del Pueblo de Colorado

(1) En interés del pueblo del estado de Colorado se debe modernizar nuestro sistema electoral para que todos los votantes y candidatos tengan el mismo acceso en ciertas elecciones estatales y federales y los votantes tengan más opciones para elegir candidatos que reflejen mejor la voluntad de la mayoría de los votantes. En cumplimiento de este objetivo, el pueblo del estado de Colorado establece que todos los votantes tienen derecho a:

(a) Participar en una elección primaria de todos los candidatos con todos los

candidatos para esos cargos estatales y federales, y los cuatro candidatos finales avanzarán a las elecciones generales;

(b) Votar por el candidato que prefiera, independientemente de su afiliación política o no afiliación; y

(c) Participar en las elecciones generales donde los candidatos sean elegidos por mayoría de votos.

(2) Este acceso igualitario brinda a los votantes más opciones, genera candidatos más competitivos para cargos electivos, promueve una participación más significativa de los votantes y hace que los funcionarios electos sean más responsables.

SECCIÓN 2. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-1-104, enmendar (19.7), (23.4), (34.4) y (49.7); y agregar (1.05), (7.3), (19.1), (34.3), (43.5), (45.7) y (46.4), de la siguiente manera: 1-1-104. Definiciones. Tal como se usa en este código, a menos que el contexto requiera lo contrario:

(1.05) “Candidato activo” significa cualquier candidato o lista de candidatos que no haya sido eliminado o elegido.

(7.3) “Oficina cubierta” significa el cargo de senador de los Estados Unidos, representante ante la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, funcionario estatal y senador estatal o representante estatal que sirve en la asamblea general.

(19.1) “Candidato activo con la calificación más alta” significa el candidato activo asignado a una clasificación más alta que cualquier otro candidato activo.

(19.7) “Votación de segunda ronda instantánea” significa un método de votación clasificado utilizado para seleccionar un solo ganador en una elección, según lo establecido en la sección las secciones 1-4-207 y 1-7-1003(3).

(23.4) “Voto excesivo” significa la selección por un elector de más nombres que las personas a elegir para un cargo. la selección de más de un nombre en una primaria entre todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto, la asignación de más de un nombre a una clasificación en una elección utilizando un método de votación clasificado, o la designación de más de una respuesta a una pregunta o cuestión de la boleta. “Voto excesivo” no incluye la clasificación de varios candidatos en una elección utilizando un método de votación por clasificación una votación de segunda ronda instantánea de conformidad con la parte 10 del artículo 7 del presente título 1. (34.3) “Clasificación” significa el número disponible para ser asignado por un votante a un candidato para expresar la preferencia del votante por ese candidato; el número “1” es el de mayor clasificación, seguido por el “2” y luego el “3”, y así sucesivamente. (34.4) “Método de votación por clasificación” significa un método de emisión y tabulación boletas votos que permite a los electores clasificar a los candidatos para un cargo por orden de preferencia y utiliza estas preferencias para determinar el ganador de la elección. El “método de votación por clasificación” incluye la votación de segunda ronda instantánea y la votación por opción o votación proporcional como se describe en la sección las secciones 1-4-207 y 1-7-1003

(43.5) “Ronda” significa una instancia del conteo de votación clasificado como se describe en las secciones 1-4-207 y 1-7-1003.

(45.7) “Votación de opción única” significa un método de emisión y tabulación de votos que permite a los electores indicar una elección por un solo candidato para un cargo y utiliza estas opciones para determinar el ganador de la elección.

(46.4) “Funcionario estatal” significa el gobernador y el vicegobernador, el secretario de estado, el tesorero estatal, el procurador general, los miembros de la junta estatal de educación y los regentes de la universidad de Colorado.

(49.7) “Voto insuficiente” significa el hecho de que un elector no vote sobre una pregunta o cuestión de la boleta, que un elector no vote por o no clasifique a uno de los candidatos para un cargo, o la designación por parte de un elector de menos votos que cargos a cubrir; excepto que no es un voto insuficiente si hay menos candidatos que cargos a cubrir y el elector designa tantos votos como candidatos. SECCIÓN 3. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-101, enmendar (1), (2), (3) y (4), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-101. Elecciones primarias - cuándo - nominaciones - gastos. (1) Salvo lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-104.5, una elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto se celebrará el último martes del mes de junio de los años pares para nominar a los candidatos de los partidos políticos que serán votados en las siguientes elecciones generales. A excepción de lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-1304(1.5), solo un partido político principal, según se define en la sección 1-1104(22), tiene derecho a nominar candidatos en una elección primaria. 2) (a) Cada uno de los partidos políticos que tengan derecho a participar en las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto debe tener una boleta de partido separada para uso de los electores afiliados a ese partido

político. Un elector no está obligado a votar en las primarias del mismo partido en las que votó el elector como parte de una elección primaria presidencial que ocurre en ese mismo año, si dicha elección se lleva a cabo.

(b) El secretario y registrador del condado enviará a todos los electores activos en el condado que no hayan declarado una afiliación una correspondencia que contenga las boletas de la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto de todos los principales partidos políticos. En esta correspondencia, el secretario también proporcionará instrucciones escritas informando al elector de la manera en que el elector cumplirá con los requisitos de este código al seleccionar y emitir el voto de un partido político principal. Un elector puede emitir el voto de un solo partido político principal. Después de seleccionar y emitir una boleta de un solo partido político principal, el elector devolverá la boleta al secretario. Si un elector emite y devuelve al secretario la boleta de más de un partido político principal, todas las boletas de ese tipo devueltas serán rechazadas y no serán contadas. (3) Todas las nominaciones de los principales partidos políticos para candidatos a senador de los Estados Unidos, representante en el congreso, todos los funcionarios electivos del estado, distrito y condado, y miembros de la asamblea general se harán por elecciones primarias; excepto que, para las elecciones generales que ocurran después del 1 de enero de 2001, las nominaciones de los principales partidos políticos para candidatos a vicegobernador no se harán por elecciones primarias y se hará de conformidad con la sección 1-4-502 (3). Ni el secretario de estado ni ningún secretario y registrador del condado colocarán en la boleta oficial de la elección general el nombre de ninguna persona como candidato de ningún partido político principal que no haya sido nominado de acuerdo con las disposiciones de este artículo, o que no haya estado afiliado al partido político principal durante el periodo de tiempo requerido por la sección 1-4-601, o que no cumple con los requisitos de residencia para el cargo, si los hubiera. La información que se encuentra en el registro de votantes del condado de residencia actual o anterior de la persona que busca ser incluida en la boleta es admisible como evidencia prima facie de cumplimiento con este artículo.

(4) Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en este código, todas las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto se llevarán a cabo de la misma manera que las elecciones generales en la medida en que las disposiciones de las elecciones generales sean aplicables, y los funcionarios electorales para las elecciones primarias tienen las mismas facultades y desempeñarán las mismas funciones que las previstas por la ley para las elecciones generales.

SECCIÓN 4. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 1-4-101.5, de la siguiente manera: 1-4-101.5 Elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos para cargos cubiertos - cuándo - nominaciones - gastos. (1) El último martes de junio de los años pares se llevará a cabo una elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto para nominar a los candidatos que se votarán en la elección general siguiente.

(2) La elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto se llevará a cabo en la que todos los candidatos que califiquen para la boleta, independientemente de su afiliación o no afiliación a un partido político, aparecerán en la misma boleta y cada elector, independientemente de su afiliación o no afiliación a un partido político, es elegible para votar por cualquier candidato por cada cargo cubierto específico de los distritos de registro del elector. Los cuatro candidatos que reciben el mayor número de votos para cada cargo cubierto avanzan a la elección general.

(a) La elección primaria de todos los candidatos no sirve para determinar el candidato de un partido político o grupo político, sino que sirve para reducir el número de candidatos cuyo nombre aparecerá en la boleta en la elección general.

(b) Ninguna parte de esta sección impedirá que los partidos políticos, organizaciones u otros grupos respalden a un candidato o candidatos de su elección para los cargos cubiertos, ni impedirá que un candidato acepte o rechace cualquier número de dichos respaldos.

(c) (I) Los candidatos que califiquen para la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos se colocarán en la boleta en un orden establecido por sorteo.

(II) En el caso de un candidato que esté afiliado a un partido político, su afiliación a un partido político aparecerá junto a su nombre. Ningún candidato tendrá una afiliación a un partido político junto a su nombre a menos que el candidato estuviera afiliado al partido político, como se muestra en el sistema estatal de registro de votantes, a más tardar el primer día hábil de enero inmediatamente anterior a la elección.

(III) Para un candidato que no esté afiliado a un partido político, la palabra “no afiliado” aparecerá junto a su nombre.

(d) Los candidatos que avancen de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos a la elección general para estos cargos cubiertos se

determinarán de la siguiente manera:

(I) En la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para estos cargos cubiertos, solo los cuatro candidatos que reciban el mayor número de votos avanzarán a la elección general para estos cargos cubiertos.

(II) Si hay cuatro o menos candidatos para uno de los cargos cubiertos, la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para ese cargo cubierto se llevará a cabo igualmente y los resultados se harán públicos, y todos los candidatos deben ser declarados candidatos para la elección general.

(III) En el caso de que no se pueda determinar cuáles cuatro candidatos recibieron el mayor número de votos debido a un empate en la posición final que avanza, el candidato o candidatos empatados que pasarán a la elección general se determinarán por sorteo.

(IV) Si, antes de que se impriman las boletas para la elección general y de conformidad con la sección 1-5-412, cualquier candidato que avance de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos se retira, fallece o se considera descalificado, el candidato que recibe el siguiente número más alto de votos en la elección primaria de todos los candidatos, pero que originalmente no avanzó a la elección general, asume el lugar del candidato retirado, fallecido o descalificado en la boleta de la elección general.

(e) El secretario de estado promulgará reglas, incluidas las reglas para retirar candidatos y candidatos añadidos por escrito, para las elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos para cargos cubiertos y el proceso por el cual los candidatos avanzan a la boleta de la elección general de acuerdo con esta sección. Ninguna parte de esta subsección limitará la autoridad de la asamblea general para aprobar leyes relacionadas con el sufragio y las elecciones según lo dispuesto en el artículo VII de la constitución estatal.

(3) Las nominaciones para candidatos a vicegobernador se harán de conformidad con la sección 1-4-502(3).

(4) El secretario y registrador del condado enviará a todos los electores activos en el condado una correspondencia que contenga la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para los cargos cubiertos. En esta correspondencia, el secretario también proporcionará instrucciones escritas informando al elector de la manera en que el elector cumplirá con los requisitos de este código al seleccionar y emitir el voto. Después de seleccionar y emitir una boleta, el elector devolverá la boleta al secretario. El secretario de estado puede, por reglamento, adoptar requisitos adicionales sobre la boleta electoral necesarios para evitar la confusión de los votantes al votar en las elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos.

(5) Ni el secretario de estado ni ningún secretario y registrador del condado colocarán en la boleta oficial de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos el nombre de ninguna persona como candidato que no cumpla con los requisitos de residencia para el cargo, si los hubiera. La información que se encuentra en el registro de votantes del condado de residencia actual o anterior de la persona que procura ser incluida en la boleta es admisible como evidencia prima facie de cumplimiento con este artículo.

(6) Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en este código, los funcionarios electorales para las elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos tienen las mismas facultades y desempeñarán las mismas funciones que las previstas por la ley para las elecciones generales.

(7) Todos los gastos incurridos en la preparación o realización de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos se pagarán de conformidad con la sección 1-4-101(5).

SECCIÓN 5. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 1-4-103, de la siguiente manera: 1-4-103. Orden de nombres en la boleta de las primarias. (1) Los candidatos designados y certificados por la asamblea para un cargo particular que no sea un cargo cubierto se colocarán en la boleta de la elección primaria en el orden de la votación recibida en la asamblea. El candidato que reciba la votación más alta se colocará en primer lugar en el orden en la boleta, seguido por el candidato que reciba la siguiente votación más alta. Para calificar para ser colocado en la boleta de la elección primaria, un candidato debe recibir el treinta por ciento o más de los votos de la asamblea. Los nombres de dos o más candidatos que reciban un número igual de votos para su designación por la asamblea se colocarán en la boleta primaria en el orden determinado por sorteo de acuerdo con la sección 1-4-601(2). Los candidatos por petición de un cargo en particular que no sea un cargo cubierto seguirán a los candidatos de la Asamblea y se colocarán en la boleta de la elección primaria en un orden establecido por sorteo.

(2) Los candidatos para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto se colocarán en la boleta en un orden determinado por sorteo.

SECCIÓN 6. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 1-4-104, de la

siguiente manera: 1-4-104. Candidatos del partido. Los candidatos votados para cargos en las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto quienes reciban la mayoría de los votos emitidos serán los respectivos candidatos de los partidos para los cargos respectivos. Si se debiera cubrir más de un cargo de la misma naturaleza, el número de candidatos igual al número de cargos a cubrir que reciban el mayor número de votos será el de los candidatos del partido político para los cargos. Los nombres de los nominados se imprimirán en la boleta oficial preparada para la elección general correspondiente.

SECCIÓN 7. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-104.5, enmendar (1), (2) y (3), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-104.5. Elecciones primarias canceladas - cuándo. (1) Si al cierre de las operaciones del sexagésimo día antes de las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto, no hay más de un candidato para cualquier partido político que haya sido nominado de acuerdo con este artículo o que haya presentado una declaración jurada de intención de candidato por escrito de conformidad con la sección 1-4-1101 para cualquier cargo en la boleta de la elección primaria, el funcionario electoral designado puede cancelar la elección primaria y declarar a cada candidato el candidato del partido para ese cargo en la elección general. A los efectos de otras leyes aplicables, dicho nominado se considerará candidato y ganador de las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto. El nombre de cada candidato se imprimirá en la boleta oficial preparada para la elección general correspondiente.

(2) Si un partido político principal tiene más de un candidato nominado para cualquier cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto en la boleta de la elección primaria, la elección primaria se llevará a cabo según lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-101.

(3) Si al cierre de las operaciones del sexagésimo día antes de las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto, no hay más de un candidato por cada partido político principal que haya sido nominado de acuerdo con este artículo para cualquier cargo en la boleta de la elección primaria y un partido político menor tiene más de un candidato nominado para dicho cargo, la elección primaria se llevará a cabo según lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-101 solo para la nominación del candidato del partido político menor.

SECCIÓN 8. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 1-4-207, de la siguiente manera: 1-4-207. Elecciones generales de los cuatro finales. (1) Cada elector puede votar en la elección general para cada cargo cubierto por los candidatos que avanzan de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos. Cada elección general para un cargo cubierto se llevará a cabo mediante votación de segunda ronda instantánea.

(2) La boleta de la elección general para los cargos cubiertos tendrá el siguiente formato:

(a) Los nombres de los candidatos que avanzan de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos según lo determinado en la sección 1-4-101.5 junto con su afiliación a un partido político, si la hubiera, se colocarán en la boleta de la elección general en un orden determinado por sorteo.

(I) Para un candidato que esté afiliado a un partido político, su afiliación a un partido político aparecerá junto a su nombre. Ningún candidato tendrá una afiliación a un partido político junto a su nombre a menos que el candidato estuviera afiliado al partido político, como se muestra en el sistema estatal de registro de votantes, a más tardar el primer día hábil de enero inmediatamente anterior a la elección.

(II) Para un candidato que no esté afiliado a un partido político, la palabra “no afiliado” aparecerá junto a su nombre.

(b) Las boletas de las elecciones generales se diseñarán de manera que el votante pueda clasificar a los candidatos en orden de preferencia.

(3) Un votante puede decidir clasificar a tantos o tan pocos candidatos para los cargos cubiertos en la boleta de la elección general como lo desee, incluso clasificar a un solo candidato por cargo cubierto.

(4) Cada boleta contará como un voto para el candidato activo de mayor clasificación en esa boleta. Se elige al candidato con el mayor número de votos al final del conteo de votación clasificado. El conteo de votos por orden de preferencia se realizará en rondas de la siguiente manera:

(a) Si hay más de dos candidatos activos, el candidato activo clasificado más alto en la menor cantidad del boletas es eliminado. Las boletas que clasifican al candidato eliminado se cuentan para su candidato activo siguiente clasificado y comienza una nueva ronda.

(b) Si hay dos o menos candidatos activos, el conteo de votos por orden de preferencia concluye y el candidato con el mayor número de votos es elegido.

(5) Las boletas para cada elección general para un cargo cubierto realizadas por votación de segunda ronda instantánea se tratarán de la

siguiente manera:

(a) (I) Un voto insuficiente no cuenta como una boleta activa o inactiva en ninguna ronda de un conteo de votación clasificado de esa contienda

(II) Una boleta inactiva es una boleta que deja de contar para cualquier candidato durante el resto del conteo de votación clasificado de la contienda porque:

(A) Todos los candidatos clasificados en la boleta han pasado a estar inactivos; o

(B) La boleta incluye un voto excesivo y cualquier candidato clasificado por encima del voto excesivo ha quedado inactivo.

(6) Durante un conteo de votación por orden de preferencia, una boleta permanecerá activa y continuará contando para su candidato activo mejor clasificado, a pesar de cualquier clasificación omitida o repetida en la boleta. Una clasificación omitida ocurre cuando un votante deja una clasificación sin asignar, pero clasifica a un candidato en una clasificación posterior. Una clasificación repetida ocurre cuando un votante clasifica al mismo candidato en varias clasificaciones.

(7) Si dos o más candidatos están empatados con el menor número de votos, y el conteo de votos por orden de preferencia no puede continuar hasta que un candidato sea eliminado, entonces el candidato a ser eliminado se determinará por sorteo. Los funcionarios electorales pueden resolver los posibles empates entre los candidatos antes del conteo de votos por orden de preferencia. El resultado de cualquier resolución de empate debe registrarse y reutilizarse en caso de un recuento. Si hay dos candidatos empatados con el mayor número de votos y el conteo de votos por orden de preferencia ha concluido, el candidato a ser elegido se determinará en la forma prevista por la ley o por sorteo, según corresponda.

SECCIÓN 9. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-502, enmendar (1), (3) (a) y (3) (c); y agregar (1.5), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-502. Métodos de nominación para candidatos partidistas. (1) Salvo que se disponga lo contrario en los párrafos (b) y (c) de la subsección (3) de esta sección, los nombramientos las nominaciones para senador de los Estados Unidos, representante en el congreso, gobernador, vicegobernador, secretario de estado, tesorero del estado, procurador general, miembro de la junta estatal de educación, regente de la universidad de Colorado, miembro de la asamblea general, fiscal de distrito y todos los funcionarios del condado que se elegirán en la elección general pueden hacerse por elección primaria según la sección 1-4-101 o por asamblea o convención según la sección 1-4-702 por los principales partidos políticos, por petición de nominación según lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-802, o por un partido político menor según lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-1304. (1.5) Un candidato en la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto bajo la sección 1-4-101.5 puede ser presentado por asamblea o convención según la sección 1-4-702.5 por los partidos políticos principales, por petición de nominación según lo dispuesto en las secciones 1-4-801 y 1-4-802, o por un partido político menor según lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-1304.

(3) Para las elecciones generales: a) El nombramiento Las nominaciones de un partido político principal para candidatos para el cargo de vicegobernador serán efectuadas por el candidato del partido los candidatos a gobernador avanzando a la elección general de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos de conformidad con la sección 1-4-101.5. A más tardar siete días después de que se certifiquen los resultados oficiales de las elecciones estatales para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos de conformidad con la sección 1-10-105 (1), el candidato del partido los candidatos a gobernador, seleccionarán cada uno un candidato para vicegobernador y presentarán una nominación escrita del candidato ante el Secretario de Estado. Otras nominaciones para el cargo de vicegobernador pueden hacerse mediante una petición de nominación de un candidato no afiliado según lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-802 o por un partido político menor según lo dispuesto en la sección 1-4-1304 (2).

(c) Cualquier persona nominada como candidato a vicegobernador de un partido político principal de conformidad con la subsección (3)(a) de esta sección deberá presentar una aceptación por escrito ante el secretario de estado por correo o entrega en mano. La aceptación por escrito debe tener matasellos o ser recibida por el secretario de estado dentro de los treinta días posteriores a la nominación. Si no se presenta una aceptación dentro del plazo requerido, se considerará que el candidato ha rechazado la nominación, y la nominación debe tratarse como una vacante que debe llenarse según lo dispuesto en la parte 10 de este artículo 4.

SECCIÓN 10. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-601, enmendar (1) (a) y (4) (a), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-601. Designación de candidatos para la elección primaria y la elección primaria de todos los candidatos - definición. (1) (a) Las asambleas de los principales partidos políticos pueden hacer designaciones de candidatos para su

nominación en la boleta de las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto y para la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto. Salvo lo dispuesto en la subsección (1)(b) de esta sección, se celebrará una asamblea a más tardar setenta y tres días antes de la elección primaria. (4) (a) Ninguna persona es elegible para ser designada por la asamblea como candidato a la nominación en ninguna una elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto y para la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto a menos que la persona estuviera afiliada al partido político que celebra la asamblea, como se muestra en el sistema estatal de registro de votantes, a más tardar el primer día hábil de enero inmediatamente anterior a la elección primaria, a menos que las reglas del partido dispongan lo contrario.

SECCIÓN 11. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 1-4-603, de la siguiente manera: 1-4-603. Designación de candidatos de los principales partidos políticos por petición. (1) Los candidatos a las nominaciones de los principales partidos políticos para los cargos especificados en la sección 1-4-502(1) que se harán por elección primaria pueden ser colocados en la boleta de la elección primaria por petición, según lo dispuesto en la parte 8 de este artículo. (2) Los candidatos para los cargos cubiertos especificados en la sección 1-4502(1.5) pueden ser colocados en la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos mediante petición, según lo dispuesto en la parte 8 de este artículo.

SECCIÓN 12. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-604, enmendar (1) (a), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-604. Presentación de peticiones. (1) (a) Toda petición o certificado de designación por asamblea en el caso de un candidato para la nominación para cualquier cargo nacional o estatal especificado en la sección 1-4-502 (1) y (1.5), o para miembro de la asamblea general, fiscal de distrito u oficina de distrito mayor que un cargo del condado, junto con las aceptaciones escritas firmadas por las personas designadas o nominadas por dicha asamblea descritas en la sección 1-4-601(3), será presentada por el presidente o secretario de dicha asamblea y recibida en la secretaría de estado.

SECCIÓN 13. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, enmendar 1-4-605, de la siguiente manera: 1-4-605. Orden de los nombres en la boleta de las primarias. Los candidatos designados y certificados por asamblea para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto un cargo en particular se colocarán en la boleta de la elección primaria en el orden de la votación recibida en la Asamblea. El candidato que reciba la votación más alta será colocado en primer lugar en la boleta, seguido por otro candidato que reciba la siguiente votación más alta, y así sucesivamente hasta que todos los candidatos designados hayan sido incluidos en la boleta. Los nombres de dos o más candidatos que reciban un número igual de votos para ser designados por la asamblea se colocarán en la boleta primaria en el orden determinado por sorteo de acuerdo con la sección 1-4-601(2). Los candidatos por petición a un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto un cargo en particular seguirán a los candidatos de la Asamblea y se colocarán en la boleta de la elección primaria en un orden establecido por sorteo.

SECCIÓN 14. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-702, enmendar (1) y (3), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-702. Nominaciones de candidatos para la elección general por convención. (1) Sin perjuicio de cualquier otra disposición de la ley, un partido político puede optar por cambiar de la nominación de candidatos por elección primaria a la nominación de candidatos por asamblea o convención para todos los cargos, incluidos, entre otros, senador de los estados unidos, representante en el congreso, todos los funcionarios electivos de del estado, distrito y condado, y miembros de la asamblea general si al menos tres cuartas partes del total de los miembros del comité central estatal del partido votan a favor de utilizar el proceso de nominación de la asamblea o la convención; excepto que las nominaciones de los principales partidos políticos para candidatos a vicegobernador serán efectuadas por el candidato del partido para gobernador de conformidad con la sección 1-4-502 (3). Dicha votación del comité central del partido tendrá lugar a más tardar el 1 de octubre del año anterior a aquel en que se vaya a utilizar el proceso de nominación de una asamblea o convención. (3) Cualquiera que sea el método de selección de candidatos elegido por un partido político principal entre las elecciones primarias, la asamblea o la convención, todos los candidatos de ese partido en cualquier nivel de cargo en ese año electoral deben ser seleccionados por dicho método, excepto que los requisitos de esta disposición no se aplicarán a una primaria para presidente de los estados unidos si se lleva a cabo dicha elección o a la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto de conformidad con la sección 1-4-101.5.

SECCIÓN 15. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 1-4-702.5, de la

siguiente manera:

1-4-702.5. Nominaciones de candidatos para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para cargos cubiertos por convención. (1) Los partidos políticos pueden optar por nominar candidatos por asamblea o convención para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para los cargos cubiertos. (2) Un partido político que nomine candidatos por asamblea o convención del partido deberá nominar a los candidatos del partido y hacer públicas dichas nominaciones a más tardar setenta y cinco días antes de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos.

SECCIÓN 16. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-801, enmendar (1), (2) (a.5) y (2) (b), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-801. Designación de candidatos del partido por petición. (1) Los candidatos a la nominación de partidos políticos para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto que se hará por elección primaria y los candidatos para las primarias de todos los candidatos para el cargo cubierto pueden ser colocados en la boleta de la elección primaria por petición. Cada petición para nominar candidatos para una elección primaria o para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos indicará el nombre del cargo para el cual la persona es candidata y el nombre y dirección del candidato, y designará en no más de tres palabras el nombre del partido político que representa el candidato. Ninguna petición deberá contener el nombre de más de una persona para el mismo cargo. (2) Los requisitos de firma para la petición son los siguientes: (a.5) Toda petición en el caso de un candidato a miembro de la cámara de representantes de los Estados Unidos, miembro de la junta estatal de educación para un distrito del congreso o miembro de la junta de regentes de la universidad de Colorado para un distrito del congreso debe ser firmada por electores elegibles residentes dentro del distrito para el cual se elegirá al funcionario. La petición requiere lo que sea menor entre mil quinientos firmantes o firmantes iguales en número al diez por ciento de los votos emitidos en el distrito en la elección primaria impugnada o no impugnada para el candidato del partido político al cargo para el cual se está circulando la petición o, si no hubo elección primaria, en la última elección general anterior en la cual hubo un candidato para el cargo.

(b) Toda petición en el caso de un candidato a miembro de la asamblea general o cualquier cargo de distrito mayor que un cargo de condado debe ser firmada por electores elegibles que residan dentro del distrito para el cual el funcionario será elegido. La petición requiere lo que sea menor entre mil firmantes o firmantes equivalentes al treinta por ciento de los votos emitidos en el distrito en la elección primaria impugnada o no impugnada para el candidato del partido político al cargo para el cual se está circulando la petición o, si no hubo elección primaria, en la última elección general anterior en la cual hubo un candidato para el cargo.

SECCIÓN 17. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-802, enmendar (1) la parte introductoria, de la siguiente manera: 1-4-802. Peticiones para nominar a candidatos de partidos políticos menores y no afiliados para un cargo partidista. (1) Los candidatos a la elección primaria de todos los candidatos, para cargos públicos partidistas que no sean para cargos cubiertos a ser ocupados en una elección general o para una elección de vacante en el congreso, que no deseen afiliarse a un partido político principal pueden ser nominados, excepto por una elección primaria o una convención, de la siguiente manera:

SECCIÓN 18. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-904, enmendar (2), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-904. Firmas de las peticiones. (2) (a) Para las peticiones destinadas a nominar candidatos de un partido político principal en una elección partidista, cada firmante debe estar afiliado al partido político principal nombrado en la petición y deberá declarar lo siguiente al circulador: Que el firmante ha estado afiliado al partido político principal nombrado en la petición durante al menos veintidós días como se muestra en el sistema estatal de registro de votantes, y que el firmante no ha firmado ninguna otra petición para ningún otro candidato al mismo cargo. Este requisito se aplica a las peticiones de candidatos afiliados a un partido político principal, como se establece en la sección 1-4-801(3), que procuran presentar una petición en la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos.

(b) Las peticiones para nominar candidatos de un partido político menor o candidatos no afiliados en una elección partidista pueden ser firmadas por cualquier elector elegible que no haya firmado ninguna otra petición para otro candidato al mismo cargo. Esta subsección (2)(b) se aplica a las peticiones de candidatos afiliados a un partido político menor, como se establece en la sección 1-4-801(3), que procuran presentar una petición en la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos.

SECCIÓN 19. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-4-1304, enmendar (1.5) y (2) la parte introductoria, y (5), de la siguiente manera: 1-4-1304. Nominación de candidatos. (1.5) (a) Un partido político menor puede nominar candidatos para cargos públicos que no sean cargos cubiertos a ser

ocupados una elección general y los candidatos para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos por petición de conformidad con la sección 1-4-802. b) (I) Un partido político menor podrá presentar candidatos para cargos públicos que no sean cargos cubiertos a ser ocupados en una elección general por la asamblea. Un partido político menor puede nominar candidatos para cargos cubiertos para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos por asamblea Salvo lo dispuesto en la subsección (1.5)(f) de esta sección, se celebrará una asamblea a más tardar setenta y tres días antes de la elección primaria. (c) Si una asamblea designa a más de un candidato para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto, o si una asamblea designa a uno o más candidatos para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto y uno o más candidatos califican por petición, el candidato del partido político menor para ese cargo será nominado en una elección primaria celebrada de acuerdo con este código. Un partido político menor puede prohibir que los electores no afiliados voten en las elecciones primarias del partido, siempre y cuando la prohibición esté de acuerdo con la constitución, los estatutos u otras reglas aplicables del partido. Cualquier partido menor que decida prohibir que los electores no afiliados voten en sus elecciones primarias debe notificar al secretario de estado de la prohibición no menos de setenta y cinco días antes de las elecciones primarias.

(d) Si sólo se designa a un candidato para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto por petición o asamblea, ese candidato será el candidato del partido político menor en la elección general.

(2) Las nominaciones de un partido político menor, para ser válidas, deben hacerse de acuerdo con la constitución o los estatutos del partido. Ninguna nominación según esta sección es válida para una ninguna elección general para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto a menos que el nominado:

(5) Ninguna parte de lo dispuesto en este apartado 13 se interpretará en el sentido de permitir que un partido político menor proponga más de un candidato para un cualquier cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto

SECCIÓN 20. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-5-402, enmendar (1), de la siguiente manera: 1-5-402. Boletas de elecciones primarias para cargos que no sean cargos cubiertos. (1) A más tardar treinta y dos días antes de las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto, el secretario y registrador del condado preparará una boleta separada para cada partido político. Las boletas se imprimirán de la siguiente manera: (a) Todas las boletas oficiales en la elección primaria para cargos que no sean cargos cubiertos se imprimirán de acuerdo con las disposiciones de las secciones 1-5-407 y 1-5-408; excepto que en la parte superior de cada boleta se imprimirá el nombre del partido político para el cual se utilizará la boleta (b) Las posiciones que figuran en la boleta de la elección primaria para cargos que no sean cargos cubiertos se organizará de la siguiente manera: primero, los candidatos a senador de los Estados Unidos; luego, los candidatos al congreso; luego, los candidatos estatales; luego, los candidatos legislativos; luego, los candidatos a fiscal de distrito; luego, otros candidatos a cargos de distrito mayores que un cargo de condado; luego, los candidatos a comisionados del condado; luego, los candidatos a secretario y registrador del condado; luego, los candidatos a tesorero del condado; luego, los candidatos a asesor del condado; luego, los candidatos a alguacil del condado; siguiente, candidatos a agrimensor del condado; y a continuación, los candidatos a forense del condado. Cuando otros cargos que no sean cargos cubiertos a ser ocupados en la próxima elección general, el secretario y registrador del condado, al preparar la boleta primaria, utilizará sustancialmente el formulario prescrito por esta sección, indicando la designación adecuada de la oficina y colocando los nombres de los candidatos al cargo bajo el nombre del cargo. SECCIÓN 21. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 1-5-402.5, de la siguiente manera: 1-5-402.5. Boletas de las elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos para los cargos cubiertos. (1) A más tardar treinta y dos días antes de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto, el secretario y registrador del condado preparará la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos. Las boletas se imprimirán de la siguiente manera: (a) Todas las boletas oficiales para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para cargos cubiertos se imprimirán de acuerdo con las disposiciones de las secciones 1-5-407 y 1-5-408.

(b) Las posiciones en la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para cargos cubiertos se organizarán de la siguiente manera: Primero, los candidatos a senador de los Estados Unidos; luego, los candidatos al congreso; luego, los candidatos estatales; y luego, los candidatos legislativos.

SECCIÓN 22. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-5-403, enmendar (2) y (4); y agregar (2.5), de la siguiente manera: 1-5-403. Contenido de las boletas para las elecciones generales y de vacantes

del Congreso. (2) Para todas las elecciones, excepto las de electores presidenciales, cada boleta contendrá los nombres de todos los candidatos a cargos que no sean cargos cubiertos se votará por ellos en esa elección cuyas nominaciones hayan sido efectuadas y aceptadas, excepto aquellos que hayan fallecido o se hayan retirado, y la boleta no contendrá otros nombres. Cuando los electores presidenciales deban ser elegidos, sus nombres no se imprimirán en la boleta, pero los nombres de los candidatos de los respectivos partidos políticos u organizaciones políticas para presidente y vicepresidente de los Estados Unidos se imprimirán juntos en pares bajo el título de “electores presidenciales”. Los pares se dispondrán en el orden alfabético de los nombres de los candidatos a la presidencia en la forma prevista en la sección 1-5-404. Un voto por cualquier par de candidatos es un voto por los electores presidenciales debidamente nominados del partido político u organización política que nombró al par de candidatos.

(2.5) Para todas las elecciones generales de cargos cubiertos, cada boleta contendrá los nombres de los candidatos que avanzarán de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos, excepto aquellos que hayan fallecido o se hayan retirado, y la boleta no contendrá otros nombres. (4) El nombre de cada persona nominada de una elección primaria o que avanzan de una elección primaria de todos los candidatos se imprimirá o escribirá en la boleta en un solo lugar. El nombre de cada persona nominada puede incluir un apodo, si la persona usa regularmente el apodo y el apodo no incluye ninguna parte del nombre de un partido político. Frente al nombre de cada persona nominada, incluidos los candidatos a presidente y vicepresidente y los candidatos conjuntos a gobernador y vicegobernador, estará el nombre del partido político u organización política que nominó al candidato de una elección primaria o con la que esté afiliado un candidato de la primaria de todos los candidatos, si lo hubiera, expresado en no más de tres palabras. Esas tres palabras no pueden promover al candidato ni constituir una promesa de campaña.

SECCIÓN 23. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-5-404, enmendar (2); y agregar (2.5), de la siguiente manera: 1-5-404. Disposición de nombres en las boletas para elecciones partidistas. (2) Entre el 1 y el 15 de julio de cada año electoral, el funcionario que recibe la designación, nominación o petición original de cada candidato para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto informará a los partidos políticos principales, a cada partido político menor que haya nominado al menos un candidato y al representante de cada organización política que haya presentado una petición de nominación para al menos un candidato del momento y lugar del sorteo para que los cargos aparezcan en la boleta de la elección general. Las posiciones en las boletas se asignarán al partido político principal, al partido político menor o a la organización política en el orden en que se sorteen. El nombre del candidato se insertará en la boleta antes de certificar la misma.

(2.5) En la elección general para un cargo cubierto, los nombres de los candidatos que avancen de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos se colocarán en la boleta para la elección general en un orden determinado por sorteo.

SECCIÓN 24. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-5-407, enmendar (2), de la siguiente manera:

1-5-407. Forma de las boletas. (2) Las boletas se imprimirán de manera que se le conceda a cada elector elegible una oportunidad clara de designar su elección de candidatos, candidatos conjuntos, cuestiones de la boleta y preguntas de la boleta mediante una marca según las instrucciones. En la boleta puede haber palabras impresas que ayudarán al elector, como “vote por no más de uno” en las elecciones realizadas mediante el sistema de votación por opción única. Para las elecciones realizadas utilizando un método de votación por orden de preferencia, la boleta deberá incluir texto que ayude al elector a clasificar a los candidatos en orden de preferencia.

SECCIÓN 25. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-5-408, enmendar (1), de la siguiente manera: 1-5-408. Forma de las boletas - voto electrónico. (1) Las tarjetas de votación colocadas sobre el equipo de votación deberán, en la medida de lo posible, estar dispuestas según lo estipulado en las secciones 1-5-402, 1-5-402.5, 1-5-403 y 1-5-404; excepto que deberán ser del tamaño y diseño requerido por el equipo de votación y podrán estar impresas en un número de tarjetas de votación separadas que se coloquen en el equipo de votación.

SECCIÓN 26. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-5-412, enmendar (3), de la siguiente manera: 1-5-412. Corrección de errores. 3) a) Si, antes de la fecha fijada de elección para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto, un candidato debidamente nominado se retira mediante la presentación de una declaración jurada de retiro ante el funcionario electoral designado, o fallece y su defunción llega a conocimiento del funcionario electoral designado antes de que se impriman las boletas, o se considera descalificado, el nombre del candidato no se imprimirá en las boletas.

(b) (I) Si, antes de la fecha fijada para la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto, un candidato debidamente nominado se retira mediante la presentación de una declaración jurada de retiro ante el funcionario electoral designado, o fallece y su defunción llega a conocimiento del funcionario electoral designado antes de que se impriman las boletas, o se considera descalificado, el nombre del candidato no se imprimirá en la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos

(II) Si un candidato a un cargo cubierto que avanza de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos a la elección general se retira mediante la presentación de una declaración jurada de retiro ante el funcionario electoral designado, o fallece y su defunción llega a conocimiento del funcionario electoral designado antes de que se impriman las boletas, o se considera descalificado, el nombre del candidato no se imprimirá en la boleta, y el funcionario electoral designado seguirá los procedimientos especificados en la sección 1-4-101.5(2)(d)(IV).

(c) Salvo en el caso de que se trate de una vacante que deba cubrirse de conformidad con la sección 1-4-1005, 1-4-1006, o 1-4-1009, o en una elección que se lleve a cabo utilizando un método de votación por clasificación, si las boletas ya están impresas, los votos emitidos por el candidato retirado, fallecido o descalificado son inválidos y no se contarán. En una elección realizada utilizando un método de votación por clasificación, las boletas continuarán contando para su candidato activo de mayor clasificación, si lo hubiera.

SECCIÓN 27. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-7-201, enmendar (1), (2), (2.3), (4), (5) y (6), de la siguiente manera: 1-7-201. Votar en las elecciones primarias para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto. (1) Cualquier elector registrado, incluido uno preinscrito que sea elegible según la sección 1-2-101 (2)(c), que haya declarado una afiliación a un partido político que participe en una elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto y que desea votar por los candidatos de ese partido en una elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto deberá mostrar identificación, como se define en la sección 1-1-104 (19.5), escribir su su nombre y dirección en un formulario disponible en el centro votación y servicio al votante, y entregar el formulario a uno de los jueces electorales.

(2) Si el nombre se encuentra en la lista de registro, el juez electoral a cargo de la lista repetirá igualmente el nombre del elector y presentará al elector la boleta del partido para la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto de la última afiliación a un partido político registrada.

(2.3) Un elector elegible no afiliado, incluido uno preinscrito que es elegible según la sección 1-2-101 (2)(c), tiene derecho a votar en la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto de un partido político principal sin afiliarse a ese partido político. Para votar en las elecciones primarias de un partido político para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto sin declarar una afiliación con el partido político, cualquier elector elegible no afiliado deberá declarar a los jueces electorales el nombre del partido político en cuya elección primaria el elector desea votar. A continuación, los jueces electorales entregarán la boleta del partido correspondiente en la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto al elector. Además, cualquier elector elegible no afiliado puede declarar abiertamente a los jueces electorales el nombre del partido político al que desea afiliarse y completar los formularios necesarios. Un elector elegible debe fechar y firmar por separado o fechar y poner sus iniciales en un formulario de declaración de afiliación a un partido político de tal manera que el elector reconozca claramente que la afiliación se ha registrado correctamente. A continuación, los jueces electorales entregarán la boleta del partido correspondiente al elector elegible.

(4) Las boletas de partidos en la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto se emitirán de la misma manera que en las elecciones generales. Un elector no votará por más candidatos para cualquier cargo que los que deben ser elegidos en la elección general según lo indicado en la boleta.

(5) En lugar de votar por un candidato cuyo nombre aparece impreso en la boleta del partido en la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto, un elector puede emitir un voto por escrito por cualquier candidato elegible que sea miembro del partido político principal y que haya presentado una declaración jurada de intención de candidatura por escrito de conformidad con la sección 1-4-1101. Cuando ningún candidato haya sido designado por una asamblea o por petición en la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto, un candidato por escrito para la nominación de cualquier partido político principal en la elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto debe recibir al menos el número de votos en cualquier elección primaria que requiera la sección 1-4-801(2) para ser designado como candidato por petición.

(6) Las disposiciones de las subsecciones (1), (2) y (4) de esta sección no se aplicarán a una elección primaria para un cargo que no sea un cargo cubierto efectuada como una elección de voto por correo de conformidad con el artículo 7.5 de este título.

SECCIÓN 28. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, agregar 1-7-201.5, de la siguiente manera: 1-7-201.5. Votar en las elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos para un cargo cubierto. (1) Cualquier elector registrado, incluyendo uno preinscrito que sea elegible según la sección 1-2-101(2)(c), que desee votar en la elección primaria de todos los candidatos para los cargos cubiertos deberá mostrar una identificación, como se define en la sección 1-1-104(19.5), escribir su nombre y dirección en un formulario disponible en el centro de votación y servicio al votante, y entregar el formulario a uno de los jueces electorales (2) Si el nombre se encuentra en la lista de registro, el juez electoral a cargo de la lista también repetirá el nombre del elector y presentará al elector la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos. (3) En lugar de votar por un candidato cuyo nombre aparece impreso en la boleta de la elección primaria de todos los candidatos, un elector puede emitir un voto por escrito por cualquier candidato elegible que haya presentado una declaración jurada de intención de candidatura por escrito de conformidad con la sección 1-4-1101.

SECCIÓN 29. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-7-307, enmendar (2), de la siguiente manera: 1-7-307. Método de conteo de boletas impresas. (2) Cada boleta se leerá y contará por separado.

(a) En cada elección utilizando el voto de opción única, todos todos y cada uno de los nombres de los candidatos conjuntos marcados por separado como votados en la boleta se leerán y se hará una anotación en cada uno de los dos formularios de contabilidad antes de que se cuente cualquier otra boleta. El número total de boletas, con excepción de las “boletas excesivas”, se leerá, se contará y se colocará en los formularios de contabilidad de la misma manera. Cuando se hayan contado todas las boletas, excepto las “boletas excesivas”, los jueces electorales publicarán los votos de los formularios de contabilidad. (b) En cada elección que utilice un método de votación por clasificación, las boletas se contarán de conformidad con el apartado 5 de este artículo 7 SECCIÓN 30. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-7-503, enmendar (1), de la siguiente manera: 1-7-503. Forma de votación. (1) Cada elector elegible, al recibir una boleta, se dirigirá inmediatamente sin acompañante a una de las cabinas de votación provistas. Para emitir un voto, el elector elegible deberá llenar claramente el óvalo, conectar la flecha o marcar apropiadamente el nombre del candidato; o los nombres de los candidatos conjuntos; o, en el caso de que la elección utilice un método de votación por clasificación, clasificar los nombres de los candidatos de la elección del elector para cada cargo a cubrir. En el caso de una emisión de boleta, el elector llenará claramente el óvalo, conectará la flecha o marcará debidamente el lugar apropiado frente a la respuesta que el elector desea dar. Antes de abandonar la cabina de votación, el elector habilitado, sin mostrar las marcas en ella, colocará la boleta en el sobre de privacidad de manera que quede oculto el contenido de la boleta o de la tarjeta de votación y colocará el sobre y la boleta o la tarjeta de votación en la urna.

SECCIÓN 31. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-7-508, enmendar (2), de la siguiente manera:

1-7-508. Determinación de boletas marcadas incorrectamente. (2) Los votos emitidos para un cargo a ser ocupado o una pregunta a la boleta electoral o una cuestión a decidir no serán contados si un votante marca más nombres que personas a ser elegidas para un cargo o si por alguna razón es imposible determinar la elección del elector de candidato o voto con respecto a la pregunta o cuestión de la boleta; excepto que las clasificaciones de un elector de múltiples candidatos en una elección usando una segunda ronda instantánea un método de votación por clasificación se registrarán y contarán de conformidad con lo dispuesto en la sección las secciones 1-4-207 y 1-7-1003 y las normas promulgadas por el secretario de estado. Una marca defectuosa o incompleta en cualquier boleta en un lugar apropiado se contará si no hay otra marca en la boleta que indique una intención de votar por algún otro candidato o pregunta o cuestión de la boleta.

SECCIÓN 32. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-7-509, enmendar (2) (a), de la siguiente manera: 1-7-509. Conteo electrónico y electromecánico de votos - pruebas de equipo requerido - reglas. (2) (a) Se llevará a cabo una prueba pública del equipo de votación antes del comienzo de la votación de acuerdo con esta sección, procesando un grupo de boletas previamente auditadas generadas para registrar un número predeterminado de votos válidos para cada candidato y en cada pregunta o cuestión de la boleta. La prueba garantizará que el sistema registre con precisión los votos cuando el elector tenga la opción de votar por más de un candidato en una contienda. La prueba garantizará que el sistema de votación rechace correctamente y no cuente los votos de más y de menos. Si el equipo se va a utilizar en una elección que utiliza una segunda ronda instantánea un método de votación por clasificación, la prueba garantizará que el sistema de votación registre, cuente y tabule con precisión las clasificaciones de un elector de varios candidatos de acuerdo con la sección las secciones 1-4-207 y 1-7-1003 y las reglas promulgadas por el secretario de estado. SECCIÓN 33. En los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado, 1-7.5-107, enmendar (2.7), de la siguiente manera: 1-7.5-107. Procedimientos para llevar a cabo la elección con boleta por correo - elecciones primarias - votantes por primera vez que emiten una boleta por correo después de haberse registrado por correo para votar - solicitud de boleta en persona - requisitos de devolución de sobres - derogación. (2.7) Con posterioridad a la preparación de las boletas de conformidad con la sección las secciones 1-5-402 y 1-5-402.5 pero antes del envío requerido según la subsección (3) de esta sección, y no antes de cuarenta y cinco días ni después de treinta y dos días antes de una elección, un funcionario electoral designado proporcionará una boleta por correo en paquete para las elecciones primarias de todos los candidatos para cargos cubiertos y para las elecciones primarias para cargos que no sean cargos cubiertos a un elector registrado que solicite el paquete de boleta en la oficina del funcionario electoral designado o en la oficina designada en el plan electoral presentado ante el secretario de estado.

SECCIÓN 34. Divisibilidad.

Si alguna disposición de esta iniciativa, o la aplicación de cualquier disposición de esta iniciativa a cualquier persona, cargo o circunstancia, se considera inconstitucional, el resto de esta iniciativa y la aplicación de su disposición a cualquier persona, cargo o circunstancia, no se verán afectados por la decisión.

SECCIÓN 35. Fecha de entrada en vigor.

Esta iniciativa entra en vigor a las 12:01 a.m. del 1 de enero de 2026.

Meet Tara Boysen, Northglenn High’s new o ensive line coach

Mile High Blaze player lends her talents to the Norsemen

BY JOHN RENFROW JRENFROW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Tara Boysen was a loyal team mom on the sidelines for years while her husband was involved in youth football coaching. But she soon decided it was time to put on the pads herself.

In 2020, Boysen joined the Mile High Blaze, a full-contact women’s football team based in Denver, eager to give playing a shot. e team competes in the Women’s Football Alliance against teams nationwide. Boysen played o ensive line and center, and after seeing some success with the team, wanted to lend her talents to others through coaching.

“ at next year, I actually started helping with the youth on the o ensive line, just because I was learning and I was teaching,” Boysen said. “And then last year, I actually was one of the ve football coaches for Northglenn’s ag football team.”

Boysen o cially became the rst woman varsity coach in Northglenn history. But she didn’t put her pads away. She’s still a member of the Mile High Blaze, and in 2022 the team won the national championship in WFA’s Division II group. Boysen was named an All-American center for her team in 2023.

It’s been an adjustment for some of the players, having a woman as a coach, but Boysen has earned their respect in the young 2024 season.

“ ey’ve been treating me very well, even though I’m a

woman,” she said. “I know a couple of them at rst looked at me like, ‘Why is a mom here helping?’ So it’s de nitely been a little bit of a challenge in that sense. But they respect me. ey listen to me. We are making strides. I’m helping on the C team. So, you know, a lot of these boys have never played football, so trying to teach the game of football, and also, like why we do the things we do, especially on the offensive line, is challenging in itself, for sure.”

e Norsemen varsity team is 2-4 and 0-1 in the 5A Metro North League. A few blowout

losses to Rocky Mountain and Fort Collins opened Northglenn’s season at 0-2. e Norse almost got the best of Prairie View, but lost in overtime 22-14.

But then came an o ensive explosion en route to the team’s rst win over ornton 45-6. A week later, the Norse shut out Denver North 26-0 for two consecutive victories. But in Week 5, Westminster easily handled Northglenn 41-18.

As she works with the C team, Boysen emphasizes the fundamentals and tries to paint a di erent picture for

her young players.

“I think having a di erent perspective, other than being in it and being a coach for so long, helps them to take the steps a little bit, one at a time, as opposed to trying to learn all right away and cram it into their brains,” Boysen said.

“So, it’s just piece by piece.”

To learn more about Boysen, the Mile High Blaze and Northglenn’s football culture, check out the brief Q&A below.  is interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Northglenn- ornton Sentinel: How has the o en-

sive line developed as the year has gone on, both in wins and losses?

Boysen: So, varsity-wise, they have a coach (Bart Barnard) that’s been coaching for a long time. … I get to help in areas where it seems like they don’t understand a little bit, so I can talk to them more on a just learning level since that’s kind of me as well. I think they’re doing great, and we’re looking good, and we just keep making improvements every week. So that’s the best we can ask for.

Tara Boysen (82) pushes the o ensive line for the Mile High Blaze, a women’s professional tackle football team in the Women’s Football Alliance. Boysen is a current player for the team while coaching at Northglenn.

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Sentinel: What’s the culture like at Northglenn football and why is it a good program to want to work for?

Boysen: We’ve de nitely been working on culture because, you know, with having kids that play for the rst time ever, we’re trying to make it more of a family-oriented program where it’s not just playing on a team. You’re playing with your family and brothers. en we try to get them to do a lot more things together outside of being on the eld, so it helps build a relationship and not just be on the football team, in that sense, to be the only way you know that person. So the culture is de nitely growing more family-oriented because a lot of these boys don’t usually hang out together outside of football or at school at all. I think we’ve seen a lot more of a change in that, even just in the last couple of years.

Sentinel: Has coaching the o ensive line changed your perspective on the position as opposed to playing?

Boysen: It’s de nitely taught me that the coaches have it hard. I know when I came into football — I’ve watched my kids play for many years — but trying to teach someone something is a very important thing. I mean, we have to block for the quarterback. We have to protect him. And so it makes your perspective change a lot. It gives me more respect toward these boys and toward the coaching because it is hard work. e wide receivers have to run all practice and we get to block and push people around. Trying to do that in a respectful manner, but also get the job done, is de nitely tough. You get the heightened energy, and sometimes they go

a little too rough. But it’s just a fun game. And I think that my perspective on the o-line hasn’t changed, other than more respect in general for the people who do it and for the coaches who teach it.

Sentinel: Tell me more about the Mile High Blaze. How amazing is that?

Boysen: I’m still a current player. We won the national championship in 2022 and I was an o ensive tackle at that point. And, yeah, we’ve been building from there. So, it’s really a cool place to be. It’s de nitely one of those things where I went into it, like, I don’t even know what I’m doing, but they brought me in as family as well, and I’ve been learning and making strides in it ever since. So it’s fantastic.

Sentinel: Why is having a strong o ensive line so crucial? How important is the position?

Boysen: It’s got to be the least celebrated but most important job on the eld. Because if the O-line doesn’t do what they’re supposed to do, then we don’t get a play o , meaning the wide receivers can’t catch and the quarterback can’t do anything. You see the pictures and the memes all the time of “Our jerseys look like this, so our quarterback can look like this” (where) they’re covered in mud and the quarterback is all clean, right? It’s 100% true. And being that, if a play doesn’t happen, and it’s something not even to do with the O-line, they’re the rst one that gets the blame right until you see it on lm. Until they go back and look at it and it’s like, “Oh, well, they did their job.” I think they love to be in the trenches. I mean, you have to be in order to play that position.

Keep up with Northglenn football at www.norsefootball.com, and follow Boysen and the Blaze as they attempt to win another title at www. milehighblaze.com.

From left to right: Bradley Boysen, Teegan Boysen, Logan Boysen, Braxton Boysen and Tara Boysen pose for a photo at the Northglenn High School football banquet last season. Tara became the first woman varsity coach in program history this season when she was added as an o ensive line coach. Braxton and Teegan both play on the team and Bradley is a coach also.

From left to right: Braxton Boysen, Tara Boysen, Bradley Boysen and Teegan Boysen pose for a photo after Tara and the Mile High Blaze won the championship in the Women’s Football Alliance Division II championship in 2022. COURTESY PHOTOS

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toral del Condado de Adams, en un buzón para boletas designado o en un Centro de votación y servicios para electores (VSPC) antes de las 7 p. m. del día de la elección, el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024, para que su voto(s) sea contabilizado. No se contabilizarán las boletas que se reciban después de las 7 p. m. del día de la elección. Los matasellos no cuentan como fecha de recepción.

CENTROS DE VOTACIÓN Y SERVICIOS PARA ELECTORES (VSPC)

Entre los servicios ofrecidos se incluyen la recepción del voto, sustitución de boletas, buzón para boletas, dispositivos de marcado de boletas accesibles en conformidad con la ley ADA, registro de nuevos votantes y actualizaciones del registro de votantes disponibles en todos los sitios.

Centros VSPC para la Fase 1

Del 21 de octubre al 5 de noviembre

Horario:

A partir del 21 de octubre, de lunes a viernes, de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m.

Sábado 2 de noviembre, de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m.

Domingo 3 de noviembre, de 10 a. m. a 2 p. m.

Martes 5 de noviembre, día de la elección, de 7 a. m. a 7 p. m.

Adams County Government Center

(Entrada por el Centro de Conferencias en el lado oeste):

4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton

Adams County Human Services Center: 11860 Pecos St., Westminster

Bennett Motor Vehicle Office:

355 S. First St., Bennett

Commerce City Motor Vehicle: 7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City

Martin Luther King, Jr. Library*: 9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora

Moorhead Rec Center: 2390 Havana St., Aurora

Westminster Motor Vehicle: 8452 Federal Blvd., Westminster

Centros VSPC para la Fase 2

Del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembre

Horario:

Lunes a viernes, de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m.

Sábado 2 de noviembre, de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m.

Martes 5 de noviembre, día de la elección, de 7 a. m. a 7 p. m.

Anschutz Health & Wellness Center: 12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora

Anythink Library Huron: 9417 Huron St., Thornton

Anythink Library Wright Farms: 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton Front Range Community College: 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster

Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center: 11151 Colorado Blvd., Thornton

Reunion Recreation Center:

17910 Parkside Dr. N., Commerce City

Thornton Civic Center: 9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton Trail Winds Recreation Center: 13495 Holly St., Thornton

Centros VSPC para la Fase 3 4 y 5 de noviembre

Horario:

Lunes 4 de noviembre, de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m.

Martes 5 de noviembre, día de la elección, de 7 a. m. a 7 p. m.

Anythink Library Brighton:

327 E. Bridge St., Brighton

Anythink Library Perl Mack: 7611 Hilltop Cir., Denver

Belle Creek Family Center:

10693 Belle Creek Blvd., Henderson

Eagle Pointe Recreation Center: 6060 Parkway Dr., Commerce City

Irving Street Library:

7392 Irving St., Westminster

Mapleton Public School Skyview Campus:

8990 York St., Thornton

Mapleton Public School Valley View Campus:

6951 Fox Way, Denver Riverdale Regional Park:

9755 Henderson Rd., Building 1, Brighton Thornton Community Connections: 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton

*Denota buzones y centros VSPC compartidos con los condados de Arapahoe o Denver.

Habrá muestras de boletas disponibles en línea en GoVoteColorado.gov mediante el acceso a su registro electoral.

Si desea obtener más información sobre la elección o acceder a la sección de preguntas frecuentes, visite la página web de la Oficina Electoral del Condado de Adams en AdamsVotes.com o llame a la Oficina al 720.523.6500.

SECRETARIO Y FUNCIONARIO DE REGISTRO DEL CONDADO DE ADAMS

Josh Zygielbaum, secretario y funcionario de registro 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Suite E3102 Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB3399

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

BRIGHTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

2025 ANNUAL, 5 YEAR PLAN, and MOVING TO WORK SUPPLEMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

November 5, 2024, at 1:00 P.M

A public hearing is scheduled for the review of the Brighton Housing Authority’s 2025 Annual Plan and for the 5 Year Plan. Public input is encouraged and welcomed. All plans will be available for public inspection during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, in the Brighton Housing Authority office prior to the Public Hearing.

Hearing Location:

Brighton Housing Authority 22 South 4th Avenue, Suite 202 Brighton, Colorado 80601 303.655.2160

Immediately following this public hearing The Brighton Housing Authority will hold the Public Hearing for the 2025 Moving to Work supplement to the Annual Plan.

Legal Notice No. BSB3342

First Publication: September 19, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION

General Election by Mail Ballot

Adams County, Colorado Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held in Adams County, Colorado, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, as a Mail Ballot Election.

Beginning Oct. 11, 2024, ballots in signed Official Return Envelopes may be dropped off at any of the following designated drop-off locations.

24-Hour Drop Box Locations

Adams County Government Center –

4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton

Adams County Human Services Center –11860 Pecos St., Westminster

Adams County Justice Center –1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton Adams County Western Services Center –12200 N. Pecos St., Westminster Anschutz Health & Wellness Center –12348 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora

Anythink

Aurora Municipal Center*

15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora

Motor Vehicle

S. First St., Bennett Brighton City Hall –500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton Carpenter Skate Park (Margaret Carpenter Rec Center) –3558 E. 112th Ave., Thornton Colfax Community Network

1585 Kingston St., Aurora Commerce City Civic Center

7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City Commerce City Motor Vehicle –7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City

Thornton Kelver Public Library* –585 S. Main St., Byers Larkridge Shopping Center –16434 Washington St., Thornton Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* –9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Northglenn City Hall –11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn Reunion Recreation Center –17910 Parkside Dr. N., Commerce City Riverdale Animal Shelter –12155 Park Blvd., Brighton Rotella Park –1824 Coronado Pkwy. S., Denver Strasburg Sheriff’s Substation –2550 Strasburg Rd., Strasburg Thornton Civic Center –9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton Trail Winds Recreation Center –13495 Holly St., Thornton Westminster City Hall –4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster Westminster Motor Vehicle –8452 Federal Blvd., Westminster

Ballots must be received at the Adams County Election Office, a designated ballot drop box, or Voter Service & Polling Center (VSPC) location by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, for your vote(s) to be counted. Ballots received after 7 p.m. on Election Day will not be counted. Postmarks do not count as a received date.

VOTER SERVICE & POLLING CENTERS (VSPC)

Services offered include voting, ballot replacement, ballot drop box, ADA-accessible ballot marking devices, new voter registration, and voter registration updates available at all locations.

Phase 1 VSPCs

Oct. 21 – Nov. 5

Hours: Monday-Friday, Oct. 21 – Nov. 4, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Adams County Government Center (Conference Center Entrance on West Side) –4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton Adams County Human Services Center –11860 Pecos St., Westminster Bennett Motor Vehicle Office –355 S. First St., Bennett Commerce City Motor Vehicle –7190 Colorado Blvd., Commerce City Martin Luther King, Jr. Library* –9898 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora Moorhead Rec Center –2390 Havana St., Aurora Westminster Motor Vehicle –8452 Federal Blvd., Westminster

Phase 2

your voter registration record.

For more election information and frequently asked questions, visit the Adams County Elections website at AdamsVotes.com or call the Adams County Elections office at 720.523.6500.

ADAMS COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER

Josh Zygielbaum, Clerk

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority will hold a public hearing at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601 on November 20, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to consider adoption of a budget for fiscal year 2024 and related appropriations. Copies of such 2024 budget and appropriations have been filed in the office of the Executive Director of the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority located at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601, where the same are open for public inspection. Any interested person may file any objections at any time prior to the

Public Notices

final adoption by the Board of Commissioners.

By Order of the Board of Commissioners

Brighton Urban Renewal Authority

/s/

Legal Notice No. BSB3397

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Metro Districts

Budget Hearings

Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND HEARING CLEAR CREEK TRANSIT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CLEAR CREEK TRANSIT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 12:00 P.M., on Wednesday November 13, 2024.

The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https:// clearcreekmetro.specialdistrict.org/ at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE

A Professional Corporation

Legal Notice No. BSB3392

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the North KiowaBijou Groundwater Management District for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the North Kiowa-Bijou Groundwater Management District, c/o Andrew F. McClary, Attorney at Law, 507 Warner Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the North Kiowa-Bijou Groundwater Management District to be held at the Law Office of McClary, P.C., 507 Warner Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 a.m.

Any taxpayer within the North Kiowa Bijou Groundwater Management District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his objections thereto.

NORTH KIOWA-BIJOU GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Glen Frihauf

Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB3400

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Rocky Mountain Rail Park

Metropolitan District (“District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 833 435 1820 and enter meeting id 160 416 6763 and passcode 296299. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https:// www.rockymountainrailmd.net/

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of CliftonLarsonAllen. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL PARK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Heidi Webb Kelly, President

Legal Notice No. BSB3388

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND HEARING CLEAR CREEK TRANSIT

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the CLEAR CREEK TRANSIT METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, 8390 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at a hearing at the meeting of the District to be held at 12:00 P.M., on Wednesday November 13, 2024.

The location and additional information regarding the meeting will be available on the meeting notice posted on the District’s website at https:// clearcreekmetro.specialdistrict.org/ at least 24-hours in advance of the meeting.

Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT:

By: /s/ ICENOGLE | SEAVER | POGUE

A Professional Corporation

Legal Notice No. BSB3391

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Bids and Settlements

Public Notice

NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that The Lakes Metropolitan District No. 4 of the City of Brighton, Adams County, Colorado (the “District”), will make final payment at a meeting held on November 13, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. to Brannan Sand and Gravel Co., of Denver, Colorado for all work done by said Contractor in construction work on the Farmlore North – Filing 1, 144 Ave & Offsite Chambers Trail, performed within the District, Adams County, Colorado.

Any person, copartnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender, or other supplies used or consumed by such contractors or their subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefor has not been paid by the contractors or their subcontractors, at any time up to and

including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the District on or before the date and time hereinabove shown for final payment. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the District, its directors, officers, agents, and employees, of and from any and all liability for such claim.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 4

By: /s/ Erika

Volling Secretary

Legal Notice No. BSB3406

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

INVITATION TO BID

The Lakes Metropolitan District No. 1 (“Owner”) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Farmlore North – Phase 2

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received by Matt Collitt via email at matt@ groundworksdevelopment.com until November 1, 2024, at 3:00PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be opened and publicly read. The bid opening will be held via Zoom teleconference at the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88694363995?pwd =YRCvUsLF7lLX38wLKM8f9LaO9TYv7I.1

Meeting ID: 886 9436 3995 Passcode: 237381 Call In#: 1(720)707-2699

The Project includes the following Work: Public Improvements to include, Sanitary, Water, Storm, Concrete Curb/Gutter/Walk/Alleys and Asphalt.

The Project is generally located east of Chambers Road and south of 144th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website under Phase 2:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/55ob045cgx93kja/ AAC_qhqJ3-vwDIEYLWaV8eOYa?dl=0

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner, Construction Administrator, will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project will be available electronically on October 17, 2024. Send request for bid documents to Matt Collitt via email at matt@groundworksdevelopment.com. Include company name, contact name, and contact information in the request.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner, Construction Administrator will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Bidders are hereby advised the Owner reserves the right to not award a Contract until sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of Bids, and Bidders expressly agree to keep their Bids open for the sixty (60) day time period. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any informality, technicality or irregularity in any Bid, to disregard all non-conforming,

non-responsive, conditional or alternate Bids, to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Bidder, to require statements or evidence of Bidders’ qualifications, including financial statements, and to accept the proposal that is, in the opinion of the Owner, in its best interest. Owner also reserves the right to extend the Bidding period by Addendum if it appears in its interest to do so.

Any questions concerning this bid shall be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024, and must be directed in writing to: Matt Collitt at matt@groundworksdevelopment.com.

Legal Notice No. BSB3407

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Summons and Sheriff

Sale

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, Adams COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2023CV030966

DIVISION NO. W

INITIAL COMBINED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Plaintiff, Melody Homes At River Run Master Association, Inc. v.

Defendants, NICHOLAS COUNTY; JENNIFER NOLTE et al

Regarding: LOT 5, BLOCK 15, RIVER RUN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known as: 11850 E 117th Ave, Henderson, CO 86040

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS,

Please take notice:

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff’s Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office of Adams County, Colorado at 9:00 A.M., on the 21st day of November 2024, at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601: phone number 303-655-3272. At which sale, the above-described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

**BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. **

Further, for the purpose of paying off, curing default or redemption, as provided by statute, intent must be directed to or conducted at the above address of the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Department of Adams County, Colorado.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.

First Publication: September 26, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Published In: Brighton Standard Blade

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Order and Decree of Foreclosure and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq.

This is to advise you that a Sheriff sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to a Court Order and Decree dated June 27, 2024, and C.R.S. 38-38-101 et seq., by Melody Homes At River Run Master Association, Inc., the current holder of a lien recorded on April 26, 2022 at Rec. No. 2022000037406, in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The judicial foreclosure is based on a default under the Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restriction of River Run, recorded on December 3, 1998, at Reception No. C0475076 in the records of

the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Adams, State of Colorado. The Declaration and notices, as recorded, establish a lien for the benefit of Melody Homes At River Run Master Association, Inc., WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.

You may have an interest in the real property being affected or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure. You may have the right to redeem the real property, or you may have the right to cure a default under the instrument being foreclosed. Any Notice of Intent to Cure must be filed no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. A notice of intent to cure filed pursuant to section 38-38-104 shall be filed with the officer at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first scheduled sale date or any date to which the sale is continued.

If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a notice of intent to cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended.

A notice of intent to redeem filed pursuant to section 38-38-302 shall be filed with the officer no later than eight (8) business days after the sale.

In this regard, you may desire and are advised to consult with your own private attorney.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes, certain sections of which are attached hereto.

In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Further, you are advised that the attached Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.

DATED in Colorado this 23rd day of August 2024. Sheriff of Adams County, Colorado By: Kathy Grosshans Deputy Sheriff

ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF: ORTEN CAVANAGH HOLMES & HUNT, LLC 1445 Market Street, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80202

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3338

First Publication: September 26, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Published In: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ADAMS, COLORADO Court Address:

Public Notices

1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601

Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOL DERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., HO ME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S2

v. Defendant(s):

TRACY B SUGAR, both individually and as successor-in-interest to MARK L SUGAR, deceased; and ALEX VILLAGRAN, or his successor, solely in his capacity as the Treasurer and Public Trustee of Adams County

Attorneys for Plaintiff: Holly Shilliday Attorney Reg No. 24423 Ilene Dell’Acqua Attorney Reg No. 31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112

Telephone: 303-952-6905

Facsimile: 866-894-7369

Email: hshilliday@mccarthyholthus.com

Case Number: 2023CV031739

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This is to advise you the above-captioned action is pending. An Order Regarding Motion for Default Judgment and entry of Decree of Foreclosure was entered in this action on July 2, 2024 (the “Decree”), concerning a judgment in favor of Plaintiff THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S2.

The real property, which is the subject matter of this litigation, which is the property subject to the Decree, is situated in Adams County, Colorado, and is described as follows, to-wit:

LOTS 15, 16, 17 AND 18, BLOCK 8, TOWN OF WATKINS, COUNTY OF ADAMS, STATE OF COLORADO

located in the County of Adams, State of Colorado, and also known as 1991 Gilmore Street, Watkins, CO 80137 (the “Property”).

The Plaintiff named above is the judgment creditor in this action. As of July 2, 2024, Plaintiff was owed the total amount of $61,732.00, plus attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $3,467.98, plus additional accrued and unpaid interest from May 30, 2024, until the judgment has been paid in full or the foreclosure sale has been completed. Further, additional fees and costs (including legal fees) have also been incurred and are due and owing.

The amounts owed are in rem only and are secured by the Property.

This sale relates to that Certain Deed of Trust described below:

Original Grantor(s) (Borrower)

Mark L. Sugar and Tracy B. Sugar

Original Beneficiary Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Aegis Wholesale Corporation and its successors and assigns

Current Holder of the Evidence of Debt

The Bank Of New York Mellon fka The Bank Of New York,

Center

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED HERETO, HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. YOU MAY WISH TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR OWN ATTORNEY CONCERNING YOUR RIGHTS IN RELATION TO THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

INTENT to cure and redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Office of the Sheriff of the County of Adams, Civil Division,

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSUE PROCESS.

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATED at Adams, County, Colorado this 27th day of August 2024

Gene R. Claps Sheriff

By: Kathy L. Grosshans Deputy

SALE DATE: November 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM.

Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover their highest bid at the time of sale. Certified funds are payable to the registry of the Adams County District Court.

Published in: Brighton Standard Blade

First Publication: September 26, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Colorado Statutes attached: Colorado Revised Statutes §§38-38-103, 38-37-108, 38-38-103.1, 38-38-103.2, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-302, 38-38-304, 38-38-305 and 38-38-306

Plaintiff: QUEBEC RUN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Colorado non-profit corporation

Defendants: MICHELLE K. JONES; PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PROFESSIONAL FINANCE COMPANY, INC.; ALEX VILLAGRAN, AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND TREASURER FOR ADAMS COUNTY; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POSSESSION

Attorneys for Plaintiff: WINZENBURG, LEFF, PURVIS & PAYNE, LLP

Wendy E. Weigler #28419

Address: 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300, Littleton, CO 80127

Phone Number: (303) 863-1870 wweigler@wlpplaw.com

Case Number: 2024CV030392

SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered on June 19, 2024, in the above- captioned action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows:

Original Lienee

Michelle K. Jones

Original Lienor

Quebec Run Homeowners Association, Inc.

Current Holder of the evidence of debt Quebec Run Homeowners Association, Inc.

Date of Lien being foreclosed

July 9, 2020

Date of Recording of Lien being foreclosed July 9, 2020

County of Recording

Adams

Recording Information

2020000063957

Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness

$1,149.24

Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof

$19,639.86

Amount of Judgment entered June 19, 2024

$18,195.68

Description of property to be foreclosed:

Lot 6A, Block 8, Quebec Riverdale Subdivision Amendment No. 1, County of Adams, State of Colorado.

Also known as: 6760 E. 129th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602.

THE PROPERTY TO BE FORECLOSED AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN.

THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

The covenants of Plaintiff have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing.

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., on November 21, 2024, at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Bidders are required to have cash or certified funds to cover the highest bid by noon on the day of the sale. Certified funds are payable to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

First Publication: September 26, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Name of Publication: Brighton Standard-Blade

RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO §38-38-104, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED.

IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED.

A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO §38-38-302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE OFFICER NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN C.R.S. 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL AT THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW, RALPH L. CARR JUDICIAL BUILDING, 1300 BROADWAY, 10TH FLOOR, DENVER, CO 80203, 720-508-6000; THE CFPB, HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERFINANCE.GOV/ COMPLAINT/; CFPB, PO BOX 2900, CLINTON IA 52733-2900 (855) 411-2372 OR BOTH, BUT THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

The name, address and telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of the debt is as follows:

Wendy E. Weigler #28419 Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP 8020 Shaffer Parkway, Suite 300 Littleton, CO 80127 303-863-1870

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Date: August 26, 2024.

By: Gene R. Claps Adams County Sheriff Adams County, Colorado

Statutes attached: §§38-37-108, 38-38-103, 38-38-104, 38-38-301, 38-38-304, 38-38-305, and 38-38-306, C.R.S., as amended.

Legal Notice No. BSB3340

First Publication: September 26, 2024 Last Publication: October 24, 2024 Name of Publication: Brighton Standard-Blade

Storage Liens/Vehicle Titles

Public Notice

T&R AUTO REPAIR 710 N.7TH AVE UNIT #5 BRIGHTON , CO 80601 303-659-6747 IS SELLING

1) 2015 LAND ROVER LR4 VIN ENDING IN 761842

2) 2017 ford focus Vin ending in 222821

Legal Notice No. BSB3389

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Notice to Creditors

PUBLIC NOTICE

Shelly G. Whittington

Personal Representative 15951 Nashville St. Hudson, CO 80642

Legal Notice No. BSB3370

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of ELAINE WARNKE, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 379

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Dawn Ross

Personal Representative 1699 South Trenton Street, #150, Denver, CO 80231

Legal Notice No. BSB3374

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of DARYL W. HAERTHER, AKA DARYL WILLARD HAERTHER, AKA DARYL HAERTHER, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30716

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Susan L. Losh

Personal Representative c/o McClary, P.C., PO Box 597 Fort Morgan, CO 80701

Legal Notice No. BSB3401

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of WILMA K. ANGSTADT, also known as WILMA KATHERINE ANGSTADT, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30720

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Gary Moore

Personal Representative 330 W. Fredson Road Shelton, WA 98584

Legal Notice No. BSB3403

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Faye Vienna Rogers, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 030701

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

$57,750.00

I shall offer for public sale to the highest bidder, for cash, as public auction, all the right, title and interest of the Defendants in said property on November 21, 2024,

Legal Notice No. BSB3339

First Publication: September 26, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO

Court Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601

NOTICE OF RIGHTS

YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO LAW AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Clinton M. Griffin, aka Clinton Miles Griffin, aka Clinton Griffin, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30677

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Richard B. Vincent #13843

1120 W. South Boulder Rd., Suite 101-A Lafayette, CO 80026

Legal Notice No. BSB3390

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Public Notices

Estate of Marie Therese Abu-Okal, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 260

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Mona M. Laing

Personal Representative

9525 Norfolk Ave Norfolk, VA 23503

Legal Notice No. BSB3402

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Aileen Midori Yamashita, aka Aileen M. Yamashita, aka Aileen Yamashita, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30644

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 10, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Terri Iwahashi

Personal Representative

s/ Rebecca Wallace Beattie

6390 Gardenia Street, Suite 150 Arvada, CO 80004

303-384-0046

rebecca@wallacebeattie.com

Legal Notice No. BSB3379

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Diana Graham, Deceased Case Number: 2024PR319

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before December 28, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Sarah Fee, Personal Representative 851 S Clarkson St Apt 3 Denver, CO, 80209

Legal Notice No. BSB 3118

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of EDITH IONE HENDERSON, AKA EDITH IONE MILKE, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30508

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 3, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Jason Lee Milke

Personal Representative 9314 W. 77th Drive Arvada, CO 80005

Legal Notice No. BSB3360

First Publication: October 3, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JUDITH L. RUSSELL, aka JUDITH RUSSELL, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 030040

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before December 3, 2024, or the claims may be forever barred.

Michael P. Sasin

Kumpf Charsley & Hansen, LLC

9565 S. Kingston Court, Suite 100 Englewood, CO 80112

Main: 720-473-8000

Legal Notice No. BSB3375

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 24, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Ronnie Vigil, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30584

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Hersilia Alejandrina Chavez

Personal Representative 4413 Mt Harvard Street Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Notice No. BSB3405

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of JODELL DEEANN KAUSE, JODELL D. KAUSE, JODELL KAUSE, Deceased Case Number: 2024 PR 30719

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Adams County, Colorado on or before February 17, 2025, or the claims may be forever barred.

Del B. Stickney

Personal Representative 792 Coy Ln Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Legal Notice No. BSB3387

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 31, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 8th day of October, 2024.

Alana Percy

Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3396

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade

Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF ADAMS Division S No. 23JV30133

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

Josephine Journey Eggleston Avila, Riley William Eggleston Avila, Decartier Sincere Eggleston Avila A Children, and Concerning

Shalese A. Eggleston, Mark Andrew Avila, John Doe, Tarzan Doe Respondents:

S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe, Tarzan Doe

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 21st day of November, 2024 at the hour of 9:30 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D No. 24JV30068

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

Dade Garner, Jordan Garner, Rylee Warren Children, and Concerning

Christine Jo Elder, Matthew William Garner, John Doe Respondents:

Jacqueline Flowers Special Respondent

S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: John Doe

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above-named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if prayed for in the petition.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 13th day of November 2024 at the hour of 8:50 a.m. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive,

prayed for in the petition.

You are further notified that the Court has set said petition for hearing on the 31st day of October, 2024 at the hour of 9:30 am. You are hereby notified to be and appear, at said time, before this Court located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 8th day of October, 2024.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3393

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade ##

Fort Lupton Press

Legals

City of Ft. Lupton

Public Notice

NOTICE OF BUDGET

NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Fort Lupton City Council for the ensuing year of 2025, a copy of such proposed budget has been filed at the City of Fort Lupton City Hall, 130 S. McKinley Ave., where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Fort Lupton City Council to be held at City Hall, 130 S. McKinley Ave., on October 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Any interested elector of the City of Fort Lupton may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Legal Notice No. FLP1128

First Publication: October 10, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Metro Districts

Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 8th day of October, 2024.

Alana Percy Clerk of the District Court

Legal Notice No. BSB3394

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024 Publisher: Brighton Standard Blade Public Notice

STATE OF COLORADO IN THE DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ADAMS Division D1 No. 24JV30186

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE INTEREST OF:

Annie Defer, Vivian Defer, Daniel Defer Jr., Alexandria Defer, Nova Defer A Children), and Concerning

Respondents: Paradise Defer, Desitny Morgan, Daniel Defer Sr. S U M M O N S

To the parents, guardian, or other respondents named above, GREETINGS: Paradise Defer

You are hereby notified that a verified petition has been filed in the above named Court in which it is represented to the Court that said child are alleged to be dependent and neglected; for the reasons set forth more fully in said petition, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference for greater certainty.

You are further notified that the parent-child legal relationship may be terminated by this action, if

to the District for the fiscal year of 2024. A copy of the proposed amended budget has been filed in the office of Centennial Consulting Group, LLC, where the same is open for public inspection. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed amended budget. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget amendment and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2024 budget amendment.

Directors and members of the public that wish to participate in the meeting may do so via teleconference by dialing (719) 359-4580 and entering Conference ID: 923 0143 3141 or videoconference on https://tinyurl.com/ye2yrk4c, Passcode: 439977.

This meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COTTONWOOD GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2

By: /s/ LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL E. DAVIS, LLC

Legal Notice No. FLP1134

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET OF THE FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Proposed 2025 Budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District on October 14, 2024, for the ensuing Fiscal Year of 2025; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Fire District located at 8426 Kosmerl Place, Frederick, Colorado, where same is open for public inspection, and; that such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fire District to be held at the District’s Administration Building, 8426 Kosmerl Place, Frederick, Colorado on November 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. and December 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Any elector within the District may, at any time before the final adoption of the 2025 Budget on December 9, 2024, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. These meetings are open to the public.

Budget Hearings

Public Notice

COTTONWOOD GREENS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS RE: PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO 2024 BUDGET

October 17, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cottonwood Greens Metropolitan District No. 2 (the “District”), County of Weld, State of Colorado, will hold a special meeting at 11:00 AM on October 17, 2024 (the “Board Meeting”) for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the Board. Pursuant to § 32-1-903 CRS, as amended, this meeting will be conducted electronically, telephonically or by other virtual means.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the District for the fiscal year of 2025. A copy of the proposed budget has been filed with Centennial Consulting Group, LLC, 2619 Canton Ct., Suite A, Fort Collins, CO 80525, where the same is open for public inspection. During the Board Meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections of the District’s electors prior to considering the adoption of such proposed budget. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget.

FURTHER, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed amended budget has been submitted

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FREDERICK-FIRESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

/s/ Robert Freeman

Secretary to Board

Legal Notice No. FLP1126

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the Pinnacle Farms Metropolitan District and Pinnacle Farms Metropolitan District Nos. 2 and 3 (collectively, the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on November 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, via telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial 833 435 1820 and enter meeting id 161 810 8766 and passcode 806076. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at https://www.pinnaclefarmsmd.com/

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Simmons and Wheeler. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended

BACA

Some of the initiatives that I am taking on includes expanding housing diversity and availability, ensuring we are recruiting high paying and union jobs to our communities, while also seeking out housing, food, and health solutions for our residents on xed incomes.

County Commissioners are considering a county-wide minimum wage? What is your opinion on this policy and why?

Our minimum wage is still being studied as we actively solicit feedback from the community. As a sitting County Commissioner, I am an advocate for a countywide minimum wage.

Adams County residents should be able to work in their own communities without having to travel to neighboring counties for a job that pays a fair wage. I am committed to ensuring that a fulltime job pays a better wage that a ords residents a higher quality of life.

PETTERSEN

Will you work on solutions with members of opposing parties and how?

We must put partisanship aside to work together, build bridges and nd common ground. I’ve continued to work on building relationships across the aisle, particularly with colleagues in their rst term and on the Financial Services committee. Even though Republicans are in the majority in the House, I’ve been able to get a bill signed into law and secured $14 million for projects across my district. I’m also proud to serve on the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, Problem Solvers Cau-

MATVEYUK

What should Congress do regarding immigration and the country’s southern border?

My family waited for years to come to America legally, so I know rsthand what it means to want to come to America

HENSON

County Commissioners are considering a county-wide minimum wage? What is your opinion on this policy and why?

Our current minimum wage has lagged behind increases in cost of living for years. is makes it harder for families

Public Notices

2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

PINNACLE FARMS

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

PINNACLE FARMS

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NOS. 2 AND 3

By: /s/ Lee Eisenheim, President

Legal Notice No. FLP1135

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Public Notice

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND 2024 BUDGET AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed budget for the ensuing year of 2025 has been submitted to the South Weld Metropolitan District (the “District”). Such proposed budget will be considered at a meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District to be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter, by telephone and videoconference. To attend and participate by telephone, dial (669) 254-5252 and enter passcode 023561. Information regarding public participation by videoconference will be available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and public hearing online at www.southweldmd.com.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that an amendment to the 2024 budget of the District may also be considered at the above-referenced meeting and public hearing of the Board of Directors of the District. A copy of the proposed 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, are available for public inspection at the offices of Kendle & Associates, located at 4442 W. 105th Way, Westminster, Colorado 80031. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to final adoption of the 2025 budget and the amended 2024 budget, if required, file or register any objections thereto.

SOUTH WELD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

By: /s/ Thomas Barenberg, President

Legal Notice No. FLP1136

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press Public Notice

NOTICE AS TO PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET AND AMENDMENT OF 2024 BUDGET

GODDING HOLLOW

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

TOWN OF FREDERICK, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Sections 29-1-108 and 109, C.R.S., that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Direc-

cus, and the Bipartisan Task Force on Arti

What should Congress do regarding immigration and the country’s southern border?

We have to recognize the real impact our broken immigration system is having on communities across Colorado and the entire country, something we’ve seen rsthand in Colorado with the arrival of thousands of migrants without adequate housing or workforce training and placement services, leaving communities overwhelmed. Earlier this year, I called on House Speaker Johnson to put partisan politics aside & negotiate a bipartisan border bill. at bill was killed by Donald Trump through his Freedom Caucus allies in the House. We must ght to get a humane, bipartisan, and comprehensive immigration reform bill passed.

and have to wait. I know the value of being an American citizen, coming here legally and working to become a citizen. Congress should do its job and pass comprehensive immigration reform. ose waiting to come here legally should have a fair chance. Our borders must be closed, not just the southern border. Tens of thousands are streaming into the country without background checks and with little scrutiny. Without secure borders our citizenship has very little value.

to keep pace with the cost of food, goods and housing. An updated minimum wage helps workers and families to remain in stable living conditions, which strengthens our communities and boosts our economy when they have money to spend at local businesses. I think this is an important economic issue that will have a great impact on our economy and greater community, and I am glad our Board of Commissioners is having this important conversation.

tors of the Godding Hollow Metropolitan District (the “District”) for the ensuing year of 2025. The necessity may also arise for the amendment of the 2024 budget of the District. Copies of the proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget (if appropriate) are on file in the office of the District’s Accountant, Centennial Consulting Group, LLC, 2619 Canton Court, Suite A, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 where same are available for public inspection. Such proposed 2025 budget and 2024 amended budget will be considered at a special meeting to be held on October 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the 2025 budget or the 2024 amended budget, inspect the 2025 budget and the 2024 amended budget and file or register any objections thereto.

You can attend the meeting in any of the following ways:

1. To attend via Zoom Videoconference, email cwill@specialdistrictlaw.com to obtain a link to the videoconference.

2. To attend via telephone, dial 1-253-2158782, and enter the following additional information:

Meeting ID: 835 0423 2127

Passcode: 957134

GODDING HOLLOW

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

/s/ MaryAnn M. McGeady McGEADY BECHER P.C.

Attorneys for the District

Legal Notice No. FLP1139

First Publication: October 17, 2024

Last Publication: October 17, 2024

Publisher: Fort Lupton Press

Misc. Private Legals

Public Notice

DISTRICT COURT, WELD COUNTY STATE OF COLORADO 901 9th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631

In the Interest of: Jorge Barreto Respondent

Case No.: 2024 PR 30493 Division: 1

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-10-401, C.R.S.

To: Julio Ruiz

Last Known Address:

Unknown in Weld County

A hearing on the Petition for Approval of Settlement of Claims Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Colorado Rules of Probate Procedure for the above Respondent/Minor. The Petition filed requests Court approval of the settlement and the net settlement funds will deposited in a restricted account.

A hearing will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:

Date: December 10, 2024

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Division: 1

Webex:

https://judicial.webex.com/meet/d19-grlydiv1

Meeting ID: 2590 748 1213# Phone: (720) 650-7664

Devin McIlvain,

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