Tag: Proposition 50
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Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to end Colorado’s ‘property tax wars’ — at least for 6 years
Hours after two groups withdrew two ballot measures on property taxes, Gov. Jared Polis fulfilled the last part of the deal by signing into law a compromise measure that is expected to further reduce — but not eliminate — the increases most Coloradans will pay for in property taxes in the next two years. House Bill 24B-1001 is…
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Colorado property tax ballot initiatives withdrawn as part of deal with governor, lawmakers
Two initiatives aiming to cut property taxes and cap their revenue growth have been officially withdrawn from the Nov. 5 ballot, Colorado election officials confirmed on Wednesday. The withdrawal was the culmination of a negotiation — among Gov. Jared Polis, legislative leaders and the groups behind the initiatives — that led to a special session last…
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Colorado Legislature returns to address property tax deal, citizen initiative process
The Colorado General Assembly returned to the state Capitol Monday to finalize the deal lawmakers hope will end two ballot measures Democrats have called “reckless and destructive” but which supporters argue are necessary in order to provide sufficient and meaningful relief to residents against soaring tax liabilities. This week’s special session is focused on a…
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Colorado lawmakers, groups welcome Gov. Jared Polis’ call for special session on property tax
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Lawmakers and business groups welcomed the governor’s decision to convene a special session in order to pass a compromise that offers more property tax relief in exchange for pulling from the ballot two ballot initiatives that seek deeper cuts than what the Colorado General Assembly…
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Bipartisan coalition supports looming special session on property tax reform
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Just hours before a special commission on property tax convenes today, a bipartisan coalition has submitted a letter that raises concerns about the potential impact of Advance Colorado’s Initiatives 50 and 108 on the state’s financial health. More than 40 state and local organizations signed…