In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on June 24, 2026, for a ballot initiative related to the right to purchase and sell natural gas to homes and businesses.
More specifically, the measure — referred to as Initiative 177 — would add a new section to Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution to establish the right for consumers to purchase natural gas for cooking or heating in homes or businesses, as well as for distributors and utilities to sell natural gas.
The Colorado secretary of state's office has until Aug. 21, 2026, to review the signatures to determine if the petition contains at least 124,238 valid signatures, thereby meeting the minimum requirement to be placed on the ballot for Nov. 3, 2026.
