In Colorado, signatures were submitted for a citizen-initiated ballot measure on March 27. The ballot initiative would require that an economic impact statement be included on the ballot for each measure, before the question itself is presented to voters. The economic impact statement would need to state the effect the measure would have on state employment, and state GDP, state and local government revenue, expenditures, taxes, and fiscal liabilities.
The initiative is sponsored by Protect Colorado, an organization that promotes oil and natural gas development in Colorado. Campaign finance reports covering information through Dec. 7, 2023, show that the committee raised $3.4 million, with contributions from oil and gas companies including Chevron, Phillips 66, and Occidental Petroleum.
To qualify for the ballot, 124,238 valid signatures are required.
