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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) The board, in accordance with the provisions of section 20(4) of article X of the state constitution, may submit to the registered electors of the district one or more ballot questions to increase the rate of the sales tax levied by the district pursuant to section 32-9-119(2)(a) to any rate approved by the board, with or without an accompanying increase in district debt, for such purposes authorized by this article as may be specified in any such ballot question.
(2) A ballot question submitted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be submitted at a general election or an election held on the first Tuesday of November in an odd-numbered year that is conducted in accordance with the “Uniform Election Code of 1992”, articles 1 to 13 of title 1, C.R.S. The secretary of state shall determine the identifying numbering or lettering of such a ballot question, and the question shall be printed upon the ballot immediately following any statewide amendments and propositions.
(3) If a majority of the registered electors voting on a ballot question submitted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section vote affirmatively on the question, the rate of the sales tax levied by the district pursuant to section 32-9-119(2)(a) shall be increased to the rate specified in the ballot question and approved by the registered electors.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of the district to seek the approval of the registered electors of the district regarding any other matter for which such approval may be sought.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 32. Special Districts § 32-9-119.3. Elections for sales tax rate increase - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-32-special-districts/co-rev-st-sect-32-9-119-3/
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