Areas of Local Preemption

Summary

The measure would add a new section to the Colorado Constitution stating that, in specified areas such as permitting, zoning, land‑use, utility siting and other resource decisions, a local ordinance would take precedence over any conflicting state law. It would be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot and would require a 55% yes vote to become law. The proposal was postponed indefinitely in Senate committee and did not advance.

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