Proponent says initiative should apply prospectively, not retroactively
Staff explained the constitutional default effective date if a measure omits an effective date; the proponent told the panel she does not intend retroactive application and prefers the measure apply on or after the effective date.
The full story
Staff explained that when a majority of voters approve an initiative, the default effective date under Colorado law is the date of official declaration of the vote and the governor’s proclamation unless the measure specifies otherwise. They asked whether that default effective date satisfied the proponent’s intent.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or
Free account
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in