HANDS OFF COLORADO
In recent years, Colorado has seen a wave of policy proposals that don’t come from our communities, but from national groups looking to use our state as a testing ground. These outside interests bring pre-packaged initiatives designed to advance their own agendas, and they don't reflect the values that Coloradans hold dear: fairness, freedom, and the belief that everyone should have the chance to live their lives without government interference.
Colorado’s ballot initiative process was built to give citizens a voice, but it’s increasingly being exploited by well-funded extremists from outside the state. Hands Off Colorado says, "Enough is enough!"
Two initiatives being pushed for 2026 target our community. These campaigns are not rooted in the realities of everyday Coloradans. They’re imported, harmful distractions that threaten to strip away rights and divide our communities.
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HOW BALLOT INITIATIVES WORK
In Colorado, citizens can propose ballot measures, but they must stick to a single subject, be written clearly, and win approval from the Title Board, which sets the official wording.
After that, proponents must gather voter signatures. If enough signatures are gathered, the initiative is put on the ballot for Colorado voters to decide.
To pass, laws need a 50% vote, while constitutional amendments require 55% to add and 50% to repeal.
ABOUT THE 2026 INITIATIVES
CONTACTS
Mardi Moore
RMEQ Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Parker
RMEQ Chief Operating Officer