Colorado Voters to Consider 14 Statewide Ballot Measures in November Election
Colorado voters will face a comprehensive ballot in November, featuring 14 statewide measures that address a wide range of issues, including criminal justice, taxation, and social policies. This number of measures matches the 2024 election for the most in recent state history, though it falls short of the 1912 record of 32 measures. Key initiatives include Initiative No. 85, which proposes making the sale of any amount of fentanyl a Class 1 felony with potential prison sentences of up to 32 years, and mandating substance use treatment for those convicted of possessing up to 1 gram of fentanyl. Another significant measure, Initiative No. 95, seeks to amend the state constitution to require law enforcement to notify federal immigration officials when charging individuals who are in the country illegally for violent crimes or repeat felonies. This practice has been prohibited under state law since 2019. Additionally, Initiative No. 108 aims to establish mandatory life sentences for individuals convicted of se... 
