Each year, the Colorado Talking Book Library records an alternative audio version of the State Ballot Information Booklet (Blue Book) for the Legislative Council of the Colorado General Assembly. For anyone needing a text version of the Blue Book, please visit the Legislative Council’s website. Or link directly to the full text version of the 2024 Blue Book at: 2024 Blue Book - .pdf file

This document refers to items on the November 5, 2024, ballot. Patrons may also request the full audio version on cartridge by calling the library at 303-727-9277, 1-800-685-2136, or emailing ctbl.info@cde.state.co.us. Patrons may also download the full audio version as an .mp3 file by using this link: 2024 Blue Book - .mp3 file

2024 Legislative Blue Book - Analysis of Ballot Issues - MP3 Version

• Front Matter
  • Cover Information
  • Overview and Introduction
  • Measures on the Ballot
  • Table of Contents
  • Quick Ballot Reference Guide
• Amendment G: Reduce Property Taxes and Retain State Revenue
  • Summary and Analysis of Amendment G
  • Argument For Amendment G
  • Argument Against Amendment G
  • Fiscal Impact of Amendment G
  • Title and Text of Amendment G 
• Amendment H: Judicial Discipline Procedures and Confidentiality
  • Summary and Analysis of Amendment H
  • Argument For Amendment H
  • Argument Against Amendment H
  • Fiscal Impact of Amendment H
  • Title and Text of Amendment H
• Amendment I: Constitutional Bail Exception for First Degree Murder
  • Summary and Analysis of Amendment I
  • Argument For Amendment I
  • Argument Against Amendment I
  • Fiscal Impact of Amendment I
  • Title and Text of Amendment I
• Amendment J: Repealing the Definition of Marriage in the Constitution
  • Summary and Analysis of Amendment J
  • Argument For Amendment J
  • Argument Against Amendment J
  • Fiscal Impact of Amendment J
  • Title and Text of Amendment J
• Amendment K: Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines
  • Summary and Analysis of Amendment K
  • Argument For Amendment K
  • Argument Against Amendment K
  • Fiscal Impact of Amendment K
  • Title and Text of Amendment K
• Amendment 79: Constitutional Right to Abortion
  • Summary and Analysis of Amendment 79
  • Arguments For Amendment 79
  • Arguments Against Amendment 79
  • Fiscal Impact of Amendment 79
  • Title and Text of Amendment 79
• Amendment 80: Constitutional Right to School Choice
  • Summary and Analysis of Amendment 80
  • Argument For Amendment 80
  • Argument Against Amendment 80
  • Fiscal Impact of Amendment 80
  • Title and Text of Amendment 80
• Proposition JJ: Retain Additional Sports Betting Tax Revenue
  • Summary and Analysis of Proposition JJ
  • Argument For Proposition JJ
  • Argument Against Proposition JJ
  • Fiscal Impact of Proposition JJ
  • Title and Text for Propostion JJ
• Proposition KK: Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax
  • Summary and Analysis of Proposition KK
  • Arguments For Proposition KK
  • Arguments Against Proposition KK
  • Fiscal Impact of Proposition KK
  • State Spending and Tax Increases
  • Title and Text for Propostion KK
• Proposition 127: Prohibit Bobcat, Lynx, and Mountain Lion Hunting
  • Summary and Analysis of Proposition 127
  • Arguments For Proposition 127
  • Arguments Against Proposition 127
  • Fiscal Impact of Proposition 127
  • Title and Text for Propostion 127
• Proposition 128: Parole Eligibility for Crime of Violence
  • Summary and Analysis of Proposition 128
  • Argument For Proposition 128
  • Argument Against Proposition 128
  • Fiscal Impact of Proposition 128
  • Title and Text for Propostion 128
• Proposition 129: Establishing Veterinary Professional Associates
  • Summary and Analysis of Proposition 129
  • Argument For Proposition 129
  • Argument Against Proposition 129
  • Fiscal Impact of Proposition 129
  • Title and Text for Propostion 129
• Proposition 130: Funding for Law Enforcement
  • Summary and Analysis of Proposition 130
  • Argument For Proposition 130
  • Argument Against Proposition 130
  • Fiscal Impact of Proposition 130
  • Title and Text for Propostion 130
• Proposition 131: Establishing All-Candidate Primary and Ranked Choice Voting General Elections
  • Summary and Analysis of Proposition 131
  • Arguments For Proposition 131
  • Arguments Against Proposition 131
  • Fiscal Impact of Proposition 131
  • Title and Text for Propostion 131