Monthly Archives: May 2025

May 02

What Colorado Could Face Without The TAxpayer’s Bill Of Rights (TABOR)

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Colorado House Joint Resolution HJR25-1023 seeks to challenge the constitutionality of TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) by authorizing a lawsuit to determine whether TABOR deprives Colorado of a republican form of government. The resolution argues that TABOR limits legislative authority over taxation and spending, shifting power to direct voter approval rather than elected representatives.

Impact on TABOR

  • Legal Challenge: If successful, the lawsuit could lead to TABOR being overturned, removing taxpayer refund protections and allowing the legislature to set taxes without voter approval.
  • Reduced Refunds: TABOR has historically provided billions in taxpayer refunds; weakening or eliminating it could result in fewer or no refunds.
  • Government Spending: Without TABOR’s restrictions, Colorado’s government could retain more revenue, potentially increasing funding for public programs but also raising concerns about unchecked spending.

This resolution is part of a broader legislative effort to redefine Colorado’s tax policies, sparking debate over whether TABOR is a safeguard for taxpayers or an obstacle to government flexibility.

#HandsOffTABOR
#DontBeFooled
#ItsYourMoneyNotTheirs
#TABOR
#FollowTheLaw
#FeesAreTaxes
#VoteOnFees
#ReplaceThemAllForNotFollowingVotersWishes

 

May 02

HJR25-1023 TABOR challenge could be heard Friday, May 2

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While at the Capitol this afternoon, Rep. Rose Pugliese told me HJR25-1023 will likely get its 3rd Reading Friday.

Since we’re in the final days of the legislative session, expedited rules apply—meaning a committee hearing can be scheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice.

HJR25-1023 is expected to receive its 3rd reading in the State House today (Friday, May 2). It could be introduced in the Senate the same day and quickly referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

The session ends Wednesday, May 7.

I may have to bolt down there last minute and won’t have time to alert everyone. Please try to tune into the House floor. Once it passes, shift to the Senate to catch the introduction and committee referral—likely Senate Finance.

Watch & Listen: https://leg.colorado.gov/watch-listen

Virtual Testimony Sign-up: leg.colorado.gov/testimony

Natalie Menten, TABOR Board member