Ba
llot History
Year:
2004
Ballot Number:
Referendum A
Short Title:
State Personnel System
Ballot Title:
Amendments to sections 13, 14, and 15 of article XII and section 22 of article IV of the constitution of the state of Colorado, concerning reform of the state civil service system, and, in connection therewith, modifying the merit principle, exempting certain positions from the system, modifying the number of eligible applicants from which an appointment is to be made, modifying the residency requirement, expanding the duration of temporary employment, specifying the rule-making authority of the state personnel board and the state personnel director, allowing the general assembly to reallocate the rule-making authority of the state personnel board and the state personnel director, authorizing a modification to the veterans' preference, and making conforming amendments.
Election Results:
Rejected
Votes For
:
696,007
(
39.2%
)
Votes Against:
1,080,406
(
60.8%
)
Type of Change:
Constitutional
Initiative/Referendum:
Referendum
Bill/Resolution #:
Election Results - SOS:
Categories:
Government - State