Colorado Proposition 136 — Income Tax Rate Cap

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

What it does
Shall there be a change to the Colorado Revised Statutes capping the state income tax rate at 4.4% of federal taxable income for individuals and corporations?
A YES vote means
A yes vote caps the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations at 4.4% in statute.
A NO vote means
A no vote adds no statutory cap on the state income tax rate.
Needed to pass
A simple majority
Put on the ballot by
citizen initiative

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Colorado Proposition 136 mean?
A yes vote caps the state income tax rate for individuals and corporations at 4.4% in statute.
What does a NO vote on Colorado Proposition 136 mean?
A no vote adds no statutory cap on the state income tax rate.
How many votes does Colorado Proposition 136 need to pass?
A simple majority
Should I vote yes or no on Colorado Proposition 136?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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