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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly
SB21-250

Elections And Voting

Type Bill
Session 2021 Regular Session
Subjects
Elections & Redistricting

Concerning modifications to certain statutes governing the conduct of elections, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

Bill Summary:



The act amends various laws related to the conduct of elections, including provisions related to:

  • Procedures for registering to vote and for automatic voter registration through voter registration agencies;
  • Requirements related to political party organization, including requirements for precinct caucuses, county assemblies, and vacancy committees;
  • Ballot access for candidates, including repealing the ability of an unaffiliated candidate for president of the United States to be nominated by paying a fee;
  • Requirements for voter service and polling centers and voting in person;
  • Procedures for challenges to a person's right to vote;
  • Procedures and requirements for circulating recall petitions and the conduct of recall elections, including municipal and local government recall elections;
  • Prohibitions on electioneering in and within 100 feet of a polling place; and
  • Requirements for filing initiative petitions.

The act applies to elections conducted on or after the effective date of the act and takes effect upon passage; except that provisions allowing a person to register to vote online using the last 4 digits of their social security number take effect March 1, 2022.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Prime Sponsors

Senator Stephen Fenberg

Senator

Stephen Fenberg

Senator Julie Gonzales

Senator

Julie Gonzales

Representative Susan Lontine

Representative

Susan Lontine

Representative Yadira Caraveo

Representative

Yadira Caraveo

Committees

Senate

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

Finance

Appropriations

House

State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Finance

Appropriations

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
06/21/2021 Signed Act PDF
06/17/2021 Final Act PDF
06/03/2021 Rerevised PDF
05/26/2021 Revised PDF
05/12/2021 Reengrossed PDF
05/11/2021 Engrossed PDF
04/26/2021 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
05/18/2021 PA3 PDF
05/07/2021 PA2 PDF
05/05/2021 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
07/09/2021 FN3 PDF
05/17/2021 FN2 PDF
05/03/2021 FN1 PDF
Date Version Documents
05/25/2021 SA2 PDF
05/06/2021 SA1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer Senate Bill 21-250 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer Senate Bill 21-250 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.016 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer Senate Bill 21-250, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment J.001 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer Senate Bill 21-250, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer Senate Bill 21-250 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E). The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer Senate Bill 21-250, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
|
Committee Report:  PDF
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
06/07/2021 House Amendments REPASS
20
AYE
12
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
06/07/2021 House Amendments CONCUR
32
AYE
0
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/12/2021 Third Reading BILL
21
AYE
14
NO
0
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
06/03/2021 Third Reading BILL
40
AYE
23
NO
2
OTHER
 		Vote record
06/03/2021 Third Reading AMD (L.039)
24
AYE
39
NO
2
OTHER
 		Vote record
06/03/2021 Third Reading PERM
55
AYE
8
NO
2
OTHER
 		Vote record
06/03/2021 Third Reading PERM
25
AYE
39
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
06/03/2021 Third Reading AMD (L.040)
61
AYE
3
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
06/03/2021 Third Reading PERM
56
AYE
8
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.029)
24
AYE
38
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.035)
23
AYE
39
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.038)
23
AYE
39
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.037)
23
AYE
39
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.031)
23
AYE
39
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.030)
23
AYE
39
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.034)
22
AYE
40
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.033)
23
AYE
39
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
05/26/2021 Committee of the Whole AMD (L.027)
23
AYE
39
NO
3
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
06/03/2021 L.039 Third Reading Lost PDF
06/03/2021 L.040 Third Reading Passed PDF
05/26/2021 L.030 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.034 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.038 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.037 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.031 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.033 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.035 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.029 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.022 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/26/2021 L.027 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/17/2021 L.016 HOU State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Passed [*] PDF
05/11/2021 L.012 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/11/2021 L.013 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/11/2021 L.008 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
05/11/2021 L.010 Second Reading Lost [**] PDF
05/11/2021 L.009 Second Reading Passed [**] PDF
05/04/2021 L.007 SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Passed [*] PDF
05/04/2021 L.005 SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Passed [*] PDF
05/04/2021 L.003 SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Passed [*] PDF
05/04/2021 L.002 SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Passed [*] PDF
05/04/2021 L.001 SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Passed [*] PDF
J.001 SEN Finance Passed [*] PDF

* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

Date Location Action
06/21/2021 Governor Governor Signed
06/17/2021 Governor Sent to the Governor
06/17/2021 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
06/17/2021 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
06/07/2021 Senate Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
06/03/2021 House House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
05/27/2021 House House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
05/26/2021 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
05/26/2021 House House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
05/20/2021 House House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
05/17/2021 House House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to Finance
05/12/2021 House Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
05/12/2021 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
05/11/2021 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
05/07/2021 Senate Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
05/05/2021 Senate Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
05/04/2021 Senate Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Finance
04/26/2021 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
06/21/2021 282 Elections & Voting PDF

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