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How will Proposition 101 affect your community?

Proposition 101 will eliminate major funding sources across Colorado for schools, roads, bridges and other critical needs. By slashing state and local revenue, 101 will limit state and local governments’ ability to provide effective public services and sustain an economically viable infrastructure.

Proposition 101 will significantly reduce revenue collected from vehicle fees. Most of these funds support your local school district, emergency services and the maintenance of roads and bridges.

  • Specific ownership tax will be reduced 98 percent. About half of this revenue goes to your local school district. The remaining amount supports your local government.
  • Vehicle registration charges will be reduced to 1919 levels. Most of this revenue supports the maintenance and building of roads and bridges throughout the state.
  • Taxes on all rental vehicles will be eliminated. These taxes are often paid by tourists.

Proposition 101 will significantly reduce state income tax revenue.

  • State income tax revenue will be cut a quarter over time. This is the primary state funding source for most state services, like education, health care, and human services.
  • Over 40 percent of income tax revenue goes to kindergarten through 12th grade funding.

Proposition 101 will significantly reduce telecommunications fees.

  • These fees help provide telecommunication services to rural areas and lower-income and disabled populations. Fees also ensure that you can keep your same number even if you change carriers.

Proposition 101 will cut over $2 billion from state and local government budgets. Though taxes and fees are reduced, Colorado will sacrifice its ability to provide essential services, thereby failing to protect our legacy for the future.

Produced by Looking Forward, a collaboration among the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute, the Colorado Children's Campaign and the Bell Policy Center to educate Coloradans about state fiscal policy.

Contact
Mark Neuman-Lee, 303-573-5669, ext. 310
Rich Jones, 303-297-0456
Robin Baker, 303-620-4525

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