Referendum L -- Qualifications for Serving in the State Legislature

This referendum would lower the age requirement for serving in either house of the general assembly from 25 to 21 years.

Required CONSTITUTIONAL change -- CHANGES Section 4 of Article V.

Recommendation: yes
Voters can easily understand this straightforward measure and can vote according to their personal philosophy. Even if the measure passes, Colorado may not see anybody younger than 25 in the general assembly for a long time. In 1998 Boulder lowered its age requirement for city council members, and although people under the age of 25 have run for city council, but none of them has won election. (I find it strange that Ref L, unlike the other referenda, is not posed as a question.)


Referendum L (Approved ballot title below)

Qualifications for Serving in the State Legislature

An amendment to section 4 of article V of the constitution of the state of Colorado, concerning the ability of an elector of the state of Colorado who has attained the age of twenty-one years to serve as a member of the Colorado general assembly.


Yes ________________ No ________________


To see the full text of the proposed measure, click here, then click on “2008 State Ballot Information Booklet” at the top of the page.