Colorado Proposition 137: Sporting-goods sales tax for conservation
Colorado · Statutory measure · Environment · Statewide decision
Explanation reviewed 2026-10-27. AI-written and checked against linked official evidence; not an election-office summary.
AI-written summary
Would direct that existing revenue to conservation, wildfire mitigation, watershed restoration and outdoor programs without raising the tax rate. The retained amount would be exempt from TABOR, with adjustments to protect specified family tax credits.
What applies now
Existing sporting-goods sales-tax revenue goes to the general budget and is subject to TABOR refunds.
If yes / for
Dedicate the revenue and exempt it from TABOR.
If no / against
Keep revenue available for general priorities or required refunds.
Costs and funding
Estimated transfers of $175 million in 2027–28 and $180.2 million in 2028–29; TABOR refunds fall in years above the limit.
Timing
Funding begins in budget year 2027–28.
Passage rule
A majority of votes cast.