2023 Colorado Proposition II

Proposition II

November 7, 2023

Retain Nicotine Tax Revenue in Excess of Blue Book Estimate
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 1,130,147 67.53%
No 543,405 32.47%
Total votes 1,673,452 100.00%

2023 Colorado Proposition II was a successful a ballot measure referred to voters by the Colorado General Assembly regarding the retention of tax revenue collected from the sale of nicotine, tobacco, and vape products in Colorado. The measure requires that 23.65 million dollars the state was obligated to refund to wholesalers and distributors of these products be diverted to fund preschools within the state.[1] On November 7, 2023, Colorado voters approved the proposition with roughly two-thirds of the electorate voting in favor.

  1. ^ Jenny Brundin (October 17, 2023). "Proposition II: What to do with $24 million in excess tobacco and nicotine taxes?". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved June 1, 2024.