Colorado 2022 Regular Session

Colorado Senate Bill SB046

Introduced
1/18/22  
Refer
1/18/22  

Caption

Parker Election Inclusion Or Exclusion From RTD Regional Transportation District

Impact

The bill's implementation means that the residents of Parker will directly engage in governance regarding their participation in the transportation district. If adopted, the new law establishes that an election can be initiated either through petitions from the voters or resolutions from the town’s governing body. Approval of either question will depend on a majority vote, leading to a significant shift in how transportation services are managed in Parker.

Summary

Senate Bill 22-046 allows voters in Parker, Colorado, the ability to decide whether to include or exclude their town from the boundaries of the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The bill outlines a process for this decision that includes presenting two ballot questions to voters - one for inclusion and one for exclusion. Voter input will ultimately determine the town's relationship with the RTD, which oversees transportation services in the area.

Contention

The main points of contention surrounding SB 22-046 pertain to fiscal implications of inclusion versus exclusion from the RTD. Proponents argue that residents should have the autonomy to determine their affiliation with the district, potentially impacting service levels and funding derived from sales taxes. However, detractors highlight concerns that the removal from the district could lead to diminished transportation resources, affecting the overall quality of public transportation available to Parker residents.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CO HB1012

Front Range Passenger Rail District Efficiency

CO SB210

Modifications to Laws Regarding Elections

CO HB1177

County Commissioner Elections

CO HB1279

Vote Tracking Number Elections

CO HB1131

Local College Districts

CO SB194

Special District Emergency Services Funding

CO SB025

Update Local Government Sales & UseTax Collection

CO SCR002

Modify Constitutional Election Deadlines

CO HB1159

Contracted Private Employee Exclusion from Public Employees' Retirement Association

CO HB1281

Frontier Communities Regional Tourism Projects

Similar Bills

AZ HB2277

School districts; boundary changes

AZ HB2274

Water improvement district; Willcox basin

NH CACR2

Relating to the drawing of district boundaries. Providing that no district boundaries shall be drawn in a way that favors or disfavors any political party or candidate.

IL SB3429

SANITARY DIST-DISCONNECTION

CA SB365

Regional park and open-space districts: County of Solano.

CO HB1258

Essential Services For Youth Special Districts

CO HB1219

Requirements for Better Understanding Metropolitan Districts

OK HB2046

Higher education funding districts; enacting the Higher Education Institution Local Funding Act; effective date.