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Proposed Amendment 42 appeared on November 2006's ballot. This proposed amendment to the Colorado Constitution sought to:

  • raise the minimum wage by $1.70 for both tipped and non-tipped employees
  • increase the minimum wage every year with inflation
  • prevent changes without another vote of the people

Many in Colorado opposed the amendment because they felt it:

  • hurt businesses, employees and consumers
  • would lead to price increases, employee layoffs, hiring freezes, and reductions in employee benefits
  • Damage Colorado by disrespecting its Constitution.


Contents of the proposed Amendment:

Amendment 42 (2006)

The title as designated and fixed by the Board is as follows:

An amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the state minimum wage, and, in connection therewith, increasing Colorado's minimum wage to $6.85 per hour, adjusted annually for inflation, and providing that no more than $3.02 per hour in tip income may be used to offset the minimum wage of employees who regularly receive tips. The ballot title and submission clause as designated and fixed by the Board is as follows:

Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the state minimum wage, and, in connection therewith, increasing Colorado's minimum wage to $6.85 per hour, adjusted annually for inflation, and providing that no more than $3.02 per hour in tip income may be used to offset the minimum wage of employees who regularly receive tips?

Be it enaceted by the People of the State of Colorado:

Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION to read:

Section 15: State minimum wage rate.

Effective January 1, 2007, Colorado’s minimum wage shall be increased to $6.85 per hour and shall be adjusted annually for inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index used for Colorado. This minimum wage shall be paid to employees who receive the state or federal minimum wage. No more than $3.02 per hour in tip income may be used to offset the minimum wage of employees who regularly receive tips.








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