A collection of Colorado conservation groups want voters to de-Bruce sales tax collected on outdoor sports equipment across the state and direct the money – an estimated $130 million each year that would otherwise be refunded to taxpayers – toward open space protection and wildfire mitigation.
The proposal by Conservation Colorado, The Nature Conservancy, the Trust for Public Land and Western Resource Advocates was submitted to the Colorado Legislative Council on December 23. The proposal needs vetting by Legislative Council Staff and the Colorado Title Board before advocates can begin collecting signatures from Colorado voters.
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