Amendment 82: Constitutional Right to Purchase and Sell Natural Gas
Amendment 82 on Colorado's November 3, 2026 ballot (a statewide measure). Passes with at least 55 percent of votes cast. Plain-language summary of what YES and NO mean, with sources.
Would create a constitutional right for consumers to buy natural gas for cooking or heating in homes and businesses, and for distributors and utilities to sell it to them. The Blue Book says this may limit state and local governments' ability to enforce existing or future natural gas regulations. A YES vote: Creates a state constitutional right to buy and sell natural gas for use in homes and businesses. A NO vote: Current laws and regulations on buying and selling natural gas stay in place. It passes with at least 55 percent of votes cast. This explanation was prepared with AI assistance and compared with the official Blue Book by an automated process; no person has signed off on it. Confirm details with the official sources.