Proposition 137: Direct Sporting Goods Sales Tax Revenue for Conservation
Proposition 137 on Colorado's November 3, 2026 ballot (a statewide measure). Passes with a majority of votes cast. Plain-language summary of what YES and NO mean, with sources.
Would direct existing state sales tax revenue from sporting goods to conservation, wildfire risk mitigation, and outdoor recreation programs, and exempt that revenue from state revenue limits. It does not create a new tax. A YES vote: Existing sporting goods sales tax revenue goes to the listed conservation and wildfire purposes and is exempt from state revenue limits. A NO vote: That revenue stays in the general budget, subject to the state revenue limit, where it is spent on legislative priorities or refunded when required. It passes with a majority 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.