Amendment 42 was a ballot initiative, adopted by Colorado voters in November 2006, that amended Article XVIII of the Colorado Constitution to impose a minimum wage of $6.85 per hour, to be adjusted annually for inflation after 2007.[1] The amendment was approved by 53.3% of voters.[2]

The minimum wage in Colorado at the time of the election was $5.15 per hour.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State Elections Center: Amendment 42
  2. ↑ Colorado Secretary of State Official election results
  3. ↑ "U.S. Department of Labor". Archived from the original on 2007-06-25. Retrieved 2006-11-01.
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