2006 Colorado Amendment 42

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]

Amendment 42

November 7, 2006
Colorado Minimum Wage
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 823,526 53.30% No 721,531 46.70% Total votes 1,545,057 100.00%
For   70–80%   60–70%   50–60% Against   60–70%   50–60%

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

See also

• List of Colorado ballot measures