C.R.S. Section 1-12-120
Cost of recall election

(1)

If at any recall election for a state office the incumbent whose recall is sought is not recalled, the incumbent shall be repaid from the state treasury any money authorized by this article which the incumbent actually expended as an expense of the recall election. In no event shall the sum repaid be greater than an amount equal to ten cents per voter. The general assembly shall provide an appropriation for state recall elections.

(2)

If, at any recall election for a county or local government office, an election is held and the incumbent is not recalled, the governing body shall authorize a resolution for repayment from the general fund of the political subdivision any money authorized to be repaid to the incumbent by this article 12, which the incumbent actually expended as an expense of the election. In no event shall the sum repaid exceed forty cents per eligible elector as defined in section 1-1-104 (16), subject to a maximum repayment of ten thousand dollars.

(3)

Authorized expenses only include money spent after a petition has been deemed sufficient by the designated election official in challenging the sufficiency of the recall petition and in presenting to the electors the official position of the incumbent, including campaign literature, advertising, and maintaining campaign headquarters.

(4)

Unauthorized expenses include money spent prior to the date on which a petition has been deemed sufficient by the designated election official; money spent on challenges and court actions not pertaining to the sufficiency of the recall petition; personal expenses for meals; lodging and mileage for the incumbent; costs of maintaining a campaign staff and associated expenses; reimbursement for expenses incurred by a campaign committee which has solicited contributions; reimbursement of any kind for employees in the incumbent’s office; and all expenses incurred prior to the filing of the recall petition.

(5)

The incumbent shall file a complete and detailed request for reimbursement within sixty days after the date of the recall election with the governing body of the political subdivision holding the recall election, who shall then review the reimbursement request for appropriateness under subsection (2) of this section and shall refer the request, with recommendations, to the general assembly at its next general session for state recall elections or to the treasurer of the governing body for all other elections within thirty days after receipt of the request for reimbursement.

Source: Section 1-12-120 — Cost of recall election, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-01.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

1‑12‑100.5
Definitions 1‑12‑101
Elected officers subject to recall 1‑12‑102
Limitations 1‑12‑103
Petition for recall - statement of grounds 1‑12‑104
Signatures required for state and county officers 1‑12‑105
Signatures required for school district officers 1‑12‑107
Designated election officials 1‑12‑108
Petition requirements - approval as to form - determination of sufficiency - protest - offenses 1‑12‑109
Resignation 1‑12‑110
Call for election - cancellation of recall election 1‑12‑111
Setting date of recall election 1‑12‑111.7
Recall election notice - publication 1‑12‑112
Ballots - statement included 1‑12‑113
Conduct and timing of recall election 1‑12‑114
Mail ballots - plan required - voter service and polling centers - number required - definition 1‑12‑115
Write-in candidates 1‑12‑116
Sufficiency of the recall 1‑12‑117
Nomination of successor - ballot certification 1‑12‑118
Election of successor 1‑12‑118.5
Postelection protest of successor candidate qualification - procedure 1‑12‑119
Canvass of votes - notification of results 1‑12‑120
Cost of recall election 1‑12‑120.5
Reimbursement for recall election expenses 1‑12‑121
Special provisions 1‑12‑122
Recalls subject to “Fair Campaign Practices Act” 1‑12‑123
Conflicts with constitutional requirements for recall of state officers or other elections laws 1‑12‑201
Vacancies in office of United States senator 1‑12‑202
Vacancies in office of representative in congress 1‑12‑203
Vacancies in general assembly 1‑12‑204
Vacancies in state and district offices 1‑12‑205
Vacancies in county offices 1‑12‑206
Vacancies in the office of county commissioner 1‑12‑207
Vacancies on nonpartisan boards 1‑12‑208
Unexpired terms less than ninety days 1‑12‑209
Terms of persons filling vacancies 1‑12‑210
Certification of appointment
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 1-12-120’s source at colorado​.gov