(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Ballot issue" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 1-1-104 (2.3).
"Ballot question" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 1-1-104 (2.7).
For an election held in an odd-numbered year pursuant to article 41 of this title inwhich the only item on the ballot of a particular county is a state ballot issue, the state shall reimburse such county for the costs incurred that are shown by such county to be directly attributable to conducting such election and shall not include any portion of the usual costs of maintaining the office of the clerk and recorder, including, without limitation, overhead costs and personal service costs of permanent employees.
For any other odd- or even-numbered year election in which a state ballot issue orstate ballot question is on the ballot of a particular county, the state shall reimburse such county for the cost of the duties performed by the county clerk and recorder that relate to conducting the election on the ballot issue or ballot question; except that the reimbursement shall be set at the following rates:
For counties with ten thousand or fewer active registered electors, ninety cents foreach active registered elector as of the time of the election;
For counties with more than ten thousand active registered electors, eighty cents foreach active registered elector as of the time of the election.
(4) The general assembly shall make appropriations to the department of state from the department of state cash fund or from the general fund for the purpose of reimbursing counties under the terms of this section in conformity with section 24-21-104.5, C.R.S.
Source: L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 655, § 2, effective August 2. L. 2006: (3) amended, p. 2032, § 10, effective June 6. L. 2012: (3) amended, (HB 12-1143), ch. 231, p. 1014, § 1, effective May 29.
Election expenses in nonpartisan elections. The cost of conducting a nonpartisan election, including the cost of printing and supplies, must be paid by the governing body calling the election.
Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1413, § 54, effective July 1. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 1085, § 2, effective August 2. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (SB 16-142), ch. 173, p. 580, § 42, effective May 18.
County clerk and recorder to give estimate. In any election called by a nonpartisan governing body where the county clerk and recorder will have responsibilities for the election, the county clerk and recorder shall give to the governing body estimates of the costs for conducting a coordinated election or a mail ballot election so that the governing body may choose the appropriate method of election.
Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 717, § 8, effective January 1, 1993. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1413, § 55, effective July 1.