Colorado lawmakers pass new property tax relief to end ballot measures

Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie talks to members of the press during a news conference in the governor's office following the end of the 2024 regular legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on May 9, 2024. Behind her are Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, left, and Senate President Steve Fenberg. The legislature passed property tax relief during that session as well as a special session called this week. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) — Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie talks to members of the press during a news conference in the governor’s office following the end of the 2024 regular legislative session at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on May 9, 2024. Behind her are Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, left, and Senate President Steve Fenberg. The legislature passed property tax relief during that session as well as a special session called this week. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

By Nick Coltrain | ncoltrain@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Seth Klamann | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: August 30, 2024 at 6:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: August 30, 2024 at 6:03 AM MDT

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The Colorado legislature delivered modest cuts to property taxes Thursday, wrapping up a four-day special session.

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