NEWS BRIEF
Colorado Public Radio reports that doctors, environmental organizations and residents gathered at the state Supreme Court building to campaign against Amendment 82, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning natural gas. The measure would grant consumers the right to purchase natural gas for cooking or heating and grant distributors and utilities the right to sell it.
Opponents say the amendment could weaken state or local environmental protections. Advance Colorado, which proposed the measure, says restrictions on natural gas use could increase energy bills. CPR reports that, if approved by at least 55 percent of voters in November, the amendment would likely face legal challenges over its scope and effect on local regulations.
What to know
Amendment 82 would place natural gas purchase and sales rights in the Colorado Constitution if approved by at least 55 percent of voters. Its practical reach, including any effect on local rules, could be decided through future court challenges.
Reporting: Colorado Public Radio · 09-23-2026
