2008 Colorado Amendment 49

Amendment 49 was a proposed initiative on the Colorado ballot for 2008. It was defeated.

Goals

According to the Blue Book, the state-provided ballot guide, Amendment 49 "proposes amending the Colorado Constitution to: prohibit any public employee paycheck deduction, except for:

• deductions required by federal law;
• tax withholdings;
• court-ordered liens and garnishments;
• health benefit and other insurance deductions;
• deductions for savings, investment, and retirement plans; and
• deductions for charitable, religious, educational, and other tax-exempt organizations."

Results

Support and opposition

• Vote Yes On Amendment 49
• Protect Colorado's Future

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